Concrete

'What a surprising and beautiful book – a parade of amazing buildings.' – Peter York

'Concrete is a beautifully designed book. It is also a thought-provoking exploration of an important subject.' – John Pawson

'Concrete sheds new light on what is today's most widely used manmade material ... Celebrates concrete as malleable and enlivened ... This portable edition is a must for enthusiasts with a thirst for modernism and Brutalism.' – Aesthetica

'Yes, concrete can be cold and imposing – but as the structures in the book attest, it can also be colourful, playful, and delicate.' – Wall Street Journal

'The eye candy here, from the graceful to the brash, is enough to open the mind of any skeptic.' – Atlantic Cities

'A fresh look at the world's mist fascinating and beautiful concrete buildings ... Amazing.' –Telegraph

'A global tour of inspiring and intriguing concrete structures.' – Modus Magazine

'An ode to one of the most versatile construction materials in the world, this book explores the many wonderful properties of this robust material – as seen on intriguing structures by architects the likes of Le Corbusier and Frank Lloyd Wright.' – Singapore Tatler Homes

'A fast-paced and entertaining read-aloud story that provides ample opportunity for character voices and multiple punch lines. Children will wager predictions throughout, and crack up at the clever and comical ending!' – Tipslimited

'This smaller more affordable version may help to convince a broader audience of concrete's many attributes.' – Self Build & Design