Tag: concrete
Once synonymous with brutalism, concrete is now at the center of a material renaissance, shaped by new casting techniques, sustainable mixes, and a renewed focus on texture and form. Discover how architects are pushing the boundaries of this ancient material in modern design.
Architecton: A24’s Haunting Documentary on Concrete, Stone, and the Fragility of Architecture
Victor Kossakovsky’s Architecton, opening in U.S. theaters August 1 via A24, is an architecture documentary.…
Iztapalapa PILARES: Terracotta Concrete Community Center by Fernanda Canales
Fernanda Canales designed the Iztapalapa PILARES (an acronym for Points of Innovation, Freedom, Art, Education,…
Why Ancient Roman Concrete Lasts Thousands of Years
Creative innovation in Roman concrete, commonly known as Opus Caementicium, enabled Romans to build monumental…
Idea Tree described by Soo-in Yang as a “self-sustaining ecology of ideas”
Idea Tree, created by artist Soo-in Yang and fabricated by Demirurge, serves as a prominent…
Nidus3D completes North America’s first 3D-printed 3-story building
Nidus3D completed North America's first 3D-printed 3-story building and the world's first 3D-printed basement in…
Zebun Nessa Mosque made of pink concrete
A monolithic pink concrete mosque, The Zebun Nessa Mosque, in Bangladesh, was designed by Studio Morphogenesis…
Concrete Pavilion blends symbolic abstraction and a dynamic dialogue with the environment
Concrete Pavilion seamlessly blends symbolic abstraction, innovative forms, and dynamic dialogue with the environment, creating…
The world’s longest 3D-printed concrete bicycle bridge
Rijkswaterstaat, the Dutch Directorate-General for Public Works and Water Management, appointed the project in 2019…
Southeast University architects used 3D-printed formworks to create skeleton concrete structures
Southeast University architects created a series of skeleton concrete structures using 3D-printed formworks as a…
Hive3D Builders developed a strong and carbon-neutral cement alternative
Hive3D Builders collaborated with Eco Materials and Green Cement to create a low-cost geopolymer cement…
In the search for alternative building material: What is Hempcrete?
Made from the versatile hemp plant, hempcrete offers a fresh approach to eco-friendly construction. Its…
Imagine the past and future of Mexico City: Dreams of Fiber/Timber, Earth, Concrete
Dreams of Fiber/Timber, Earth, Concrete is an architectural installation that was featured in the Mextrópoli…
