‘Casting Architecture’ deals with the process of bringing architectural visions into reality with pre-formed and stacked concrete structures. Often overlooked by Western architecture today, the ventilation block has a long history as a traditional building module in tropical regions. It provides climatic comfort, protection and architectonic expression.

In this richly illustrated book, architect and educator Florian Schätz seeks to rediscover formwork’s beauty through a continuous application of modules, inspiring design enthusiasts to conceive futuristic ideas in cement and concrete and enabling creative liberation in architecture that goes beyond the limits of classical building methods.

‘Casting Architecture’ deals with the process of bringing architectural visions into reality with pre-formed and stacked concrete structures. Often overlooked by Western architecture today, the ventilation block has a long history as a traditional building module in tropical regions. It provides climatic comfort, protection and architectonic expression.

In this richly illustrated book, architect and educator Florian Schätz seeks to rediscover formwork’s beauty through a continuous application of modules, inspiring design enthusiasts to conceive futuristic ideas in cement and concrete and enabling creative liberation in architecture that goes beyond the limits of classical building methods.

Published by The Centre for advanced Studies (CASA) at Department of Architecture National University of Singapore