Thanks to its aesthetic qualities and malleability, concrete is the darling of the world's builders and architects. In Argentina in particular, concrete's durability and adaptability to a range of climatic conditions makes it one of the most sought after construction materials, demonstrated by, not only the country's countless museums, hotels, hospitals, but by its residential and smaller-scale buildings as well.
Nowadays, there are countless tools and techniques at the disposal of those who choose to work with concrete—from the frameworks to the tools, to the chemical components, to the training and labor, there are virtually no limits to the methods for achieving high-quality work and results.
Beyond the technical capabilities of concrete, there are also many aesthetical advantages as well. Used alone, concrete allows its user to experiment with a vast array of textures and tones, each depending on the steps taken during the construction process.
In this article, we've compiled a list of 50 Argentine residential projects that highlight concrete's aesthetic and functional qualities: