In an architectural landscape increasingly focused on sustainability and the reinvention of traditional concepts, the “Plastic Box” project in Mallorca, Spain, stands out as a bold statement. Designed by Minimal Studio, this supermarket offers more than just goods to shoppers;…
In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of accurate foundation design, especially when dealing with concrete, and ongoing structural maintenance has never been more critical. Foundations are not just hidden parts buried beneath the ground they are the backbone…
In the world of construction, cement might seem like just another ingredient in concrete but its physical properties play a critical role in how strong, durable, and workable your final structure will be.One of those key properties? Cement fineness a…
A remarkable lakeside amphitheatre in China has opened in Chengdu’s Luxelakes Eco-City, designed by AIR-CoLAB Studio in collaboration with HDEC. Called the Luhu Ring of Starlight, this sculptural, lotus-leaf-shaped pavilion is set at the heart of Vortex Park and is…
Context and LocationLocated in the small village of Montiano, central Italy, Ricupaglia sits on a hill overlooking a vineyard in the heart of the Tuscan countryside. Originally built in the 1950s using stone and volcanic tuff, the farmhouse retained many…
VY Architecture Studio’s Vaazh House in India is an ambitious experiment in form, but it raises serious questions about the balance between artistic expression and functional living. The home’s most dominant feature—a wave-like concrete roof made from earth-toned ribbons—attempts to…
A Storm’s Delicate AftermathKho Rèn House is a residential project designed by M+TRO Studio for a family of five. The house is located on a compact 100-square-meter plot in a dense residential area near the An Cuu River in Hue,…
Scientific BackgroundResearch prepared by – INJ ArchitectsMechanisms of Bacterial Self-Healing ConcreteBio-concrete refers to concrete incorporating specific bacteria that enable the material to autonomously heal cracks. The concept, first pioneered by microbiologist Henk Jonkers in 2006, uses alkaliphilic spore-forming bacteria (e.g….
Overview:The Double Hole Insulated Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Block is an advanced lightweight building material designed for energy-efficient and sustainable construction. Featuring two internal cavities, this block enhances thermal insulation and soundproofing while maintaining structural integrity. Its autoclaved aerated composition…
In 2023, Mexican design studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) completed an ambitious project aimed at revitalizing public life in Jálpa de Mendez, Mexico. The project, led by Bernardo Quinzaños, revolves around a sports complex and a baseball stadium, designed…
Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has completed the Colien House, a striking three-storey concrete home embedded in a hillside overlooking a beach in Barcelona. Designed with a thoughtful connection to the natural landscape, this residence reflects Siza’s mastery in balancing architectural…
Local studio Max Núñez Arquitectos has designed a concrete care home in Chile, featuring open interiors that promote reduced maintenance, a connection with a nearby park, and a strong sense of community for its elderly residents.Project OverviewSet in a suburb…
Thick walls of exposed concrete create a buffer from the surrounding city at House in Nishizaki, Japan, completed by architecture practice Studio Cochi Architects. Located in a newly developed residential area on a former landfill site in Okinawa, the clients…
Grafted, a local architecture studio in Norwich, has added a striking red-hued extension to a Victorian house situated in the Golden Triangle of the Heigham Grove conservation area. This project, known as Cast Corbel House, showcases a combination of red…
Nestled on a sloping site near Sobrado, Portugal, SV House stands as a testament to modernist design and innovative architecture. Crafted by the esteemed studio Spaceworkers, this three-storey residence boasts a striking concrete exterior punctuated by irregularly placed square openings,…
Our latest lookbook explores eight bathrooms with striking concrete interiors, ranging from a Mexico City bathroom that also features a rough-hewn stone bathtub to a UK bathroom built around a “concrete sculpture”. Concrete is a practical choice for bathroom interiors since the material is water-resistant, hardwearing and easy to clean. It can also be a
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