Browse > Article
http://dx.doi.org/10.5762/KAIS.2018.19.12.363

A Study on Monolithic Expression Characteristics of Concrete Buildings With focus on insulated lightweight aggregate concrete  

Won, Kyoung-Sop (Department of Architecture, Kangwon National University)
Publication Information
Journal of the Korea Academia-Industrial cooperation Society / v.19, no.12, 2018 , pp. 363-373 More about this Journal
Abstract
In today's diversified society, it is hard to know which building style represents the architectural style of the time. The simplicity found in monolithic-style buildings forms a symmetrical point with fairly complex structure, and its value can be acknowledged. This study analyzes buildings made of insulating lightweight aggregate concrete in the early 21st century, defines the concept of monolithic expression, and examines how these characteristics are expressed in the space, forms, and structural methods in construction. Unlike a multi-layered exterior wall system, which features multiple layers composed of a variety of materials, the exterior walls built with insulating lightweight aggregate concrete comes in a lump form with a mold form that is tightly filled with concrete as a single material and is monolithic. This is attributed to the creation of spaces characterized by the homogeneity of inner and outer spaces with the use of the same material, continuity of the surface as solidity, spatial characteristics of the stereotomic construction, expression of materiality with the use of exposed concrete, and the contrast of the lump and the space. This not only reveals formal characteristics that expose a discourse about monolithic architecture in contemporary architecture but also provide an opportunity to extend the range of discussion to structures and materials and even to their effects on space.
Keywords
monolith; monolithic architecture; monolithic expressions of architecture; insulating concrete; monolithic characteristics of architecture;
Citations & Related Records
Times Cited By KSCI : 1  (Citation Analysis)
연도 인용수 순위
1 Tim Luking, "Monolithisch Bauen", p.120, TIM LUkING, 2017.
2 ELcroquis, "Valerio Olgiati", p.114, ELcroquis, 2011.
3 Patrick Filipaj, "Insulating Concrete - the Potential of the Material", p.372, Detail, 2011.4
4 Jun-Ho Kim, Jung-Wook Lee, "A study of Monolithic Design and Contemporary Architecture Space Constitution", Journal of the Korean Institute of Interior Design, Vol.26 No.1 Serial No.120 pp. 3,5, 2017. DOI: http://dx.doi.org/10.14774/JKIID.2017.26.1.003
5 Ho-Chang Lyu, "A Study on the Monolithic Characteristics of Contemporary Architecture", Journal of korean society of design science Vol63 NO.13, pp.49-58, 2006.
6 Wikipedia.org, Monolith, https://de.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monolith, 2018.09.
7 Uta Gelbke "Monolithisch Bauen Einschalige Konstruktionen in Beton, Backstein und Holz", Baunetzwoche #496, pp. 7-19, August, 2017.
8 Rodolfo Machado, Rodolphe el-Khoury, "Monolithic Architecture", pp.15-80, Prestel Publisher, 1995.
9 Patrick Filipaj "Architektonisches Potenzial von Dammbeton", pp.10-11, pp.17-29, pp.30-38 Vdf Hochschulverlag, 2010.
10 Mike Schlaich, Mohamed El Zareef, "Infraleichtbeton", Beton- und Stahlbetonbau Vol103 No3, pp.175-182, 2008   DOI
11 Andrea Deplazes Andreas Kohne, "Monolithisch Bauen", Architektur Steiermark, www.gat.st, 2015.
12 Mohamed Ahmed Mohamed El Zareef, "CONCEPTUAL AND STRUCTURAL DESIGN OF BUILDINGS MADE OF LIGHTWEIGHT AND INFRA-LIGHTWEIGHT CONCRETE ", p.39, Technischen Universitat Berlin, 2010.
13 Frank Kaltenbach, "Concrete - A Yearning for the Monolithic", p.316, Detail, 2003.4.