EB 10- The Colors of Concrete

‘The Colours of Concrete’ explores the aesthetic, constructive and conceptual possibilities of exposed, coloured and white concrete as an integrating material in contemporary architecture. This issue highlights projects that exemplify the dialogue between materiality and context, addressing how concrete can be transformed into a narrative tool that connects architecture, landscape and history.

The content includes projects such as Enrique Sobejano's Madinat al-Zahra Museum, a masterful example of how white concrete can evoke historical memory through its materiality and spatial arrangement. Also on show is Eduardo Souto de Moura's Casa das Histórias, where coloured concrete highlights the links between art and architecture, creating a vibrant environment for Paula Rego's work. For their part, the wineries analysed in the article ‘Coloured concrete as a landscape integrator of wine architecture’ demonstrate how this material can merge buildings with wine-growing landscapes, achieving a balance between functionality and aesthetic sensibility.

The bilingual, scientifically focused publication combines technical articles and projects by architects such as Pezo von Ellrichshausen and Dick van Gameren, showing the versatility of concrete in global architectural applications. Photographs and plans complement the texts, providing an immersive and enriching read for professionals and students.