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Unleashing Architectural Innovation: Iron and Concrete Revolutionize Building Design in France

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Building in France, Building in Iron, Building in Ferroconcrete
Siegfried Giedion

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The article discusses how advancements in iron and reinforced concrete allowed for the construction of large and open buildings in the 19th and early 20th centuries. The focus is on the innovative use of skeletal support structures in iconic buildings like the Eiffel Tower and the Crystal Palace.

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