Recycled Plastic and Concrete Create a Brutalist Supermarket in Mallorca
In an architectural landscape increasingly focused on sustainability and the reinvention of traditional concepts, the “Plastic Box” project in Mallorca,…
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Foundation Design and Concrete Column Cracks Building a Strong Base for the Future
In today’s rapidly evolving construction industry, the importance of accurate foundation design, especially when dealing with concrete, and ongoing structural…
Cement Fineness How Does It Affect Concrete Performance
In the world of construction, cement might seem like just another ingredient in concrete but its physical properties play a…
Lakeside Amphitheatre in China Inspired by Lotus Design
A remarkable lakeside amphitheatre in China has opened in Chengdu’s Luxelakes Eco-City, designed by AIR-CoLAB Studio in collaboration with HDEC….
Ricupaglia: Rural Farmhouse with Terracotta, Stone, and Concrete
Context and Location Located in the small village of Montiano, central Italy, Ricupaglia sits on a hill overlooking a vineyard…
VY Architecture Studio: Wave-Like Concrete Roof in India
VY Architecture Studio’s Vaazh House in India is an ambitious experiment in form, but it raises serious questions about the…
Slanted Concrete Panels Shield the Facade of Kho Rèn House in Vietnam
A Storm’s Delicate Aftermath Kho Rèn House is a residential project designed by M+TRO Studio for a family of five….
Bio-Concrete: Bacterial-Based Self-Healing Concrete in Sustainable Construction
Scientific Background Research prepared by – INJ Architects Mechanisms of Bacterial Self-Healing Concrete Bio-concrete refers to concrete incorporating specific bacteria…
Double Hole Insulated Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Block
Overview: The Double Hole Insulated Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (AAC) Block is an advanced lightweight building material designed for energy-efficient and…
A Sports Complex by Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA)
In 2023, Mexican design studio Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónica (CCA) completed an ambitious project aimed at revitalizing public life in…
Colien House: Álvaro Siza Masterpiece of Concrete and Nature
Portuguese architect Álvaro Siza has completed the Colien House, a striking three-storey concrete home embedded in a hillside overlooking a…
Max Núñez Arquitectos Creates Concrete Care Home in Chile
Local studio Max Núñez Arquitectos has designed a concrete care home in Chile, featuring open interiors that promote reduced maintenance,…
Urban Oasis in Okinawa: House in Nishizaki by Studio Cochi Architects
Thick walls of exposed concrete create a buffer from the surrounding city at House in Nishizaki, Japan, completed by architecture…
Cast Corbel House: A Red-Hued Extension in Norwich by Grafted
Grafted, a local architecture studio in Norwich, has added a striking red-hued extension to a Victorian house situated in the…
Spaceworkers frames: deep concrete reveals at Portuguese house
Nestled on a sloping site near Sobrado, Portugal, SV House stands as a testament to modernist design and innovative architecture….
Eight practical and beautiful concrete bathrooms around the world
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
