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Due to its ability to mold and create different shapes, concrete is one of architecture's most popular materials. While one of its most common uses is as a humble foundation, its plasticity means that it is also used in almost all types of construction, from housing to museums, presenting a variety of details of work that deserves special attention.
Check out this collection of 40 projects that highlight the use of concrete. Impressive!
Casa Scout / BAAG
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Weekend House in Downtown São Paulo / spbr arquitetos
![Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material - Image 9 of 205](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5820/63d7/e58e/ce92/3000/01f7/newsletter/02_-_Vía_spbr_arquitetos_1005_details_01.jpg?1478517713)
Lamas House / moarqs + OTTOLENGHI architects
![Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material - Image 15 of 205](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5820/6492/e58e/ce92/3000/01fb/medium_jpg/03_-_MOARQS_architects___OTTOLENGHI_architects_detalle.jpg?1478517899)
The Mirador House / Víctor Gubbins Browne + Gubbins Arquitectos
![Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material - Image 20 of 205](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5820/6577/e58e/ce92/3000/01ff/medium_jpg/04_-_Tunquen__Víctor_Gubbins_Browne_mas_Gubbins_Arquitectos_D1.jpg?1478518127)
IA House / alarciaferrer arquitectos
![Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material - Image 28 of 205](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5820/6658/e58e/ce67/4d00/0383/newsletter/05_-_alarciaferrer_arquitectos_CIA_DetConstructivos.jpg?1478518353)
JA House / Filipe Pina + Maria Ines Costa
![Concrete Wonders: 40 Impressive Details Using the Cement-Based Building Material - Image 31 of 205](https://images.adsttc.com/media/images/5820/66dc/e58e/ce92/3000/0203/medium_jpg/06_-_Filipe_Pina___Maria_Ines_Costa_FP_IC_-_JA_House_-_details_copy.jpg?1478518480)
Vivienda CC3660 / Cardoso + Zúñiga
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Waterfront Restaurant / Pro-Form Architects
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La Enseñanza School Auditorium / OPUS + MEJÍA
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Tarrawarra Abbey / Baldasso Cortese Architects
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Antoine / BUREAU A
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Corzuelas House / Manuel Gonzalez Veglia + Dolores Menso
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Nautical Base Sunken Under a Dune / THE architectes
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Collage House / S+PS Architects
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Miami Dade College Academic Support Center / Perkins+Will
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Floraplant Pavillion / T3arc
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Roser Chapel / Erithacus arquitectos + Guillermo Maluenda
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Antonio Derka School / Obranegra Arquitectos
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Magritte's / Atelier Tekuto
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Buenos Aires Contemporary Art Museum / Monoblock
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La Loma del Calvario / Ariasrecalde
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Museum of Ocean and Surf / Steven Holl Architects + Solange Fabiao
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New Leme Gallery / Paulo Mendes da Rocha + Metro Arquitetos Associados
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Casa BC / 3ARCH
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Casa 1217 / H Arquitectes
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Gabriela House / TACO taller de arquitectura contextual
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House in Palihue / Bernardo Rosello
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House in Rua de Marracuene / Base Arquitetura
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El Musical Cultural Center / Eduardo de Miguel Arbonés
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San Lucas Pavilion / FRPO Rodriguez & Oriol ARCHITECTURE LANDSCAPE
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Datri & Dasa House / [mavarq]
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Sambade House / spaceworkers
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Adjustable Forms / DLR Group
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E/C House / SAMI-arquitectos
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House in an Orchard / Javier Ramos Morán + Moisés Puente Rodríguez
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House Maza / CHK arquitectura
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Mercedes House / Frazzi Arquitectos
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MP House / alcolea+tárrago arquitectos
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Workshop House / PAX.ARQ
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Paula Souza Center / Spadoni AA + Pedro Taddei Arquitetos Associados
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Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 26, 2021.