Mid Century Modern Decorative Concrete Blocks

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Mid century modern decorative concrete blocks.

See more ideas about breeze blocks mid century breeze block wall. And marvels over the awesome decorative concrete blocks across the entire facade of the building. Well they re called breeze blocks and we have the scoop. Mid century modern block print style printable art in neutral colors.

Concrete blocks provided a durable material for walls but their dull look encouraged the architects to experiment with geometric patterns creating beautiful screens which add more light to the mid century modern designs. Decorative concrete blocks were made in a wide variety of patterns and often painted white. Jason davidson is a landscape architect in melbourne australia with a passion for mid century modern that started when he and his wife bought their home in beaumaris victoria that happened to be from 1956. As you ve probably noticed these concrete blocks became wildly popular throughout the mid century modern era during the 1950s and 1960s.

See more ideas about decorative concrete blocks mid century modern concrete decor. There are several of these walls in and around the community where i live. Orco block manufactures 9 designs and you can also order these blocks in a variety of concrete colors and finishes e g. Concrete looks great with steel glass and wood and architectural designs of the mid century reflect the innovative use.

Decorative concrete block truly gives a home that authentic mid century look. Geometric art decorative throw pillow covers mid century color blocks cushion covers modern pillow cases 18x18 20x20 housewarming gifts 11whitelane. Breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks are a decorative concrete block used for architectural screen walls and fences. Pease building at 2925 e.

Decorative concrete blocks in mid century modern homes july 8 2015. Dating back to the 1930s breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks offer a decorative screen wall or fence with an architectural appeal. They have been around since the 1930s and became hugely popular in the mid century modern residential commercial buildings of the 1950s 1960s. From shop 11whitelane.

Download instantly and print from home. May 18 2012 explore shafali darling s board mid century modern concrete block designs followed by 127 people on pinterest. The problem now lies with where to find these blocks being manufactured today. Orco sells their screen blocks direct to the public out of their oceanside location.