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The designer and their team were asked to bring a fresh perspective to this otherwise traditional, high-rise condominium remodel located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The main goal of the project was to combine two units into one view-studded home. Areas redesigned included the entry foyer, kitchen, bath, and the creation of a new master wing with bedroom, …
Art of Illusion The owners of this historic farmhouse are used to guests admiring their beautiful kitchen with its wood counters and leather island tops—but the admiration turns into amazement when guests learn that they’re actually looking at concrete! While the clients sought a distressed wood look and feel, they understood that it is difficult to clean and less than …
Concrete Hero Cody Carpenter was awarded Best of Show, Best Bath, Best Integral Sink, and Best Fireplace in the 2012 Concrete Exchange Circle of Distinction Design Challenge. Dominating the competition this year with the Best of Show and three Best in Category winning projects, Carpenter also received four honorable mentions in the Outdoor Living, Furniture, and Sculpture categories. Design + Expertise …
Reclaimed Douglas fir and redwood timbers, joined together with hand-cut mortise and tenons, frame the space. Concrete countertops are left and center, with a black granite counter over the black refrigerators. A skylight in the carved-plaster vent hood bathes the stove and counters in natural light.
Courtside Island This concrete kitchen island, designed and fabricated by Reaching Quiet Design’s Eric Boyd, embodies a homeowner’s dream—clean lines, modern look, and a functional kitchen centerpiece at which guests can gather, talk, and enjoy a drink. It’s fun, too; with a simple touch, its LED lighting system sets the island aglow. Boyd needed to integrate a light sensor into …
This kitchen is located within a massive, 12,000 sq. ft. rammed earth home, anchoring Meteor Vineyard, a working Napa County, California vineyard. The designer was commissioned to create a sculptural yet functional cooking space expressing art and utility. The design approach was to create a monolith — a unified concrete kitchen space of simple, low walls and countertops, seamless cabinetry …
Star Power Using both nature and her own imagination as references, Paagman crafted an organic and timeless concrete piece that exemplifies her artistic motivation: “Planet earth awakened me and strengthened my belief that the sky is the limit and that one must go with the flow,” she explained. Project Objective + Client Feedback Paagman is inspired by nature and the …
Artfully Inclined Transforming a gaudy wall-papered 1970’s powder room into a contemporary oasis, Sieffert of Concrete Zen delivered a spectacular vanity that is much more like a small interior water feature than a conventional sink. Water falls from a minimalistic faucet down the long, sloped Platinum-colored concrete ramp sink into a narrow drain slot at the other end. Deceptively simple-looking, …
This residence was completely reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up by the designer. Its construction blends the warmth of wood with the strength of concrete, forming a unique “hybrid” structure that feels both grounded and inviting. Light and texture play across the surfaces, highlighting the craftsmanship and the careful balance between function and form. The result is a home …
This residence was completely reimagined and rebuilt from the ground up by the designer. Its construction blends the warmth of wood with the strength of concrete, forming a unique “hybrid” structure that feels both grounded and inviting. Light and texture play across the surfaces, highlighting the craftsmanship and the careful balance between function and form. The result is a home …
The designer and their team were asked to bring a fresh perspective to this otherwise traditional, high-rise condominium remodel located in the heart of downtown San Francisco. The main goal of the project was to combine two units into one view-studded home. Areas redesigned included the entry foyer, kitchen, bath, and the creation of a new master wing with bedroom, …
Bath Master A perfect balance of design and materials, this modern bath is washed in natural light and yet bold and monumental in form. Large, superbly crafted pieces of concrete establish a dramatic presence of stately mass in this residence. The feather grey concrete bathtub surround, vanity counter, and shower bench all add to the cool and serene feel of …
Tailor-Made Jeff Kudrick utilized his twenty years of experience in decorative concrete to create an extraordinarily sleek kitchen showcasing the possibilities of large-scale interior concrete, creating a warm atmosphere and modern aesthetic in this Pennsylvania farmhouse. Project Objective + Client Feedback To enhance the minimalist style of their kitchen, the clients wanted the largest pieces of concrete possible without seams. …
Nestled into the Idaho mountainside, this three-story townhouse interior features finishes that add warmth and light while reinforcing a sense of grounded mass against the backdrop of the mountain. With limited natural light, the challenge was to create a modern interior that would integrate with the existing stone-clad regional architecture. The main level has beautifully articulated radiant-heated concrete floors with …
Best Integral Concrete Sink, Concrete Exchange Design Challenge Recognized in the industry as the pinnacle of exceptional design and craftsmanship, the Concrete Exchange Design Challenge showcases talent and technical skill of the very best in creative concrete.
Concrete Master Taking concrete to a new level, this New York City master bathroom combines interlocking vanity with concrete bathroom sinks, tub surround, and shower elements and seamlessly integrates them with a bath of glass and tile to create a peaceful urban oasis. No material but concrete could produce the complex intricacies of this design in such a cost-effective way while …
This custom concrete kitchen was designed as part of a 4,000-plus s.f. San Francisco penthouse. The design-build of this entire project began with only an architectural shell and focused on creating intimate, human-scale spaces. This home is a complete study in materials, texture, and construction. Beautiful cityscape views. Large open spaces. Unique and exciting details. The provocative use of materials …
Paella Passion Fueled by a penchant for paella and the enjoyment of hosting gatherings, the owners of this project were seeking to enhance their outdoor entertaining experience. Calling upon her skill in custom concrete design, Dania Andrade Pelayo of ANCUBA rose to the challenge of integrating multiple concrete pieces that create a beckoning social centerpiece while providing a stage to …
