Beyond Form, Shape, And Image: Appreciating Building As Art
The famous Swiss architect Peter Zumthor said, "What I try to do is the art of building, and the art of building is the art of construction; it is not only about forms and shapes and images." I'm a freelance photographer who makes a living from taking pictures of large construction projects such as skyscrapers, roads, and dams. After a project is finished, the photographs are usually displayed at the grand opening to provide a nostalgic record of each stage of the project. I've learned the importance of paying attention to the finer details, the art behind the construction, rather than the big picture. Over time, I've developed quite an eye for creative construction techniques and the approaches undertaken by different contractors. This blog is a little celebration of the art behind every piece of construction and the people who put it together. Do enjoy.
When most people outside of the construction industry think of steel structures, they either envision shed-like buildings characterised with corrugated roofing or large commercial skyscrapers with metal and glass finishes. While structural steel is versatile enough to suit both these applications, this is not the breadth of its usability.
This material has steadily made its way into residential construction. You may be surprised to learn is that even if a house is made of brick, concrete and so on, it can still be built on a structural steel frame. [Read More]
