In the post-war era of urban reconstruction, the concrete panel represented optimism: a utopian symbol of hope for a better world. Today, concrete is more commonly associated with the grey monotony of the neglected cityscape, and is often dismissed as ugly and dystopian.This exhibition explored the changing fortunes of concrete building systems. Taking inspiration from the contrast between organised structure and constant movement – materials piled on the ground and parts swinging in the sky…
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