What are some famous structures made of concrete?

This month, let’s take a look at some of the most famous structures, new and old, that were built using concrete.

• The Pantheon, Rome.
• Burj Khalifa.
• Hoover Dam.
• Panama Canal.
• Willis Tower.

What is the best architecture in Chicago?

Chicago architecture: 10 iconic buildings not to miss

• Rookery Building. 209 S. LaSalle St.
• Chicago Cultural Center. 78 E.
• Wrigley Building. 400 N.
• Tribune Tower. 435 N.
• TheMART (formerly the Merchandise Mart) 222 N.
• Marina City. 300 N.
• 875 N Michigan Ave (formerly the John Hancock Center) 875 N.
• One Illinois Center. 111 E.

Where are concrete structures of the Midwest located?

Concrete Structures of the Midwest, Inc. has operated in the Chicago metropolitan area since it was opened by the family in 1960. Find out more about us here. As a cast-in-place concrete contractor, we specialize in large-scale structural concrete work, ranging from high-rise buildings to heavy construction.

What are the most famous buildings in Chicago?

Marina City. Known affectionately as “the corn cobs” around Chicago, these twin scalloped-edge towers alongside the Chicago River are the original template for mixed-use, high-rise buildings. By offering apartments for rent, condos for purchase and commercial space for hire, multi-faceted skyscrapers began to catch on in the following years.

Who is the most famous architect of concrete?

We’ve traveled the world to discover some of the most extraordinary concrete buildings, from historic Brutalist masterpieces to recently built edifices. Brazilian modernist architect Oscar Niemeyer’s swoops and arches in reinforced concrete are a testament to the material’s sculptural quality.

Which is the best concrete building in the world?

Shanghai’s Long Museum, completed in 2014 by the city’s Atelier Deshaus, was built around a 1950s bridge and a parking garage. Its cantilevered form features giant cast-in-place concrete curves juxtaposed with transparent metal walls.