SKU: 3091-64
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| Weight | 1.15 kg |
|---|---|
| Author | AnnMarie Gunnarsson |
| photo | Peter Nyblom |
| Design | Birgitta Dahlkild |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Sidor | 216 |
| Language | Swedish |
| Published | 2016 |
Houses made of slag – many have never seen them, others stand in awe of the slag bricks that shimmer in blue, green, gray and even change color with the light. Intriguing structures, tiny lumps of iron, charcoal striations – what can’t you find when you take a closer look at the building material? What is it, many people ask today. When were the houses built? Why was cinder block made?
Slagstone is our first artificial building stone, used in ore fields as an alternative to building timber. The forest was needed for the production of charcoal, the fuel for smelting ore and the extraction of copper and iron. The metals were exported, bringing income to Sweden and raising people’s standard of living. Slag was a by-product of metal production. The metals have been sold around the world, the workplaces are closed down and gone – but the slag remains and tells us – about ores and technological development, about heavy manual labor and skilled craftsmanship. No two cinder blocks are the same. Never again can one be made.
DESCRIPTION The book aims to raise awareness of the buildings. The oldest ones date from the 18th century, the youngest from the early 20th century. They are churches or cellars and everything in between. The pictures aim to show how amazing the buildings are and the text provides information about their background, construction and care. The hope is that people will be inspired to take pride in the slag houses and care for these unique buildings, made from a material that is irreplaceable today.
TIP Don’t forget to take a look at our beautiful Bagarstuga in Gysinge, which is built of cinder block.
Written by AnnMarie Gunnarsson. Photo Peter Nyblom, design Birgitta Dahlkild. Hardcover, Swedish, 216 pages. Published 2016 by Balkong Förlag.
Houses made of slag – many have never seen them, others stand in awe of the slag bricks that shimmer in blue, green, gray and even change color with the light. Intriguing structures, tiny lumps of iron, charcoal striations – what can’t you find when you take a closer look at the building material? What is it, many people ask today. When were the houses built? Why was cinder block made?
Slagstone is our first artificial building stone, used in ore fields as an alternative to building timber. The forest was needed for the production of charcoal, the fuel for smelting ore and the extraction of copper and iron. The metals were exported, bringing income to Sweden and raising people’s standard of living. Slag was a by-product of metal production. The metals have been sold around the world, the workplaces are closed down and gone – but the slag remains and tells us – about ores and technological development, about heavy manual labor and skilled craftsmanship. No two cinder blocks are the same. Never again can one be made.
DESCRIPTION The book aims to raise awareness of the buildings. The oldest ones date from the 18th century, the youngest from the early 20th century. They are churches or cellars and everything in between. The pictures aim to show how amazing the buildings are and the text provides information about their background, construction and care. The hope is that people will be inspired to take pride in the slag houses and care for these unique buildings, made from a material that is irreplaceable today.
TIP Don’t forget to take a look at our beautiful Bagarstuga in Gysinge, which is built of cinder block.
| Weight | 1.15 kg |
|---|---|
| Author | AnnMarie Gunnarsson |
| photo | Peter Nyblom |
| Design | Birgitta Dahlkild |
| Format | Hardcover |
| Sidor | 216 |
| Language | Swedish |
| Published | 2016 |
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