1960's
Welcome to the BASF Celebration of 100 Years of the Master Builders brand
Completed in 1965, the Toronto City Hall stands as a monument to art and concrete innovation and a true demonstration of “the art of concrete.”
This bold structure used 80,000 cubic yards of cast-in place concrete and 11,000 pre-cast elements. Most of the pre-cast concrete was created with the textures and etched elements, which helped give the building its distinctive, futuristic look.
Called “the most important new building in North America” at the time of its construction, the structures – two curved towers – surround a saucer-like, domed council chamber. Master Builders brand POZZOLITH® admixture was vital to the construction and aesthetic appeal of the structure.
This artistic vision, along with many other landmark buildings and bridges built in the 1960s, were made possible by Master Builders brand products and new options in construction technology.
Learn more about these Master Builders brand products developed during the 60s: