Building Concrete Furniture


Step One: build formwork and embed rebar to floor

It is necessary to first conceive of the idea as a whole and then begin the process of making a representation drawing and working out the specifics for construction. Concrete has many unique characteristics than other material such as being stronger and lasting longer, but it is also fluid and can form to almost any shapes. This term for its fluid characteristic is often times referred to as the material being plastic.

Step Two: add network of rebar that will provide tensile support

The finish surface of concrete can be varied and are dependent on the surface of the form and the process used before hardening. The surface of concrete can also be treated after the concrete is hardened it can be sandblasted, wet sanded, cut, etched, and bush hammered.

Step Three: finalize formwork and rebar for pour

Concrete also has many negative characteristics such as cracking and it has a very porous surface that absorbs liquids that could stain the surface. It is necessary to seal concrete surfaces often times when they are used for countertop applications and will be in contact with liquids.

Step Four: pour concrete and finish surfaces as necessary

Concrete is a very labor intensive form of construction but its benefits are quite remarkable considering that you are possible finishing a surface that could last thousands of years!! All images are works by Nicholson Architects with Andrew Nasser Structural Engineer and Ostermann Construction and all rights reserved.

Step Five: Secondary pour for seat
Step Six: Enjoy furniture, Concrete bar by Duncan Nicholson

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  1. up_today_archAugust 28, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    very interesting, I just visited Nicholson Architects site and have found it is very close to my approach to architecture!...

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  2. James PerryAugust 30, 2011 at 8:28 PM

    Thanks, I checked out your website your work also looks interesting!

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