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Concrete Ideas For Living

by: Pieter A. VanderWerf and Ivan S. Panushev

Publisher: Cemex

Pages: 192

Format: Hard-cover

Pub. Date: 2006

PLU#: 01528

ISBN#: 9780968574034

About This Book:

CONCRETE IDEAS FOR LIVING: A collection of the most beautiful concrete homes around the world!



CEMEX, a global leader of cement and concrete, celebrates their 100 year anniversary with a luxurious table top book that is filled with over 200 photographs, demonstrating the limitless potential and flexibility of concrete as an artistic medium. Discover unique concrete residences from Spain, Canada & Mexico, complete with close-ups of some of the most innovative and contemporary designed concrete kitchens, floors, bathrooms, facades and patios.

To compliment the brilliant images, there is also an important “How To” section summarizing the most recent developments in concrete technology, including a general description of concrete building systems and a survey of the basic methods for giving concrete its beautiful and unique finishes.

Truly a book celebrating the history and endless artistry that concrete offers in creating a strong, environmentally safe, and personalized home, no matter where in the world you live.