Due to its ability to mold and create different shapes, concrete is one of architecture's most popular materials. While one of its most common uses is as a humble foundation, its plasticity means that it is also used in almost all types of construction, from housing to museums, presenting a variety of details of work that deserves special attention.
Check out this collection of 40 projects that highlight the use of concrete. Impressive!
Casa Scout / BAAG
Weekend House in Downtown São Paulo / spbr arquitetos
Lamas House / moarqs + OTTOLENGHI architects
The Mirador House / Víctor Gubbins Browne + Gubbins Arquitectos
IA House / alarciaferrer arquitectos
JA House / Filipe Pina + Maria Ines Costa
Vivienda CC3660 / Cardoso + Zúñiga
Waterfront Restaurant / Pro-Form Architects
La Enseñanza School Auditorium / OPUS + MEJÍA
Tarrawarra Abbey / Baldasso Cortese Architects
Antoine / BUREAU A
Corzuelas House / Manuel Gonzalez Veglia + Dolores Menso
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Nautical Base Sunken Under a Dune / THE architectes
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Collage House / S+PS Architects
Miami Dade College Academic Support Center / Perkins+Will
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Floraplant Pavillion / T3arc
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Roser Chapel / Erithacus arquitectos + Guillermo Maluenda
Antonio Derka School / Obranegra Arquitectos
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Magritte's / Atelier Tekuto
Buenos Aires Contemporary Art Museum / Monoblock
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La Loma del Calvario / Ariasrecalde
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Museum of Ocean and Surf / Steven Holl Architects + Solange Fabiao
New Leme Gallery / Paulo Mendes da Rocha + Metro Arquitetos Associados
Casa BC / 3ARCH
Casa 1217 / H Arquitectes
Gabriela House / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual
House in Palihue / Bernardo Rosello
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House in Rua de Marracuene / Base Arquitetura
El Musical Cultural Center / Eduardo de Miguel Arbonés
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San Lucas Pavilion / FRPO Rodriguez & Oriol ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE
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Datri & Dasa House / [mavarq]
Sambade House / spaceworkers
Adjustable Forms / DLR Group
E/C House / SAMI-arquitectos
House in an Orchard / Javier Ramos Morán + Moisés Puente Rodríguez
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House Maza / CHK arquitectura
Mercedes House / Frazzi Arquitectos
MP House / alcolea+tárrago arquitectos
Workshop House / PAX.ARQ
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Paula Souza Center / Spadoni AA + Pedro Taddei Arquitetos Associados
Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 26, 2021.
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