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Brutalism in Sydney: A book tour of the city’s concrete heritage

Brutalism in Sydney: A book tour of the city’s concrete heritage

A new book documents the brutalist architecture of Sydney, putting the movement into historical context and highlighting its ongoing relevance.

Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia

Buddhist meditation and bamboo with Vo Trong Nghia

The Vietnamese architect discusses insatiable construction markets and dwindling urban ecologies. For the latter, he recommends bamboo; for the former, meditation.

W Osaka: Tadao Ando’s hometown hotel is a monolith of hidden delights

W Osaka: Tadao Ando’s hometown hotel is a monolith of hidden delights

Ando’s sleek, stark, black box rises above Osaka’s skyline and hides a treasure trove of interiors designed by Concrete.

Mapping concrete and Brutalist architecture across Australia, Asia and beyond

Mapping concrete and Brutalist architecture across Australia, Asia and beyond

From concrete Tokyo to Brutalist Sydney, Blue Crow Media provides a way into new cities — or perhaps a closer look at familiar ones — for the architectural connoisseur, especially those with a keen interest in the twentieth century history.

Making mid-century modern sculpture go green in London

Making mid-century modern sculpture go green in London

Following recent award wins for Brookfield Place Sydney, Make has also been recognised for a landmark workplace project in London. At 80 Charlotte Street, you’ll find architecture in tune with its surroundings.

Concrete revolution – 5 ground breaking poured concrete structures

Concrete revolution – 5 ground breaking poured concrete structures

Gillian Serisier rounds up 5 outstanding examples of poured concrete structures. Prepare to be wowed by seamless stretches of materiality.

3 Singapore homes that utilise concrete to great effect

3 Singapore homes that utilise concrete to great effect

See how architects reinterpret the tropical house with concrete as an endearing protagonist.

The Beauty Of Béton Brut Extolled In The Concrete Light House

The Beauty Of Béton Brut Extolled In The Concrete Light House

HYLA Architects’ Concrete Light House reinterprets the tropical house with concrete as an endearing protagonist.

Wonderwall designs a Japanese winery ‘bunker’ inspired by winemaking

Wonderwall designs a Japanese winery ‘bunker’ inspired by winemaking

Set into a hillside in Japan, the concrete bunker aesthetic of this winery, designed by Wonderwall, belies a fastidious approach to wine-making that defines its layout.

Online offline: AIM Architecture’s retail journey for Harmay

Online offline: AIM Architecture’s retail journey for Harmay

Designed by AIM Architecture, online cosmetic brand Harmay’s first brick-and-mortar store in Hong Kong is a curious, delightful counterpoint to the transactional straightforwardness of online shopping.

Minimalist retail by Adam Kane Architects

Minimalist retail by Adam Kane Architects

Adam Kane Architects brings its signature minimalist aesthetics to a retail environment, creating an elegant space for brides to have a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

A slice of Italy in Melbourne: Biasol’s Pentolina

A slice of Italy in Melbourne: Biasol’s Pentolina

An Italian pasta bar in Melbourne’s CBD by Biasol Design drew design inspiration from the likes of ancient Rome and the modern, culture hub that Melbourne itself has developed.