These modern concrete structures are showcasing that sleek, industrial materials are becoming ever more popular amongst mainstream architectural designs.
While concrete material has been used as a basis and structural support for buildings and structures for ages now, up until recently these concrete items have been often covered up with secondary materials or paint to disguise that cold, industrial look. In this modern age however, concrete has become a very hip and minimalist type of material to have in buildings and homes, offering a very simple and sleek overall look.
From concrete cubist abodes to heavy hovering dwellings, these ultra modern concrete structures are making these otherwise rough and cold-looking materials seem much more sleek and visually appealing.
57 Modern Concrete Structures
From Contemporary Concrete Residences to Stark Minimalist Homes:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 7, 2013 — Art & Design
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Underground Homes
The Triangular Concrete House 2 by A-cero Architects is Hidden
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Concrete Party Homes
House in Bryanston by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects Dazzles in South Africa
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Contemporary Concrete Residences
The Two in One House by clavienrossier architectes is Toy-Like
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Illuminated Concrete Abodes
The Querosene House Boasts an Equally Inspiring Interior
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Cemented Fortresses
The Big Bad Wolf Won't Blow Down the Concrete House by Bak Architects
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Hill-Hugging Carports
The Peter Kunz Architektur Garage Studio is Cleverly Designed
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Exposed Concrete Mansions
The Ipes House was Designed by Marcio Kogan's StudioMK27
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Chic Concrete Abodes
The Chair House by Igor Sirotov is Stark and Modern
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Abundantly Striped Abodes
The Stripe House by GAAGA Architects Boasts a Lined Design
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Deceptive Concrete Residences
The AV House by BAK Arquitectos Shows Cement Can Have Warmth
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Industrial Wine Bars
The Drop Shop Wine Bar in Budapest Presents a Rustic Feel
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Concrete Pipe Hotels
The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms
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Concrete Mega-Mansions
The Joaquin Torres A-Cero Concrete House II is an Above-Ground Bunker
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Alarmingly Angled Abodes
House Folded by ALPHAville Architects is a Supremely Slanted Structure
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Geometrical Concrete Homes
This Japanese House by Fuse-Atelier Looks Like a Gallery
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Lock-Down Domiciles
The Safe House by KWK Promes is Both Open and Impenetrable
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Concrete Geometric Havens
The House in Ovar by Paula Santos Presents Various Elevations
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Concrete Block Abodes
The Andrew Golatta Concept House is Solid as a Rock
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Heavy Hovering Dwellings
The Casa en Pocafarina Seems Impossibly Suspended in Solid Concrete
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Ferienhaus Vitznau by Lischer Partner Blends Into its Surroundings
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Garage-Inserted Workplaces
The Drukta & Formail Office Sits Alongside Covered Parking Spaces
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Concrete Coastal Castles
The Alvarez Beach House Has Contemporary Charm and Character
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Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
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Stark Minimalist Homes
This New Addition to Spanish Architecture is by Alcolea+Tárrago Arquit
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Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
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Curving Concrete Cathedrals
Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering
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Composed Cubic Constructions
The Housing in Onmae by VIDZ Architects is Grid-Like
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Carved Concrete Ceilings
The Casa Do Conto Hotel is Inspired by Two Different Centuries
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Concrete Donut Theaters
The Almonte Theatre's Use of Space and Materials are Majestic and Bold
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Cubed Geometric Desert Havens
The Casa CC by Longhi Architects Combines Glass and Concrete
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Concrete-Floored Abodes
The Gelotte Hommas Cabin on Lake Home is Stunning
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Sculptural Slit Homes
Eastern Design Office Creates Simple and Sleek Concrete Home
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Cantilevered Cube Constructions
Scope by mA-style Architects Embodies Modernism
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Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
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Minimalist Shadowbox Abodes
House-T by Tsukano Marries Japanese Traditions and Modern Design Lines
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Ivory Shoreline Fortresses
The Oslob House by Erazo Inciong Designs has a Breathtaking View
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Modern Princess-Inspired Towers
The Stefan Marte’s ‘Maiden Towner’ is a Modern D
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Contemporary Concrete Galleries
Pitsou Kedem Designs Stylish Showroom for B&B Italia
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Overhanging Concrete Havens
The dwelling in Etura by Roberto Ercila Architects Has Panoramic Views
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Colossal Concrete Structures
J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures
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Protruding Window Architecture
The Shipara Office Building Slopes Like a Vertical Skate Park
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Concrete Partitioned Preschools
The Contemporary Pio Baroja Nursery by Rstudio
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Winding Concrete Walkways
The Havoysund Tourist Route Encourages People to Slow Down
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Transparent Hilltop Sanctuaries
The Island Retreat by Fearon Hay Architects has Panoramic Views
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Quilted Concrete Exteriors
The Unique 3.1 Phillip Lim Flagship Store in Korea
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Honed Seaside Homes
The Edge House by STARH is a Sharp Seasonal Escape in Bulgaria
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Diamond Concrete Condos
The Akasaka-Fukuoka Apartment is Perfectly Designed for Sun, Air and Views
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Sleek Shadowbox Structures
The House of Silence Contrasts its Surrounding Environment
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Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers
The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is the Perfect Retreat
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Concrete Warehouse Coiffeurs
Tana Kmenta Hair Studio by Studio Muon is Dynamically Multifunctional
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Lace-Patterned Concrete
The 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a Modernized Warehouse for Art
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Minimalist Courtyard-Centered Homes
Courtyard House by Areal Architecten is Surrounded by Nature
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Contemporary Concrete Churches
The Sta Columbina Chapel Offers Modern Simplicity
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Tree-Based Buildings
Slit Court By Eastern Design Office Has an Arboreal Touch
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Jagged Architecture
The Factory Arts Center is at the Cutting Edge of Public Structures
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Coastal Community Centers
The El Centro De Surf De Somo Bridges the Ribamonta Beach to the Streets
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Sitio da Leziria was Once a Stable and Cleverly Retains a Similar Program
Solitary Tundra Residences
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Tetris-Inspired Homes
The Shakin Stevens House by Matt Gibson Exemplifies Structured Architecture
Snapped-Together Structures
The Villa Asserbo Was Assembled Like One Big Toy
Compartmentalized Aluminum Abodes
These Compact Japanese Apartments are Fine Minimalist Living
Transparent Residence Extensions
The Glass House by AR Design Studio Modernizes a Historical Home
Remodeled Landmark Abodes
Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce Move Into a Stunning Water Tower Home
Winsome Warehouse Interiors
The Appartmento AL Takes Industrial Chic to the Minimalist Extreme
Abundantly Striped Abodes
The Stripe House by GAAGA Architects Boasts a Lined Design
Convertible Cargo Cafes
Zucker&Betton LunchBox is a Pop-Up Restaurant for All Seasons and Spaces
Abandoned Shelter Scenery
Nicolas Poillot Photography Focusses on Isolated Architecture
Modern Multi-Dimensional Abodes
The Private House by Divercity Architects Layers Cubed Elements
Close-Packed Bicycle Storage
T-Bike by Jung Tak Proposes an Efficient System for Renting Pushbikes
Parking Lot-Like Abodes
The Marcio Kogan Studio MK27 'V4 House' is Awe-Inspiring
Pixelating Public Architecture
CASIS Headquarters Embodies an Alien Style to Suit its Function
Boldly Framed Barns
The Casa Pre de Sura Treats Surrounding Views Like Large Living Pictures
Folding Facade Abodes
Dolomitenblick by Plasma Studio Slices Through Its Spanning Landscape
Worldwide Eco Housing Designs
Off the Grid Housing Around the World Gives Hope for Green Future
Avocado Crate Lighting
The Recycled Pendant Lamps by Kelly Caruso is Full of Rustic Texture
Mirrored Indoor Slide Abodes
The 'Skyhouse' By David Hotson x Ghislaine Vinas is Incredible
Compact Milk Carton Abodes
The House in Hiyoshi Makes the Most of a Small Space
Minimalist Wood-Accented Residences
The House F by Ido Kenji Serenely Embraces Contemporary Design
Timber Sliver Extensions
The Slat House is Wedged Up Against a Semi as a Contextual Threshold
Curved Crustacean Cabins
Organic Scapes' Living Aleutian Home is Entirely Nature-Inspired
Weather-Adapting Abodes
The Dynamic D*Haus Takes up to Eight Different Formations
Stacked Detached Apartments
The Bone Conceptual Building is a Prefab Tower of Separate Residences
Canine Breed-Specific Structures
Architecture for Dogs Caters to the Needs of Each Pooch
Garden-Facade Residences
The Green Box by Act Romegialli is Overrun with Climbing Plants
Modern Wood Cabin Residences
The Skyward House by Kazuhiko Kishimoto is Contemporary and Woodsy
Tunnel-Connected Homes
The House Y2 by destilat Architecture + Design Has a Split Personality
Dual Facade Residences
The Two Hulls House is Like a Pair of Nature-Viewing Binoculars
Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
Split Subterranean Abodes
The Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Architecture is Breathtaking
Command-Responsive Pavilion Concepts
The Entangled Pavilion Self-Changes Shape At Visitors' Wishes
Modern Keyhole Themed Abodes
Eastern Design Office is Offering One Family a Key to Happiness
Yin-Yang-Inspired Architecture
The Tianjin Ecocity by Steven Holl Relieves Dense Chinese Cities
Sensation-Promoting Abodes
The Sense Home by Kazutoshi Imanaga Appeals to Sight, Smell and Sound
Enthralling Prismatic Abodes
The Nok Sung Hun House is Visually Stimulating and Angular
Sinuous Futuristic Malls
The Galaxy Soho by Zaha Hadid is a Surreal Beijing Structure
Timeless Stone Residences
The Cassell Street House is Inspired by Byzantine Buildings
Modern Modular Abodes
The El Viento Residence Madrid By Otto Medem is Awe-Inspiring
Sharply Angled Abodes
The Nth Fitzroy House by AM. Architecture is Modern and Sophisticated
Stark Minimalist Homes
This New Addition to Spanish Architecture is by Alcolea+Tárrago Arquit
Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
Enlarged Pictogram Architecture
The Design of the Little Factory was Inspired by a Cartoon Symbol
Arboreal Assimilated Architecture
The Garden Tree House by Hironaka Ogawa Uses Repurposed Trees
Hill-Swallowed Homes
The Cesky Raj Family House Seems to Sink into its Surrounding Landscape
All-White Summer Homes
The Dacha’s Origami by Peter Kostelov Construction is Minimalist
Waffle-Like Abodes
The Sparano + Mooney Architecture Emigration Canyon Residence is Clean-Cut
Minimal Labyrinth Spaces
The ‘AA House’ By MVN Arquitectos is a Maze of Elegant Archit
Art-Inspired Dining
The Pisacco Restaurant & Bar is a Contemporary Eatery in Milan
Remote Minimalism Architecture
The Galerie Ephemere Embraces a Concept of Simplicity
Florescent H2O Installations
The Water Carrier by Elise Morin Fights Pollution
Reflective Coliseum Structures
The Ring Installation by Arnaud LaPierre and AUDI is Optically Bold
Twisted Tower Sculptures
The Wim Delvoye Sperone Westwater Exhibit is Architecturally Intricate
Modernized Barn Abodes
The Stables by Andy Ramus Houses Humans Not Horses
Web-Like Lattice Architecture
The La Voute de Le Fevre is Impressively Voluminous
Undulating Grid Ceilings
V’ammos Restaurant by LM Architects is Structurally Hypnotic
Solar-Panelled Art Structures
The Sun Altered Cube is an Eco-Friendly Art Installation
Angular Snail Shell Abodes
Circulation Throughout House N Curls Up and Around the Complex Spaces
Nomadic Cube Abodes
The Bao House by dot Architects Optimizes the Concept of Mobile Homes
Multifaceted Residential Rooflines
The Hironaka House is Crowned Like an Enormous Cut Stone
Modular Sliding Door Abodes
The Sliding Door House By Naoi Architecture & Design Office is Classic
Hairy Eco Apartments
The Strawscraper Morphs Stockholm’s Söder Torn into a Wind Farm
Geometric Grid Abodes
Roger Ferris and Partners LLC's Bay House Captures Picture Perfect Views
Kaleidoscopic Church Makeovers
Hense’s Brilliant Color Installations Revives an Old Church
Water-Harvesting Theaters
Finland’s PES-Architects Have Created a Stunning Structure
Faux Micro Cities
The Evol Building Series Mimics Metropolitan Design
Colorful Toy-Inspired Architecture
Childminders Center is the Ultimate in Child-Friendly Design
Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
Chromatic Architecture Captures
The Hong Kong Facades Series by Miemo Penttinen is Visually Bold
Dish-Decorated Ceilings
The Taiwan Noodle House Has Fixtures That Match the Crockery
Cubic Kitchen Contraptions
Compact4All is a Set of 4 Appliances That Can Be Stacked Together
Blocky Asymmetrical Abodes
K3 House by Juri Troy Architects Doubles the Living Room Space
Mirrored Alpine Dining
The Knoll Ridge Cafe by Harris Butt Architecture is Magestic
Asymmetric Abodes
This Victorian Row Home is Literally Half a House
Laidback Luxury Beach Abodes
The Beech House by Altius Architecture is Modern Yet Liveable
Panoramic Seaside Abodes
WE Design Studios Captures a Chic Breathtaking View in Alibaug, India
Inflatable Icicle Structures
The Drift Installation by Snarkitecture Takes Inspiration From Nature
Musical Cylinder Structures
The Loopcamp by Malka Architecture Creates Sound With Wind Power
Steep Sloping Structures
The K House is Built on the Side of a Cliff
Self-Generating Art Installations
The Stair Scape Cubes is a Human-Powered Electricity Masterpiece
Illuminated Structure Captures
This Collection of Bridges at Night by Cuded is Marvelous
Ponytail Party Hangouts
The Ponytail Bar at the John Barrett Salon Provides Luxe Hairstyles
See-Through Solar Panels
UCLA Transparent Solar Cells are in Development
Striking Cubic Creations
The Mark Pernice Ebie Award Design is a Stunning Square
Interactive Street Architecture
Iceberg Artwork Brings Lights and Music to Street Art in Montreal
Glass-Encompassing Abodes
Apollo Architects's House Has Huge Skylights That Reach the Basement
Beautiful Box-Inspired Abodes
The 8 Box House by Tierra Design Highlights Structured Portions
Futuristically Fragmented Structures
The Paloma by TETRARC Concert Hall is Sci-Fi Inspired
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Week in Self by MJOLK Brings New Meaning to Compact City Living
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Reframe for the 2012 Festival of Lively Architecture is Cube-Shaped
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The ‘8008’ Home by Hiroyuki Arima is Japanese Architecture
Pop-Up Hair Salons
The Fudge Pop-Up Salon by Zaha Hadid Showcases Design Excellence
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The Play Pot Restaurant is Inspired by Street Venders
Perforated Beauty Parlors
The Ajax Beauty Salon by Yasunari Tsukada Design is Futuristic
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St. Ermin's Hotel Voted the Top Secret Luxury Location in London
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The Elena Garro Cultural Center Boasts An Inventive Remodel Concept
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The Donna Hair Salon by Sides Core is Simplistic
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The King Edward Tower by Maurice Shapero Boasts Religious Aspects
Intricate Transforming Towers
The Hydropolis Skyscraper Embodies and Elaborate Structure
Insect-Accommodating Abodes
The University at Buffalo's Skyscraper for Bees is a Towering Hive
Alabaster Boxy Abodes
The Paeco House by Studio Emanuele Scaramucci is Contemporary
Jaggedly Geometric Buildings
The Solar Carve Tower Has a Striking Faceted Facade
Crystallized Angle Abodes
The Under the Moonlight House Displays Complex Geometries
Natural Galactic Pavilions
The Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2012 References Nature
Deceptive Cell Towers
Communication Companies are Finding Unique Ways to Hide These Eye Sores
Slanted Slate-Colored Homes
Ginan House is an Extension of Rock Garden by Keitaro Muto Architects
Geometric Grain Makers
The RiceCube is as Rationally Sculpted as an Appliance Can Be
Eco Sod Roof Abodes
Greening Roofs With Sod Allow You to Live Eco-Friendly With Ease
Angled Compact Abodes
The House in Keyaki by SNARK and OUVI Boasts an Unexpected Interior
Map-Based Design Guides
Dazeen's World Design Guide Maps Out Design Events in the World
Modern Solitude-Seeking Towers
The Interactive Segmented Cocoon Promotes Fun and Solitude
Masculine Hair Masks
The Alumi Head Spa Treats Men to Luscious Locks