This PhotoHunt is really about some important SUPPORT - without it there would be no apartment blocks on the Coasta Blanca.
This seems to be the modern way of building a block - steel strands or fibres are encased in concrete as SUPPORT ( I'm sure strand is the wrong word - but it's not a post or string - anyone know the correct word - there must be some technical term ? )
A concrete floor is created on top and then they start again with the next floor - same method - more Supports and then another floor is laid.
Once the frame is completed then the outer wall is bricked up - as you can see on the bottom floor - picture below . The exterior is then covered with a layer of plaster ( I assume ) and painted .
From start to finish takes about two years from digging the hole in the ground to selling the properties - not long to complete the frame and bricking up but it seems to take forever to complete the individual flats with their kitchens and bathrooms - plus the lifts and the outside pools and gardens .
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I think that's what they call pre-fabricated. They stack up the floors and walls and voila, it's a building. Happy weekend!
Love your interpretation of support. Not only the buildings but supporting a life style too.
My Photo Hunt is posted. Stop by if you can, would love to have you visit with me. Have a great weekend.
Yep - that is Support for sure! Good images!
Cheers, Klaus
that is a good supportive photo
Great post! I can totally agree that support is very much involved and needed in these buildings. Good photos.
Good catch on the support theme... Mine's up too hope you can drop by... Happy weekend!
Whoa...I don't think I'd like to work on that structure. Good post! :D
So, are they apartments? They don't look very big. Great photo of their support system. Have a good week.
These are terrific shots for this week's theme...
I really enjoyed your fiesta captures as well! Lovely ;)
Here in the US they call the strands "Rebar" and when it's all put together it's called re-enforced concrete.
- T
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