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57 Modern Concrete Structures

From Contemporary Concrete Residences to Stark Minimalist Homes

— August 7, 2013 — Art & Design
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.
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Concrete Warehouse Coiffeurs
Concrete Warehouse Coiffeurs
Tana Kmenta Hair Studio by Studio Muon is Dynamically Multifunctional
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Coastal Community Centers
Coastal Community Centers
The El Centro De Surf De Somo Bridges the Ribamonta Beach to the Streets
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Diamond Concrete Condos
Diamond Concrete Condos
The Akasaka-Fukuoka Apartment is Perfectly Designed for Sun, Air and Views
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Modern Princess-Inspired Towers
Modern Princess-Inspired Towers
The Stefan Marte’s ‘Maiden Towner’ is a Modern D
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Concrete-Floored Abodes
Concrete-Floored Abodes
The Gelotte Hommas Cabin on Lake Home is Stunning
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Winding Concrete Walkways
Winding Concrete Walkways
The Havoysund Tourist Route Encourages People to Slow Down
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Geometrical Concrete Homes
Geometrical Concrete Homes
This Japanese House by Fuse-Atelier Looks Like a Gallery
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50
Contemporary Concrete Galleries
Contemporary Concrete Galleries
Pitsou Kedem Designs Stylish Showroom for B&B Italia
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Cubed Geometric Desert Havens
Cubed Geometric Desert Havens
The Casa CC by Longhi Architects Combines Glass and Concrete
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Honed Seaside Homes
Honed Seaside Homes
The Edge House by STARH is a Sharp Seasonal Escape in Bulgaria
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Jagged Architecture
Jagged Architecture
The Factory Arts Center is at the Cutting Edge of Public Structures
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Tree-Based Buildings
Tree-Based Buildings
Slit Court By Eastern Design Office Has an Arboreal Touch
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Sleek Shadowbox Structures
Sleek Shadowbox Structures
The House of Silence Contrasts its Surrounding Environment
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Concrete Geometric Havens
Concrete Geometric Havens
The House in Ovar by Paula Santos Presents Various Elevations
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Protruding Window Architecture
Protruding Window Architecture
The Shipara Office Building Slopes Like a Vertical Skate Park
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Concrete Partitioned Preschools
Concrete Partitioned Preschools
The Contemporary Pio Baroja Nursery by Rstudio
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Colossal Concrete Structures
Colossal Concrete Structures
J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures
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Carved Concrete Ceilings
Carved Concrete Ceilings
The Casa Do Conto Hotel is Inspired by Two Different Centuries
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Composed Cubic Constructions
Composed Cubic Constructions
The Housing in Onmae by VIDZ Architects is Grid-Like
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Concrete Donut Theaters
Concrete Donut Theaters
The Almonte Theatre's Use of Space and Materials are Majestic and Bold
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Sublime Stackable Structures
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
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Minimalist Courtyard-Centered Homes
Minimalist Courtyard-Centered Homes
Courtyard House by Areal Architecten is Surrounded by Nature
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Ivory Shoreline Fortresses
Ivory Shoreline Fortresses
The Oslob House by Erazo Inciong Designs has a Breathtaking View
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Quilted Concrete Exteriors
Quilted Concrete Exteriors
The Unique 3.1 Phillip Lim Flagship Store in Korea
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Cantilevered Cube Constructions
Cantilevered Cube Constructions
Scope by mA-style Architects Embodies Modernism
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Overhanging Concrete Havens
Overhanging Concrete Havens
The dwelling in Etura by Roberto Ercila Architects Has Panoramic Views
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Lace-Patterned Concrete
Lace-Patterned Concrete
The 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a Modernized Warehouse for Art
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Transparent Hilltop Sanctuaries
Transparent Hilltop Sanctuaries
The Island Retreat by Fearon Hay Architects has Panoramic Views
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Beautiful Butch Buildings
Beautiful Butch Buildings
The Clyfford Still Museum is a Simple Yet Imposing Structure
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Minimalist Shadowbox Abodes
Minimalist Shadowbox Abodes
House-T by Tsukano Marries Japanese Traditions and Modern Design Lines
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Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers
Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers
The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is the Perfect Retreat
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Garage-Inserted Workplaces
Garage-Inserted Workplaces
The Drukta & Formail Office Sits Alongside Covered Parking Spaces
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Concrete Cubist Abodes
Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
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Contemporary Concrete Churches
Contemporary Concrete Churches
The Sta Columbina Chapel Offers Modern Simplicity
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Stark Minimalist Homes
Stark Minimalist Homes
This New Addition to Spanish Architecture is by Alcolea+Tárrago Arquit
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Abundantly Striped Abodes
Abundantly Striped Abodes
The Stripe House by GAAGA Architects Boasts a Lined Design
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Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Ferienhaus Vitznau by Lischer Partner Blends Into its Surroundings
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Alarmingly Angled Abodes
Alarmingly Angled Abodes
House Folded by ALPHAville Architects is a Supremely Slanted Structure
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Concrete Coastal Castles
Concrete Coastal Castles
The Alvarez Beach House Has Contemporary Charm and Character
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Concrete Pipe Hotels
Concrete Pipe Hotels
The TuboHotel Provides Inexpensive and Eco-Friendly Rooms
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Lock-Down Domiciles
Lock-Down Domiciles
The Safe House by KWK Promes is Both Open and Impenetrable
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Sculptural Slit Homes
Sculptural Slit Homes
Eastern Design Office Creates Simple and Sleek Concrete Home
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Concrete Block Abodes
Concrete Block Abodes
The Andrew Golatta Concept House is Solid as a Rock
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Cozy Concrete Cafes
Cozy Concrete Cafes
Smith&hsu Teahouse by Carsten Jorgensen Merges Industrial & Natural Components
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Heavy Hovering Dwellings
Heavy Hovering Dwellings
The Casa en Pocafarina Seems Impossibly Suspended in Solid Concrete
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Industrial Wine Bars
Industrial Wine Bars
The Drop Shop Wine Bar in Budapest Presents a Rustic Feel
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Curving Concrete Cathedrals
Curving Concrete Cathedrals
Church of Seed Offers a Place for Worship & Gathering
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Illuminated Concrete Abodes
Illuminated Concrete Abodes
The Querosene House Boasts an Equally Inspiring Interior
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Contemporary Concrete Residences
Contemporary Concrete Residences
The Two in One House by clavienrossier architectes is Toy-Like
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Concrete Mega-Mansions
Concrete Mega-Mansions
The Joaquin Torres A-Cero Concrete House II is an Above-Ground Bunker
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Exposed Concrete Mansions
Exposed Concrete Mansions
The Ipes House was Designed by Marcio Kogan's StudioMK27
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Chic Concrete Abodes
Chic Concrete Abodes
The Chair House by Igor Sirotov is Stark and Modern
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Hill-Hugging Carports
Hill-Hugging Carports
The Peter Kunz Architektur Garage Studio is Cleverly Designed
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Cemented Fortresses
Cemented Fortresses
The Big Bad Wolf Won't Blow Down the Concrete House by Bak Architects
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Concrete Party Homes
Concrete Party Homes
House in Bryanston by Nico Van Der Meulen Architects Dazzles in South Africa
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Deceptive Concrete Residences
Deceptive Concrete Residences
The AV House by BAK Arquitectos Shows Cement Can Have Warmth
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Underground Homes
Underground Homes
The Triangular Concrete House 2 by A-cero Architects is Hidden
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