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Concrete Houses in Ecuador: Living Spaces that Break the Mold
- Written by Belén Maiztegui | Translated by Maggie Johnson
- May 27
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With its wide range of applications and cosmetic properties, concrete is having a moment in the world of architecture. Today, thanks to the ever-moving stream of innovation in concrete production and application, optimal results are now the norm rather than the exception. For architects and builders alike, concrete is an opportunity to explore and experiment with tones and textures, ensuring that there is something for every design and project.
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What is the Future of Concrete in Architecture?
In this article, we focus on 10 housing projects in Ecuador that highlight concrete as the principal building material.
Casa JS-DM / Diez+Muller Arquitectos
- Year: 2013
- Location: Tumbaco, Ecuador
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Cubo House / Diez+Muller Arquitectos
- Year: 2015
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
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odD House 1.0 / odD+
- Year: 2015
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
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House Between Blocks / Natura Futura Arquitectura
- Year: 2017
- Location: Babahoyo, Ecuador
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Casa Tacuri / Gabriel Rivera Arquitectos
- Year: 2017
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
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La casa en la quebrada / Diez + Muller Arquitectos
- Year: 2017
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
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Casa Mashar / Ruptura Morlaca Arquitectura
- Year: 2017
- Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
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Casa entre bosque / Diez + Muller Arquitectos
- Year: 2019
- Location: Cumbayá, Ecuador
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Casa blanco y negro / Andres Argudo
- Year: 2019
- Location: Cuenca, Ecuador
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Intervención Un Bosque / Aquiles Jarrín
- Year: 2020
- Location: Quito, Ecuador
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- Check out more of Ecuador's concrete houses as well as this list of our best articles on concrete.
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