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THAT'S Made Out of Concrete?
Some uncommon uses you won't believe! | |
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Greetings!
 There appears to be no limit to what you can create using concrete as the medium. We've come across some extraordinary things made out of this versatile material, ranging from the functional (such as fiber-cement siding) to the outrageous (a concrete Porsche?!). Regardless of the purpose, the imagination behind these creations is sure to impress. Here are five of our favorites. See more uncommon uses of concrete at ConcreteNetwork.com.
Jim Peterson,
The Concrete Network
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Concrete and Glass Sculptures
Louisiana artist Michael Eddy creates stunning effects by combining the strength of concrete and the fragility of glass. Over the last three years he has created many distinctive pieces and is constantly finding new ways to meld the two mediums. See more of Eddy's work. |
Concrete Espresso Machine
College student Shmuel Linski wanted to create a consumer product for the kitchen that would be functional as well as decorative. He also wanted it to be made of concrete. His invention, the Espresso Solo, is a stylish way to brew a cup of joe. |
Concrete Porsche
Art lovers attending an exhibition in Bregenz, Austria, were treated to an unusual sight: an ensemble of eleven Porsche 911s cast in concrete, weighing in at 3,300 pounds each. Learn more about the artist and why he chose concrete as his medium.
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Concrete Scrabble Board
For all the Scrabble fanatics out there, here's a creative use of concrete that could take your game to a whole new level: a 5-foot Scrabble board made of poured concrete.
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Concrete Wine Holders
Oenophiles now have a new way to store their favorite beverage -- in concrete wine cubbies that keep the wine cool naturally. The creator, Concrete Revolution Studio, also produces concrete clocks, chairs, home accents and more.
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