Zementhalle Swiss Provinces Exhibition

Outline
A thin-film shell of reinforced concrete by Robert Maillard, who designed many bridges. With a span of 15 meters, a height of 12 meters, and a thickness of only 6 centimeters, the structure makes a strong impression. Architectural historian Guidion described it as "like a silken balloon trying to stay afloat.
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  • Switzerland
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Shinkenchiku 2025:08
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1930s
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