Fair-faced concrete decoration

INTRODUCTION

Exposed concrete refers to architectural fair-faced concrete, made from a mixture of cement, mortar, and water. After pouring and removing the formwork, it retains the original mold texture, seams, and coloration. It is often used on structural beams, columns, partitions, and walls. The material itself is highly moldable and remains a prominent element in architectural expression today. The renowned Japanese architect Tadao Ando is internationally known for his extensive use of exposed concrete in residential and public buildings, such as his “Church Trilogy” (Church of the Wind, Church of the Light, Church on the Water), which embody the philosophy of coexistence with nature. With concrete, glass, and steel framing, Ando created architecture rich in Zen aesthetics, inspiring global architectural trends. The gray tones and raw, unfinished look of exposed concrete integrate into home design, presenting a pure, serene, and rustic beauty—its unique charm remains timeless.

The production process of exposed concrete is complex and requires a high level of craftsmanship. It is technically demanding in both design and construction, and the work hours are lengthy. It tests the architect’s skills and is relatively costly. Therefore, there are now alternative finishes such as “faux exposed concrete paint,” which replicate the look and texture of real concr

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Four Seasons Movement

住宅設計｜183 square meters｜The scenery of the four seasons is like music played leisurely

This design project is located in the New Bay Area of Kaohsiung, with views of the sea to the west and mountains to the north. In each space, you can freely roam the beautiful city. In the design and planning of this rough house, the moving lines were reorganized to position the space, and the spatial advantages were used to fully expand the line of sight, presenting an invincible view of the landscape, making the grand style of a luxury residence come to life. The focus of rough house decoration is to retain the sense of openness and hierarchy of the space, and to add profound artistic heritage. The materials are selected to express the appearance of the space, such as thin art bricks imported from Italy, which have a gradient feel like watercolor brushes; large-size rectangular thin bricks are also laid to reduce dividing lines and blurred grooves to achieve the visual sense of enlarging the space.