Concrete Benches: Furnishings for Inside and Outdoors the Residence

Concrete Benches: Furniture for Inside and Outside the Home

Concrete is not purely a structural element. As we demonstrated in an article about kitchen projects using concrete countertops, the material is gaining significant traction in the world of residential furnishings and fixtures. To further exemplify this, we have curated a list of several projects that use concrete benches to create beautiful moments inside and outside the home.

Concrete has several advantages as a furnishing material. A versatile product that can adopt a rough or polished finish, as well as being waterproof and resilient, concrete benches can sit confidently within interior and exterior spaces. The material’s strength also allows it to perform structural as well as aesthetic functions, such as supporting furniture, plants, and of course, people. The seemingly “raw” aesthetic of concrete also serves as an interesting transition between interiors and exteriors. See for yourself below:

Aberto Studio / AR Arquitetos

Casa Geminada / CR2 Arquitetura

Golf House / Luciano Kruk Arquitectos

Torcuato House Pavilion / Besonias Almeida Arquitectos

Concrete House in Caviano / Wespi de Meuron Romeo architects

Jabuticabeiras House / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

Tâmega House / Labcity

Casa + Estúdio / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

House 3×33 / 23 SUL

Apartamento Jardins / Breves Arquitetura

Apartamento MM / Studio RO+CA

Pamplona Apartment / Zoom Urbanismo Arquitetura e Design

Galeria Adriana Varejao / Tacoa Arquitetos

Maracanã House / Terra e Tuma Arquitetos Associados

JD House / BAK Arquitectos

Forest House / Besonias Almeida Arquitectos

Casa Cher / Bak Arquitectos

H3 House / Luciano Kruk

Editor’s note: This article was originally published on January 14, 2020