Old meets new to striking effect in a former Sydney worker’s cottage that has been reinvented as a spacious family home. Take a look inside.
Off form concrete draws on the solidity of an original masonry structure whilst introducing a new materiality at this home in Glebe.
Image 4 of 32 from gallery of Foamcrest Apartments / Richard Cole Architecture. Photograph by Simon Wood
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A sampling of Marcel Breuer's impressive oeuvre.
Recently retired and ready to downsize, Paul and Melonie Brophy found a lot in Palo Alto that gave them the chance to start fresh. Their glass, concrete, and wood house, designed by Feldman Architecture, seems to float above a landscape by Bernard Trainor.
"The tall window wall in the living room is like a movie screen for observing passing wildlife," the architect says.
Image 5 of 23 from gallery of Summerhouse Lagnö / Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. Photograph by Åke E:son Lindman
Not many architects can say that their father invented a new way of building. Nicoló Bini, however, is adapting his dad’s 1960s air-formed Binishell concept for a new generation.
From a tight 5m wide heritage facade to a generous, light-filled, and warm home. Concrete Blonde designed by Carter Williamson Architects is a makeover of an existing Annandale cottage that features generous spatial layout and celebrates earth tones and natural materials to form a beautiful and one of a kind architectural jewellery box. Shall we take…
Si concernant notre habitat et la façon dont il va naturellement – ou sous la contrainte – évoluer nous avons déjà quelques idées, il est intéressant de voir que certains professionnels de l’architecture ont déjà repensé la façon dont la vie humaine peut dorénavant s’implanter dans un environnement. En pleine nature comme en centre-ville, découvrez la vision de Cyril Lancelin, architecte fondateur de Town and Concrete, qui conçoit une architecture bien au-delà du fonctionnel. Comme une véritable expérience à vivre de l’intérieur comme de […]
Stained cedar, ipe, and concrete form the palette of this modern, verdant 2,500-square-foot home in Kansas City. Indigenous wildflowers and native grasses grow on top of the structure; this planted roof also helps insulate the home and limited its energy needs.
Außen abweisend, innen mystische Luftigkeit: Ludwig Godefroy erweist sich mit der Casa Alférez als Meister eines zeitgemäßen Brutalismus’.
A young family commissioned a low-impact, off-the-grid compound with a trough-like concrete lap pool as respite from the hot Californian summer sun.
Image 2 of 25 from gallery of Glebe House / Nobbs Radford Architects. Courtesy of Nobbs Radford Architects
Insulated Concrete Forms ICFs for Amazing Buildings: Photo of construction details for durable, resilient and sustainable homes and other buildings
Insulated Concrete Forms ICFs for Amazing Buildings: Photo of construction details for durable, resilient and sustainable homes and other buildings
Insulated Concrete Form Display Showroom(Inside View)
LiteForm pre-assembled insulated concrete forms are an environmentally conscious alternative for building residential and commercial structures.
Insulated Concrete Forms ICFs for Amazing Buildings: Photo of construction details for durable, resilient and sustainable homes and other buildings
ICF is a fast, easy way to construct the foundation of a home, as ICF blocks are easy to install, strong, and durable. Check out the first ICF home in the neighborhood of Cascade, near Port of Prince.
"The tall window wall in the living room is like a movie screen for observing passing wildlife," the architect says.
Image 5 of 23 from gallery of Summerhouse Lagnö / Tham & Videgård Arkitekter. Photograph by Åke E:son Lindman
A national ASCE standard for permeable interlocking concrete pavement
Common types of concrete finishes include broom finish, exposed aggregate finish, and smooth-troweled finish. The specific finish chosen depends on the intended use of the concrete, the design aesthetic desired, and the budget. This outside aspect can be altered using a variety of materials and techniques, as shown below.
ICF Insulated Concrete Forms - The Good * The Bad * AND the Ugly! Article that discusses the problems with this form of foundation construction. Issues with crack repair, Leaks and voids and general problems.
The foundation of a house or other building is the most important part of the entire construction. It assures that the structure has integrity and that
A pro shows you how to build strong concrete forms, place a solid slab and trowel a smooth finish
Image 16 of 32 from gallery of MACH House / Luciano Kruk. © Daniela Mac Adden /
Not many architects can say that their father invented a new way of building. Nicoló Bini, however, is adapting his dad’s 1960s air-formed Binishell concept for a new generation.
Building a shed this spring? Before you can even think about raising the walls, it’s imperative to have a solid foundation. Learn how to pour a concrete slab successfully here.
