Concrete has been given new life in the last 10-15 years. It has become a viable aesthetic, especially in contemporary and urban designs. Nature gives concrete its appeal—the qualities of durability and convenience. Artistry gives it flair—simplicity, gracefulness and the freedom of a blank canvas. All these attributes come together in a concrete patio. A Concrete Patio: Nature and Art
Concrete is a medium that has a natural beauty not unlike that of granite, marble, and quartz. In fact, some artists have called it “liquid stone.” This flexibility, this liquidity, frees up the design potential, allowing you to create a surface like no other. Architects, builders and artists now use concrete for furniture, kitchen countertops, even interior walls (the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth is a beautiful example). In other words, concrete is no longer an ugly duckling material. It has come into its own in this 21st century—for monumental buildings, home interiors, urban landscaping, pool deck design and works of art, just to name a few examples.
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