Concrete House: a calming tale of textures and temperatures!

In the Concrete House, SPAN Architects journey from imposing form and warm textures to minimal spaces brimming with personality… The home anchors a concrete facade of four triangular planes leaning onto the street, visually striking as it greets passers-by. The rawness of exposed concrete conveys a wood-grain rhythm of pinewood formwork, where a powdered ochre dye tames the coarse grey, imparting warmth to the strong materiality. The concrete descends, designating bays and spatial geometry. These planes demarcate parking, an office, and a guest bedroom on the ground floor. Wide steps ascend from a shaded verandah, leading to a niche that […]