The World According to Concrete

So my studio professor asked us to go to the store and buy a book on Architecture or Interior design that really spoke to us. It had to be a specific firm and it had to be something we would then refer to throughout the semester for inspiration in our own design.

So .. I went to Strand in Union Square and was pleased to have found a gem.

I am now absolutely obsessed with this Amsterdam based design firm. Their work is minimal yet absurd or maybe conceptual yet literal or "concrete". To say the least .. amazing and inspiring.

The clients for this pharmacy were open as far as design.. they said "You can do anything .. all we need are drawers to put the prescriptions in." Well Concrete went literal and did just that.. Love it!


Who said libraries were boring?? Not Concrete.



I can't get over how cool this concept is.. this place is called the supperclub .. basically it is a club and a dining experience. Very avant-garde. I love this room because .. well it is basically a big comfy pit with pillows where you sit down and dine and probably fall asleep after.. so interesting.. what a unique experience this must be..


Had to throw this in. I love all white.. there is just something so refreshing about it. Love the dark floors and the products really sing on the shelves.

This is during fashion week in Amsterdam .. in a venue .. Concrete created these lovely sheer curtains to house all the different lines being showcased. Such a simple concept yet so strong and effective.

Now this is a hotel I hope at some point in my life I will have enough money to stay in. I cannot get over the lighting and that pool...there are no words..



A little Hollywood glam at a cocktail bar.. again the lighting.. everything just glistens..

I seriously wanted to post every picture on their site but I got tired. So exciting and inspiring. I am excited to use them as my inspiration this semester!! Cheers!!