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"Concrete is a true
structural material that represents its own time. When constructed and
maintained properly, nothing can surpass concrete".
Tadao
Ando,
Architect
CQ Autumn 2006
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Architecture NOW 08
A showcase of contemporary architecture
Woolworths & Queenspark Courts,
Brooklyn Mall, Pretoria.
8 - 14
July 2008
Organised by the Pretoria Institute of Architects (PIA)
Co-sponsored by the C&CI
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This section of the
C & CI website is
aimed specifically at the architectural profession. Use this
section to:
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explore the joy of concrete buildings
around the world
- obtain
advice on the use and finishes of
architectural concrete
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communicate with us regarding assistance
we can offer in concrete construction
Ideally we would like to promote South
African concrete architecture, but obviously there is some great work
around the world, please use our site regularly as a conduit for
universal architectural stimulation.
The Cement and Concrete Institute
runs courses on concrete technology. We also have copurses ideally
suited for architects. Please send an e-mail to johns@cnci.org.za -
indicating whether you would support (attend) such a course which could
be run in any of the main centres, or if demand allowed, anywhere in
the country.
Our
quarterly magazine, Concrete Trends,
contains several articles of interest to
architects, so please let us know if you would like to receive a copy.
Additionally, we’d like to emerge from
cyberspace and meet through Seminars
and
lectures.
Please have a look at our database
and check your details. If you are happy to receive occasional
information, please would you update your details with John Sheath on johns@cnci.org.za We
are mindful of your privacy and will only communicate if we think it is
constructive.
In the meantime please explore the technical
aids that are available on the rest of our website, particularly
amongst the Concrete Photofile and
Free Publications,
and also
the following internet links:
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The
C&CI Information Centre houses a wealth of books, DVDs
publications, reference material and articles on all aspects of cement
and concrete. Books and DVDs dealing primarily with concrete architecture
are available and the collection is constantly growing.
ensuring that the most recent material is available.
These are all avialble free on loan to
architects and the general public.
We also subscribe to a number of architectural
journals which can be
read when visiting our Information Centre in Midrand.
Some of
the books in the collection include:
Office building in
Costa Rica
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Research center in
Switzerland
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Concrete Poetry: concrete
architecture in Australia
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Casa Nuestra:
Iberian houses
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Between ownership
and belonging:
transitional space in the post-apartheid metropolis
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Exposed concrete:
technology & design
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Click HERE
to request more information
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