Concrete Shell
Curved concrete structures that use thin shells to span large areas with minimal material.
Concrete shells are structural forms that achieve strength through curvature rather than mass. This approach enables architects and designers to create dramatic spans and sculptural geometries while optimizing material efficiency.
The community explores shell structures across scales, from pavilions and residences to furniture and parametric installations. Work here investigates how shell geometry, material properties, and fabrication techniques combine to produce both functional and expressive architectural outcomes.
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FGR Architects Folds a Concrete Curtain Around a Layered Toorak Residence
In Melbourne's leafy east, rippling concrete fins wrap a split-level dwelling that trades suburban spectacle for slow, private revelation.
Alhumaidhi Architects Wraps a Kuwaiti Courtyard Home in Soft Arches and Cascading Green
Shell House in Abdullah al-Salem reimagines the traditional Kuwaiti courtyard dwelling through layered terraces, planted edges, and sculpted light.
Concrete Shell Pavilion by UA Lab: A Sculptural Community Space in Ahmedabad
A minimalist concrete pavilion offering open, interconnected community spaces with circular columns, natural materials, and calming contrasts within a residential development.
Shell Chair: A Plywood Seat That Trades Four-Legged Certainty for an Unfolding Experience
Maryam Moradi and Reza Kabudmehri split a plywood backrest into unfolding panels, turning the act of sitting into an encounter with balance and enclosure.
