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Concrete

Immaterial: 5,000 Years of Art, One Material at a Time

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The Concrete Paradox

This chapter examines the complex and polarizing nature of concrete in architecture, comparing it to the widely loved or disliked UK spread, Marmite. It highlights concrete's dual legacy, from its promise of affordable housing to its historical ties with imperialism, while reflecting on its transformative potential through the eyes of influential architects like Frank Lloyd Wright.

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