concrete

Studio Metanoia transforms a dated ‘90s flat into a brooding yet balanced retreat – where concrete, steel and silence become tools for introspection and intentional living.

Built around a signature material — concrete — Think Architects’ Poets House is an exercise in identity through structure.

K Home is an interplay of mass and void by Cadence Architects.

Raaga House in Indonesia is as much about reconfiguring the past as it is about shaping the future.

Melding storytelling with design, Authors In Style transforms this BTO into a richly layered home where eclectic charm meets purposeful living.

The Corso is a residence by Kiril Architects that grows and evolves alongside its inhabitants.

MONOCOT designs a brutalist bachelor pad with touches of warmth using the client’s love of concrete as the essential starting point.

The concrete form of Cabin House by Taliesyn Architecture + Design fosters conversations and slow living, a stone’s throw from the fast pace of Bengaluru (Bangalore).

A couple’s dream of laid-back, resort-style living is beautifully realised in this HDB flat, and on a tight budget too.

Situated at the edge of an HDB estate facing lush greenery, The Heartland Cave is a minimalist tropical sanctuary for a couple and their dog.

This three-bedroom apartment plays on the elements of concrete, stone, wood and stainless steel to achieve an intimate hideaway for one.

Conceptualised by akiHAUS Design Studio, this apartment features a hub for various daily activities and plenty of clever design ideas.

Even though the owners appreciated a raw and industrial look, they did not want something typical and worked with MET Interior to create a style they could call their own.

Concrete, plywood and raw textures bring the unhurried charm of island life into this flat in Holland Avenue.

The design team from three-d conceptwerke used unconventional housing materials such as concrete ventilation bricks and neon signage to adhere to the ‘modern industrial and steampunk man cave’ aesthetics.

The designers from Asialand ID used concrete surfaces liberally inside and out to establish a distinctive yet cosy family home.

The melange of wood, metal and concrete elements creates a cosy, industrial den that is replete with many creature comforts.

Let’s give tile backsplash a rest and seek out other equally, if not better kitchen backsplash options.

Mother Nature is the world’s best designer – a truth which local Indonesian architect Tamara Wibowo embraced in her latest residential gem in the city of Semarang.

Marble, wood and concrete each have their distinctive allure. We suss out these beautiful materials and present fuss-free alternatives to achieving the same look and style at home.

Creating a look that is both raw and refined is no easy feat and Design Zage has done it beautifully in this home.

In this home, an unused attic space was gutted, refitted and transformed into a sprawling man cave and entertainment space, resulting in a statement-making loft apartment.

This old walk-up apartment was turned into a loft-inspired social home that still retains its heritage and cultural charm.

Surrounded by lush wild vegetation, this stunning landed property home in Melbourne has a design that harmonises nature with the built environment.

By contrasting ‘warm and cosy’ with ‘cold and hard’, this terrace house succeeds in creating interesting interiors that remain easy to maintain