Architectural concrete

Nestled in the countryside of Eraclea, this residence takes shape from a simple architectural gesture: a continuous, curvilinear roof that gathers and shelters all the interior spaces. The design employs a subtractive approach, highlighting the essential nature of the form and allowing materials, light, and geometry to define the living space. Luca Casonato Luca Casonato Luca Casonato Luca Casonato The large canopy—crafted from smooth, exposed concrete—folds and contours to accommodate the spaces beneath, while the exposed-aggregate concrete perimeter walls establish a direct dialogue with the rural setting, evoking the textures of vernacular architecture through a contemporary design language. Luca Cason... More

The construction of the Mata do Paraíso Scout Park is promoted by the Municipality of Vila Franca de Xira, with co-funding from the Portuguese Recovery and Resilience Plan, as a response to the shortage of infrastructure supporting scouting activities within the municipality. The intervention area is located within a woodland setting whose topography is characterised by flatter terrain along its north-eastern and south-western boundaries, while the central area of the site presents steeper slopes. João Morgado Photography João Morgado Photography João Morgado Photography João Morgado Photography For this reason, the buildings are located on the gentler north-eastern portion of the sit... More

Designed by Studio Krubka for NOVOLIFE, a Thai manufacturer of herbal and natural health products, the NOVOLIFE HQ Office brings climate, landscape and workplace functions together through a gently curved roof, a central courtyard and a restrained material palette. The design responds to Thailand’s tropical climate through passive environmental strategies while reducing material use during construction. Weelapon Singnoi Weelapon Singnoi The building uses approximately 3,367 square meters of exposed concrete walls as finished surfaces, eliminating additional plastering and painting. Its construction also replaces conventional plywood formwork with reusable steel panels, while solar-control window film and external concrete f... More

At a unique location on the banks of the IJ in Amsterdam-Noord, the residential tower Kaap: Blanc is being realised. The tower consists of 18 apartments, each located on one of the corners, with different panoramic views along the IJ and the skyline of the city. The alternating balconies fan out to all sides of the building and give a sense of space and freedom. Blanc is part of the KAAP project, which consists of five different residential towers with apartments directly on the IJ. Located right in the middle, Blanc takes a prominent place in the area. The omnidirectional building provides a different perspective from every side and the double-height entrance sets the tone of the building. A park surrounding the residential towers will be... More

Tampico house is a project that seeks to bring a fragment of Tampico’s architectural memory into the context of Morelos through a contemporary reinterpretation of its most characteristic elements.  The project’s language is defined by a series of arches cast in pigmented concrete in a brick tone, evoking the traditional Tampico portico.  Andrés Cedillo This gesture not only establishes the formal identity of the house, but also introduces warmth and creates a soft transition between interior and exterior spaces, allowing for a constant connection with nature throughout the home.  Located in Jiutepec, Morelos, and developed on a 400 m² site with a built area of 180 m², the house responds dire... More

Situated near a sparse forest with intriguing vistas over the suburbs of Nicosia, this house stands in a deliberately ambiguous way: Rather than adopting a conventional residential typology that opens outward to offer uninterrupted views of the surrounding landscape, it rises as an austere, introverted box. Is it a building, a sculpture or a container? The architectural proposal constitutes a systematic elaboration of the primordial dwelling-box and its reinterpretation in relation to contemporary modes of domestic living. Caption Caption Caption The design begins with a three-dimensional grid - a lattice of points forming the rudimentary outline of a box with a 14×17 meters plan. Fragments of the natural landscape gra... More