ABSTRACTS vi technologies reflect a design approach that rejects the more conventional modern division between the structural elements of a building facade and the external finishes that conceal them . The integration of the structural, technical and aesthetic functions of the building envelope in a single element calls for higher level of precision and sophistication in architectural detailing and construction craftsmanship . This article examines the history of three exposed building technologies in Israel : exposed silicate brickwork, exposed concrete ( ‘architectural concrete’ ) , and glazed curtain walls . Although an argument can be made that exposed building technologies receive special interest from designers mainly because they may reflect a higher level of technical skill and expertise ( of the architect and the builder ) , a historical analysis of the Israeli cases leads to a different conclusion . As the article demonstrates, the three technologies were embraced and promote...
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