Picture Perfect: 21 Homes That Get Creative With Concrete
Australians love incorporating the cool strength of concrete into their homes – and we've become really, really good at it
Grace Chamia
4 March 2016
Houzz Contributor. I'm an experienced lifestyle journalist with a penchant for open houses that I have no intention of buying...
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Not only is concrete strong, durable and energy efficient, it’s also incredibly versatile and can be used to create a striking aesthetic. These are just a few of the reasons it has become an increasingly popular material for use in homes around the world. Australian architects have taken to the concrete craze with gusto, forming cool kitchens and striking staircases in new and innovative ways. Just take a look at the inspiring Australian homes below, which achieve things with concrete you simply couldn’t do with any other material.
1. #328 Wolseley by mckimm residential design. Brighton, Victoria
2. Glebe House by Nobbs Radford Architects. Glebe, NSW
3. Pyrmont Apartment by Freestyle Joinery P/L. Pyrmont, NSW
4. Balmoral House by Clinton Murray + Polly Harbison. Balmoral, NSW
5. Dawes Road House by Moloney Architects. Invermay, Victoria
7. South Coast by Indyk Architects. South Coast, NSW
8. Rostill House by bg architecture. Melbourne, Victoria
9. Contemporary Home City Beach by Vivendi - Luxury Home Builders, and photographed by D-Max Photography. City Beach, WA
10. Roozen Beach House by Dale Jones-Evans Pty Ltd Architecture. Margaret River, WA
11. Skyline Drive, Maribyrnong by FGR Architects. Maribyrnong, Victoria
12. Concrete Blonde by Nexus Designs. Melbourne, Victoria
13. Beach Ave by schulberg demkiw architects. Melbourne, Victoria
14. Light House by Peter Stutchbury. Dover Heights, NSW
15. Rose Bay Home II photographed by Zeitgeist Photography. Rose Bay, NSW
16. Clifton Garden House by Louise Nettleton Architects. Mosman, NSW
17. Inner West Warehouse by Corben Architects. Sydney, NSW
18. Battery Point House by MGA. Battery Point, Tasmania
19. Large Homes by Aboda Design Group. Sunshine Coast, Queensland
21. Land House by Peter Stutchbury and Join Constructions. Sydney, NSW
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Not if they're sealed properly. Your concreting specialist who does countertops will be able to advise, but I believe there are a number of finishing and sealing products available.
This may be of interest: Sealing test