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Reinforced Concrete Collection

From bridges to museums, the versatility shines through in architectural marvels around the world

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Sur le Teton: blockhaus en ciment armé, 1917. Creator: Unknown

Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Sur le Teton: blockhaus en ciment armé, 1917. Creator: Unknown
Sur le massif de Moronvilliers; Sur le Teton: blockhaus en ciment arme, 1917. First World War: on the Moronvilliers Hills; on the breast of the hill, blockhouse in reinforced cement

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Building the Dome OP04076

Building the Dome OP04076
Festival of Britain, South Bank Exhibition, Dome of Discovery, Chicheley Street, South Bank, Lambeth, Greater London. The partially constructed Dome of Discovery on the South Bank

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Beneath the road deck MTA01_01_06

Beneath the road deck MTA01_01_06
QUEENSWAY TUNNEL, LIVERPOOL, Merseyside. Workmen standing in the bottom part of the the partially constructed Queensway Tunnel, beneath an experimental length of reinforced concrete

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: South America, Brazil, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Honestino Guimaraes National Museum

South America, Brazil, Brasilia, Distrito Federal, Honestino Guimaraes National Museum on the Esplanada dos Ministerios by Oscar Niemeyer

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Old shipwreck reinforced concrete barge abandoned stand on beach on the coast of Black sea in

Old shipwreck reinforced concrete barge abandoned stand on beach on the coast of Black sea in Ukraine Old shipwreck reinforced concrete barge abandoned stand on beach on the coast of Black sea in

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Workmen busy on Bristols new Council housing in July 1948

Workmen busy on Bristols new Council housing in July 1948

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: House for two families in Budapest, Romania, 1933

House for two families in Budapest, Romania, 1933. Architect: L. Kozma. Construction of reinforced concrete, pillars of Mannesmann hollow steel tubes

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Interior of the Villa at Poissy, 1933

Interior of the Villa at Poissy, 1933. Architects: Le Corbusier & Jeanneret of Paris. The Villa Savoye on the outskirt of Paris, France, designed by Swiss architects Le Corbusier and his cousin

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Villa at Poissy, constructed in reinforced concrete, 1933

Villa at Poissy, constructed in reinforced concrete, 1933. Architects: Le Corbusier & Jeanneret of Paris. The Villa Savoye on the outskirt of Paris, France

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Preparation for construction work, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist

Preparation for construction work, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, 1960. Artist
Preparation for construction work, Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, 1960. As the site is being prepared for the commencement of construction of part of Sheffield University

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: An AEC Mammoth Major on the building site for Sheffield University, 1960. Artist

An AEC Mammoth Major on the building site for Sheffield University, 1960. Artist
AEC Mammoth Major on the building site for Sheffield University, South Yorkshire, 1960. An AEC Mammoth Major lorry delivering reinforcement bars on the building site for Sheffield University

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

Construction workers working on a building site in central London, England

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Rebar or reinforcing steel, construction site, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Rebar or reinforcing steel, construction site, Stuttgart, Baden-Wuerttemberg, Germany, Europe

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Confederation Bridge at sunset

Confederation Bridge at sunset. Confederation Bridge is the longest bridge in the world spanning ice covered water. It spans eight miles across Northumberland Strait in Canada

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Confederation Bridge, Canada

Confederation Bridge, Canada. Confederation Bridge is the longest bridge in the world spanning ice covered water. It spans eight miles across Northumberland Strait

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Motorway construction

Motorway construction. Worker using a welding tool during construction of a new elevated section of road. The steel framework and rods will be covered in concrete

Background imageReinforced Concrete Collection: Kylesku Bridge in Assynt Scotland UK

Kylesku Bridge in Assynt Scotland UK
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From bridges to museums, the versatility shines through in architectural marvels around the world. The Kylesku Bridge in Assynt Scotland UK stands tall as a testament to its strength and durability. Meanwhile, Building the Dome OP04076 showcases how this material can create breathtaking structures that defy gravity. Beneath the road deck MTA01_01_06 reveals the hidden beauty of reinforced concrete, highlighting its intricate design and functionality. In South America's Brasilia, Honestino Guimaraes National Museum proudly displays its modernity with this innovative construction technique. Traveling back in time, we find ourselves in Budapest where a House for two families was built using reinforced concrete back in 1933. The Villa at Poissy takes us even further into history with its stunning interior and exterior constructed entirely from this resilient material. Fast forward to Sheffield University in 1960, where preparation for construction work is underway. An AEC Mammoth Major truck symbolizes progress as it navigates through the building site, reinforcing our belief in the power of this revolutionary substance. Not limited to grand projects alone, workmen busy on Bristol's new Council housing demonstrate how everyday buildings benefit from reinforced concrete's practicality and cost-effectiveness. Whether it be soaring skyscrapers or humble dwellings, reinforced concrete continues to shape our cities worldwide. Its presence is felt strongly within South America's Brasilia as Honestino Guimaraes National Museum once again showcases its timeless appeal.