Concrete jungle

How could I not start a concrete post with the most stunning of my Melbourne-life BFF-date champagne-sipping locations?! The Prahran Hotel (II) by the multi-talented Techné Architects is simply stunning. If you live in Melbourne and haven't been, go! If you don't live in Melbourne, visit and go! Well worth the trip to sit in your own cosy concrete pipe, lean in for conspiratorial conversations or voyeuristically stare at passerbys, hoping they don't look up and catch you. The bar is stunning, the outdoor courtyard is stunning, the facade is stunning. The whole thing is… well, stunning. Its an occupational hazard that I wasted part of my day-sans-kids-with-BFF walking around looking at every little architectural detail, ooo-ing and ahh-ing, but it didn't take too long to shake it off, order up some bubbles from the cute young bar staff and settle ourselves down into comfort and seclusion. I just wished I had discovered it sooner in my Melbourne life, but no matter, its definitely high on the list for the next visit back to catch up with all my ex-locals.


Prahran Hotel interiors by Techné Architects. More #concrete on the blog.
{Prahran Hotel interiors by Techné Architects}


Concrete basin stands in the bathrooms of the Prahran Hotel by Techné Architects. More #concrete on the blog.
{Concrete basin stands in the bathrooms of the Prahran Hotel by Techné Architects. Image via the cool hunter}


Concrete Aëon Illumination Stal pendant lights from Satelight in the Prahran Hotel bar by Techne. More #concrete on the blog.
{Concrete Aëon Illumination Stal pendant lights from Satelight in the Prahran Hotel bar}


Prahran Hotel interiors by Techné Architects. More #concrete on the blog.
{Prahran Hotel interiors by Techné Architects}


Some more concrete-y goodness...

Cement Glassface render in a recognisable project (if you watch The Block that is). Images by Sky High Renders Pty Ltd, Architectural Wall Finishes. More #concrete on the blog.
{Cement Glassface render in a recognisable project (if you watch The Block that is). Images by Sky High Renders Pty Ltd, Architectural Wall Finishes, and (yay!) they are Perth and Melbourne based at the moment}


Concrete shelf with waterfall end paired with polished concrete floors - work by Perth (Freo) locals Concrete Studio. More #concrete on the blog.
{Concrete shelf with waterfall end paired with polished concrete floors - work by Perth (Freo) locals Concrete Studio}


Dark grey Concrete island bench with undermount sink in a Perth Hills residence, again by Concrete Studio. More #concrete on the blog.
{Dark grey Concrete island bench with undermount sink in a Perth Hills residence, again by Concrete Studio. Have you noticed lots of these are Perth-based? Lucky you! I'm sharing my own build project research - 2 birds with 1 lump of concrete}


Exposed aggregate and high polished concrete floor by PCS, Perth. More #concrete on the blog.
{Exposed aggregate and high polished concrete floor by PCS, Perth}


Polished concrete floors in the natural 'Architectural finish' with no exposed aggregate, by DS Grinding in Perth.  More #concrete on the blog.
{Polished concrete floors in the natural 'Architectural finish' with no exposed aggregate, by DS Grinding in Perth}


Skol cups by The Design Division with stunning textural contrast.  More #concrete on the blog.
{Skol cups by The Design Division with stunning textural contrast}


Iris Hantverk's Round Grey Concrete bowl for a smooth and sculptural element on your table. more #concrete on the blog.
{Iris Hantverk's Round Grey Concrete bowl for a smooth and sculptural element on your table. Available from Hard To Find}


Of course, how could I do concrete without all the ah-maaay-zing designs from 22 Design Studio. All available in Australia through Box Car Orange, here are some of my faves (not including the Rock ring that I have making it's way to me now). Trust me, visit the site and you will want it all!


4th Dimension Concrete Clock by 22 Design Studio for some depth and interest on your wall. more #concrete on the blog.
{4th Dimension Concrete Clock by 22 Design Studio for some depth and interest on your wall}

22 Design Studio's 4th Dimension Concrete Watch with black leather strap - I lust after this! more #concrete on the blog.
{22 Design Studio's 4th Dimension Concrete Watch with black leather strap - I lust after this!}

Module Concrete Ring by 22 Design Studio. more #concrete on the blog.
{Module Concrete Ring by 22 Design Studio}

Concrete Sketch Pencil by 22 Design Studio. more #concrete on the blog.
{Concrete Sketch Pencil by 22 Design Studio}


And a few DIY and overseas designs to get you inspired…

DIY concrete votives. Check out Mette's simple how-to instructions on her blog Monster's Circus.  More #concrete on the blog.
{DIY concrete votives. Check out Mette's simple how-to instructions on her blog Monster's Circus}


Vido Nori's statement-making, origami-inspired Concrete Tableware.  More #concrete on the blog.
{Vido Nori's statement-making, origami-inspired Concrete Tableware via Design Milk}


Made from bamboo, cement and construction waste, the And pendant by Bentu Design proves sustainability is sexy. More #concrete on the blog.
{Made from bamboo, cement and construction waste, the And pendant by Bentu Design proves sustainability is sexy}


David Taylor's Considered Objects formed in concrete and brass. More #concrete on the blog.
{David Taylor's Considered Objects formed in concrete and brass, via Design Milk}


Stylizimo Nina Holst's basement living room. Concrete and greys everywhere. More #concrete on the blog.
{Stylizimo Nina Holst's basement living room. Concrete and greys everywhere - love it!}


Yummy walls in this eclectic loft apartment in Budapest by Shay Sabag. More #concrete on the blog.
{Yummy walls in this eclectic loft apartment in Budapest by Shay Sabag. Via homedsgn}


Catherine Op de Beeck's Zatara furniture made of concrete and driftwood. More #concrete on the blog.
{Catherine Op de Beeck's Zatara furniture made of concrete and driftwood. Sourced from Design Milk}


The sleek Ramat Hasharon House 13 in Israel by Pitsou Kedem Architects. more #concrete on the blog.
{The sleek Ramat Hasharon House 13 in Israel by Pitsou Kedem Architects}


I couldn't resist throwing in a few more that I have shown you before from Aussie designers at trade shows, especially now that some of these guys are really making their mark on the design world.


Paul Townsin’s Me + Me Too #Lamps, made of moulded #concrete and so, so beautiful in person. More #concrete on the blog.
{Paul Townsin’s Me + Me Too Lamps, made of moulded concrete and so, so beautiful in person}


Comfortable (yes, I said comfortable) and stunning sculptural concrete design called the Ribbon Chair by Vivianne Kollevris. more #concrete on the blog.
{Comfortable (yes, I said comfortable) and stunning sculptural concrete design called the Ribbon Chair by Vivianne Kollevris}


Kasa detailed concrete homewares by An/Aesthetic. More #concrete on the blog.
{Kasa detailed concrete homewares by An/Aesthetic. Love these still but I'm really really trying not to buy any more homewares before we have a house to put them in!}


The Jack speaker by Ben Wahrlich for An/Aesthetic. more #concrete on the blog.
{The Jack speaker by Ben Wahrlich for An/Aesthetic}

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xo Romona

PS. As usual, these products are just a collection of goodies I’ve found in my scrollings and are not paid endorsements. All images belong to the designers linked.

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