These cement innovations range from cantilevered concrete kitchens to glow-in-the dark building materials that are set to change the way cities will be illuminated in the future.
When looking at standouts in the realm of residential and commercial architecture, BeautConcrete's selection of curved kitchen islands garners appeal and makes an otherwise brutalist and stiff material appear more organic. Additionally, examples like Bartlett School of Architecture 'Fossilized' material study explore the future applications and cost-effectivene nature of 3D-printed concrete.
Additional cement innovations to take note of include a 3D concrete printer robot by architecture firm Skanska and Foster + Partners along with 'Mesh, Mould, Metal,' -- a robot-constructed concrete mould system that was developed by members of the Gramazio Kohler Research team.
38 Creative Cement Innovations
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Self-Building Concrete Blocks
The Block ARMO System Consists of Specially Shaped Concrete Blocks
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Sculptural Concrete Benches
Eco Concrete Ideas Makes Seating with Rapid Layer Manufacturing
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Hi-Tech Playable Furniture
The Ludi Table Boasts a Digital Surface for Physical Gaming
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3D-Printed Mansions
This House Created by Winsun Shows Off Design, 3D-Printed Materials
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Diamond-Latticed Shopping Centers
Acme's John Lewis Facade Design is a White Concrete Lattice
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Deceptively Lightweight Concrete Furniture
This Hocker Heinrich Concrete Stool is a Lighter Option
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Glow-in-the-Dark Cements
Dr. José Carlos Rubio Has Developed a Revolutionary Patented Technology
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Custom Sustainable Homes
These High-Speed Houses Encourage Sustainability in India
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Rugged Concrete Homes
The 'Mipubu House' Has a Brutalist and Utilitarian Design
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Elevated Concrete Playhouses
This Structure Was Once Used as a Shelter for Doves
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Sculptural Concrete Jewelry
Designer Mareike Kanafani is Inspired by Brutalist Architecture
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Framed Cement Furniture
Bentu Design Create the Zhi and Kou Pieces
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Customizable Floor Tiles
The ROLL Tile Design from DSIGNIO Can be Laid in Different Patterns
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Concrete Shower Drain Planters
The Haisui Planter Container Highlights Nature's Resilience
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Deceptive Concrete Sofas
Four Eight Eight's Concrete Sofa Perfectly Mimics Leather Upholstery
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Surreptitious Solar Panels
Dyaqua's Panels are Indistinguishable from Common Building Materials
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Cantilevered Concrete Kitchenettes
'The Curved' Kitchen Island Features a Gravity-Defying Shape
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Sound-Amplifying Cylindrical Towers
'An Occupation of Loss' is a Study in Mourning
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Strong Bendable Concrete
ConFlexPave is a New Material from Nanyang Technological University
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Soundproofing Art Installations
BAUX Creates Acoustic Soundproofing Walls in an Aesthetic Manner
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Cement-Made Timepieces
The 'Cemento' Matte Black Watch is Crafted from Durable Materials
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Melting Glacier Benches
The Drift Chair Sculptures Replicate Sedimentary Layers of the Earth
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Molecular Facade Designs
Claudio Vilarinho's Facade Takes Inspiration from Solar Panel Molecules
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Circular Pavilion Designs
This Pavilion is Made Up of Many Circles That Form a Maze
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Acoustic Cement Speakers
The Vonschloo Shelf Loudspeakers Double as Art Pieces and Amplifiers
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Gradient Cement Furniture
Fernando Mastrangelo's Motar Movables Opt for a Contrasting Pastel Hue
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Concrete Industrial Faucets
The Ritmonio 'Haptic' and 'Diametro35 Inox Concrete' Faucets are Chic
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Geometric Cement Residences
Haus H36 by MBA/S Redefines an Unexpected Building Material
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Martian Housing Projects
RedWorks Aims to Use Martian Soil to Create Buildings on the Red Planet
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3D-Printed Concrete Architecture
The Fossilized Project Creates Decorative Designs for Buildings
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Quarry-Like Park Designs
Ararte's Park in Jurbarkas Comprises Irregular Concrete Steps
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Cemented Bike Racks
The BiVo Bicycle Posts are Made With an Steel Skeleton to Prevent Theft
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Concrete 3D-Printed Houses
Contour Crafting Could Produce 3D-Printed House Designs in 24 Hours
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Earthquake-Resistant Schools
This Open-Air School in Thailand Was Built After an Earthquake
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Solar-Powered Dust Barriers
The Solar Dust Fence is a Self-Sustaining Dust Vacuum for Construction
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Pavilion-Printing Pavilions
A Hi-Tech Room Printer Can Create Small Buildings Quite Resourcefully
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3D Concrete Printers
Skanska and Foster + Partners Create First-Ever Concrete Building Robot
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Robot-Crafted Concrete Molds
'Mesh Mould Metal' Enables Plasticity in Concrete Shaping
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