How Were Concrete Prefabricated Panels Made? - Cities: Skylines - Altengrad 63

[@piotrciesla7516]

I live in a prefab block finished in 1962 in Warsaw. I had no idea it might've been one of the most technologically advanced buildings in the world at that time XD I love those introductions about urban planing, materials and processes, and I'm sure I'm not alone. Keep them up Akruas, love your work!

[@redfront6707]

I live on one in Chișinău

[@seaweediscup]

I live on one in Šacäu

[@andrei_rebri]

I live in one in Bistrița

[@mikedanilov8978]

it is amazing how enthusiasm of one person can make me reconsider my attitude towards something I always considered just an eyesore. Having grown up in endless hellscapes of concrete prefab housing blocks, I never really thought about the amount of innovation and creativity that was put into developing those things. (they're still kind of an eyesore when derelict prefab monsters is all your eye can see tho)

[@domesticcat1725]

I feel the typical condition of prefab blocks wherever you grow up can make or break your opinion of them. There are more and more places where most blocks have gotten new insulation and vibrant colourful geometric finish that often complements the shape of the building really well and gives it its own identity

[@caiovalente1672]

Very interesting to have a series that's pure unapologetic eye candy and another that's so surprisingly informative in the same channel. From actually informed descriptions of architectural styles to the workings of fucking concrete production. Nice.

[@Chappington]

I was several episodes behind, and finally just caught up. And wow, I honestly never thought concrete and prefab panel construction could actually be this interesting! Really fascinating to see Altengrad develop over the decades.

[@pokemilfhunter622]

Nice to see you here!

[@Chappington]

@@pokemilfhunter622 Haha, yeah Altengrad was definitely part of the inspiration for me to start Skrælige, way back when it was still pre-1920s

[@drerri]

By far my favourite cities skylines series, keep it up!

[@Sl1mb]

I am always happy to learn something new - especially in the historical context by means of Altengrad.

[@mimikal7548]

This series is becoming not only an amazing build and concept in-game but also an excellent educational resource! Keep up the great work, I always look forward to Thursdays because of Altengrad and Asturis!

[@ofirnaveh7666]

the only cities skylines series i can watch without skipping, please don't stop, love both seires you do

[@geography_czek5699]

Looks exactly like "Prefa" (slang name for prefab factory) near my town.

[@madeinsrbua932]

I graduated on the topic of prefab construction system and very big part of it was lots of stuff you covered, anyway great video and comprehensive explanation, and also understandable! Keep up the great content and cheers from Serbia

[@skruuul]

Greetings from Halle haha!

[@ai97Nord]

Very good video and amazing build. Even today Brezhnevka (Soviet Apartment) that was build during 80s, still standing in good condition till this Days.

[@p3es451]

I didn't know you could possibly make concrete interesting, but alas Akruas can, and did

[@haywire4686]

8:40 is the most interesting use of the clipping texture I've seen. Very creative!

[@vidyaorszag]

I'm so happy that I was recommended this series. Central European history has been my focus for a very long time and Altengrad really has that "vibe" so-to-speak. I'm also now interested in concrete production and the history of prefabrication. Hmm.

[@clumsydentist5576]

Nice video, should tag it as educational as I'm now a cemetologist.

[@ComradeIntensE]

Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge and expertise on the art of making concrete. I have learned so much from watching your video and I am truly grateful for the time and effort you put into creating it. Your passion for the subject truly shines through and it has inspired me to try my hand at making my own concrete creations. Additionally, I found it fascinating to learn about the benefits of prefabricated buildings. I never realized that they could be built so quickly and efficiently. It's great to know that there are alternatives to traditional building methods that can improve both the speed and sustainability of construction. Thank you again for teaching me the beauty of concrete and the interesting facts about prefabricated buildings. Your video was truly educational and enjoyable to watch.

[@CityScapesYT]

I completely agree! Prefabricated buildings can be built quickly and efficiently, and they have a number of other benefits as well. For example, because prefabricated buildings are constructed offsite, they can be built in a controlled environment where quality can be more easily ensured. This can result in a more consistent and high-quality finished product. Additionally, prefabricated buildings can be more sustainable than traditional buildings because they often use less energy and natural resources during construction. Finally, prefabricated buildings can also be cost-effective because the construction process is streamlined and efficient. Overall, prefabricated buildings offer a number of advantages over traditional building methods.

[@CityScapesYT]

Wow, I had no idea just how much went into making concrete and prefabricated panels! It's funny how passionate you are about it all. Your factory is seriously impressive and I love the attention to detail. Keep on rockin' the concrete world, Akruas!

[@aspanon1560]

Seriously fascinating stuff. Loving the content style atm. You have inspired me to go look at some Plattenbauten

[@MrGustavier]

Your content is simply magical. Thank you

[@HAVVKZ]

You're taking the production value of Cities Skylines content to e new level lately!

[@nQb23]

Recently discovered this series and have been binging it. So happy to see a new episode. The quality of your build is unparalleled and the narration is extra informative! Can't wait for more

[@CetoFreakingKaiba]

it's so cool to listen to a fellow MSE talk about cement, grain sizes and microstructures, in the context of a game that you build cities!

[@petjuh1985]

The storage area is amazing . ❤

[@matrimhelmsgaard]

Hehe, Akruas has been really Nerding out on brutalism and concrete! Got to love it!

[@peaky43]

I have a bachelor degree in construction and live next to a cement factory Love these kinds of themed videos with a background

[@valentinsn-ostalgiemodellbahn]

Your video with all the background informations around the prefab is very interesting. Also very interesting, that you have chosen the prefab factory in Zwickau. To give some futher informations: The "Plattenwerk 'Martin Hoop' Zwickau" was opended on the 8th of october 1979. Just one year before, one of the few hard coal mines of the GDR in Zwickau (there were only few ressources of hard coal, but plenty of lignite) had been closed down. The miners were offered new jobs at the prefab factory. The name of the factory reminds of Martin Hoop, a leading party member of the KPD (communist party of Germany) durng the early 1930s in Saxony. He was murded by the fascist regime only a few month of Hitler's seize of power. Thanks again for the overlook of the factory - maybe it will help me as a modelbuilding enthusiast in the future to recreate somethings like this on my layout. All the best from Germany Valentin

[@likematters5568]

Very Cool Build!

[@danonck]

This is incredible. I never would've thought I'd watch a half hour video on how to make concrete. And I enjoyed it, a lot! As soon as I saw your PO skills I was certain you must have some engineering background. Especially after you've done the bridge (the recreation of the Śląsko-Dąbrowski bridge). This project is something special. And since I was born and raised in the prefab "commie" block of flats I'm definitely looking forward for the next episode. Not that I have any sympathy or nostalgia for this type of buildings. Basically I'd watch anything from you in the city of Altengrad at this point.

[@Dylaaann]

Always a blast when a new Altengrad video comes out. These videos are fun AND educational so I don't feel so bad about watching KZbin all day 😅

[@MrSaloso]

Nice Video! Love all the background

[@daniellxnder]

Yes I love this kind of videos! Hearing more will come in the future is really uplifting~ Also it's heartwarming how prefabs apartments are basically the lovechild of engineers!

[@MA9494AM]

I use the DDR Plattenbau made by MeisterMonis to substitute for Swedish "Miljonprogram"-housing. In Sweden it was not uncommon to have a Prefab plant on site for the new suburbs. I don't know that much about the Eastern bloc ideas of city buildning in the 60's and 70's but in Sweden it was alot about the ABC (Arbete, Bostad, Centrum. Work, Residence, Centre/Commerical) and SCAFT (Traffic separation).

[@ericsmit1860]

Yust what I need now. Thanks for puttig so mutch time and detail into these videos. Keep doing them❤

[@dragonlukasmapping805]

19:35 you remind me with this part a disaster, that happened in Ronan Point tower in 1968. When they used swedish technic on these giant flats but they were so high and prefabricate overloaded, that only one explosion (gas explosion) and 1/4 of whole building fall to the ground. Actually thanks to this disaster many nations learn from this disaster. But UK must demolished a lot of these high prefabricated flats, because they weren't safe. Also thanks to this disaster london start building those skyscrapers (tower 42 learn first from that disaster), that are staying there today.

[@romanrat5613]

The quality of this content is unmatched

[@boldlypod]

I really like your videos. Even after seven years of CS I will never reach your abilities und conceptual approach. And I like to learn about history the way you do your videos.

[@davidmihailovski5264]

Yay, I'm so early this time! Always looking forward to new episodes of my favorite Cities:Skylines series on KZbin! Love from Macedonia (Hoping to see more similarities between Central European Socialist states and Yugoslav ones)

[@Mauzzewulf]

Learning about the bloc from Historians < Learning it from the best Czech archituber:

[@mauriceskyliners9873]

Very Nice!

[@paweknot9047]

Always a great pleasure watching your vids

[@BossMusicGangster]

history lessons and great building, wish you great health.

[@RoccondilRinon]

4:48 I see what you did there.

[@pearlorions]

I love this series

[@anboth6946]

Nice episode would be nice to see the city getting some big cinema, swimming pool or sports center.

[@anboth6946]

I remember @thePhoenicianCS building a nice swimming pool from Pripyat kzbin.info/www/bejne/a5m7dqGsYtJ-mbM

[@dro1dro1vivid]

Could there be more possible like silos for liquid chemicals used!?

[@globalo8619]

Take a look at Passau, it's a city that looks way to similar to yours, love you videos, / Passau - Germany

[@carkawalakhatulistiwa]

Soviet microdistrict vs USA Suburbia

[@zacharyjulien2952]

Could you make castle with a large estate? I’ve honestly never seen anything like that in city skylines

[@TheNewOrder-DaysOfConflict]

Altengrad concrete would be call "CykaCrete"

[@dragonbornexpress5650]

The railroad terminus over in the what I'm just going to call "future commercial hub" is probably begging for some renovations right now; The whole thing hasn't seen a single structural update since it was originally built despite railroad traffic not only becoming more frequent, but bigger over the course of 30+ years.

[@marcoslays]

just the video i needed to play on the background while playing cities skylines!

[@janneslenkens5355]

when are we gonna get to (modern) art and history museums? I'd love something like that!

[@Michael.1_]

Will Altengrad get an embassy?

[@bentilbury2002]

I don't think it's meant to be a capital city, so it shouldn't get an embassy as such, but it might get a consulate I guess.

[@dragonbornexpress5650]

@@bentilbury2002. I'd bet on a consulate or two, most likely for countries such as Poland, Lithuania, Estonia, Russia, any number of those. An American consulate is also possible as the Cuban Missile Crisis was already a thing by this time, which was one of the closest moments to nuclear war in the history of humanity. Still can't believe we were THIS close to nuking ourselves.

[@Pedant_Patrol]

I really miss that game you used to play where the chatacter was stranded in water on an alien planet.

[@becherbecher]

I visited an exposition on socialist panel appartments in Prague, cca 10 years ago. I remember someone mentioned one reason why the socialist regimes built only panel houses till the very end: this technology allowed maximising work to a factory rather than to a construction site in the city. In the 80s, the work moral was so low that the state enterprise management struggled severely to make workers stay at the site and prevent them from spending the day at pub. When work was done in a factory, people at least were not able to leave before the end of working hours.

[@maxsauerland3488]

Becomes Altengrad an airport?

[@DENCSER]

В СССР уже давно ЗиЛ не делают. Скоро будем выпускать новые Камазы.

[@idc1347]

YEEEES

[@thedarkknight727]

Piotr Cieśla: can you try to create Gotham City PLEASE.

[@krisztianmujzer4161]

Can you please release a collection of the assets you used in the game? I want to try doing the same, but can't find all the right assets.

[@Criticalmusic-m7r]

Build an airport

[@daviddchill-e2056]

I would like to see the total opposite to altengrand, a 1910's forward total capitalist city full of signs, skycrapers and suburbs. Actually more like the old Melbourne than a Chicago style. Starting with a colonial legacy an European roots

[@TheOmegakix]

Thank you, mister, for another great Altengrad video :)

[@TheOmegakix]

Oh, and i'll love to see how the factories that you created on the outskirts of the city get swallowed by the new development and modern architecture... If this series even goes that far into future? In Zagreb there is several old factories that are now basically in the city center so they are transformed into all sorts of clubs and stuff, or just demolished for new buildings...

[@dragonbornexpress5650]

@@TheOmegakix. Save that for the Era of Deindustrialization; You're gonna have to wait a while for that.

[@TheOmegakix]

Does anyone from Ex-Yu areas know where were our prefab panel factories? I'm from Zagreb myself, which has many of prefab panel buildings... Zna li itko sa prostora bivse Juge gdje su se proizvodili ovi paneli za zgrade po Jugi? Pls upvote xd

[@weston6351]

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