Description
Book SynopsisA visual exploration of the world's most extraordinary and inspiring concrete architecture - in a stylish and compact format
Trade Review"What a surprising and beautiful book - a parade of amazing buildings." —Peter York
"Concrete is a beautifully designed book. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject." —John Pawson
"Concrete sheds new light on what is today's most widely used manmade material... Celebrates concrete as malleable and enlivened... This portable edition is a must for enthusiasts with a thirst for modernism and Brutalism."—Aesthetica
"Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing - but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate." —Wall Street Journal
"The eye candy here, from the graceful to the brash, is enough to open the mind of any skeptic." —Atlantic Cities
"A fresh look at the world's mist fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings... Amazing." —Telegraph.co.uk
"A global tour of inspiring and intriguing concrete structures."—Modus Magazine
"An ode to one of the most versatile construction materials in the world, this book explores the many wonderful properties of this robust material—as seen on intriguing structures by architects the likes of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright."—Singapore Tatler Homes
"A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud story that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punch lines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!" —Tipslimited.co.uk
"This smaller more affordable version may help to convince a broader audience of concrete's many attributes." —Self Build & Design
