On the corner of Elizabeth & Kenmore streets in Lower Manhattan is award-winning architect Tadao Ando's NYC debut - 152 Elizabeth Street.

Architectural Concrete is truly fascinating. It's not like your ordinary construction material. We manufacture it right at the project site, shaping it into its final form using broad industry guidelines that are often quite flexible. That's why we have to approach it differently from other materials, both in the design and construction phases of a project. To get the desired result, the design has to really understand and incorporate the means of construction, considering al

Concrete is a popular building material that is known for its durability and strength. However, it is not immune to cracking. When concrete shrinks during the hydration period, the stresses generated by this process are relieved by cracking in the concrete mass. This can be a problem if the concrete surface is subject to water intrusion, is exposed to view, or both. In these cases, cracking can compromise the appearance of the concrete and even weaken its structural integrity

Naturally, this is often a question we get asked a lot. If you’ve worked in construction for any amount of time, you’ve likely heard the term “architectural concrete” before. But do you really know what it means and why it's important? Have you ever wondered about the history and importance of architectural concrete? So, what is architectural concrete, exactly? At its core, architectural concrete is simply a specific type of concrete that has been designed and cast to be aest