Five Modern Australian Homes Embracing the Concrete Look

Microcement is a versatile material used to render walls, floors, and joinery to create a seamless concrete-inspired finish. Let’s take a look at five modern homes across Australia that incorporate concrete or microcement surfaces. See the creative ways that designers are showcasing these two materials.

Alexander House, Sydney

A&D: Alexander&CO.

Located in inner Sydney, Alexander House is a residential project based on an organic and softly textural approach. Its design blends microcement and concrete surfaces along with timber, rammed earth brick, polished plaster and stone. The result is warm, earthy, sculptural spaces.

Waterloo, Melbourne

A&D: C.Kairouz Architects

The boutique residence of Sammy Kairouz, interior design director at C.Kairouz Architects, features a contrasting language of rugged concrete ceilings and polished microcement flooring. Designed with a monochromatic colour palette, the space embodies his preference for minimalistic design. A key consideration was the interplay of light and shade. Sheer curtains and softly textured surfaces allow light to be gently diffused.

Malvern Garden House, Melbourne

A&D: Taylor Knights

This 1930s residence has been transformed to blend contemporary updates with its original historic features. The unique heritage-listed exterior has been preserved, while the new extension incorporates internal and external concrete walls — chosen to evoke a sense of modern luxury, as well as their enduring and tactile quality.

Arcos, Brisbane

A&D: Joe Adsett

Inspired by Spanish Revival Influences, this family home creates a sense of grandeur with high ceilings and seamless surfaces of sweeping proportions. The pillar and beam structures of classic Spanish Revival designs are streamlined with clean arches and curves. A neutral colour palette (including blonde oak timber) creates a warm, minimalist aesthetic befitting the balmy Queensland location. Softly textured concrete render is a perfect canvas for natural light.

Rose Park, Adelaide

A&D: Studio Gram

This early 1900s villa renovation seamlessly integrates concrete throughout its interior and exterior. The contemporary extensions to this heritage-listed home honour many of the original features, including the off-form concrete walls of the original structure.

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