Iron+and+Steel

“the old cast iron buildings died out. I'm not really sure whether the new skyscrapers killed them, or the new esthetics”

A lot of cast iron buildings have died due to the invention of new materials in the construction industry, which they are easier and more accessible to work with. Also the use of new materials create new aesthetic forms living behind the use of cast iron. Materials such as glass provides a more artistic architecture than iron.