Silo-top Studio / O-OFFICE Architects
In 2012, O-office transformed the top floor of a 1960s silo building in the oldest beer factory in Guangzhou, the central city of southern China.
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In architecture, concrete is a highly versatile, robust, and flexible material made from a combination of cement, coarse and fine aggregates, and water. It is used in various structural systems due to its incredible strength and durability, including foundations, walls, floors, and ceilings. Concrete’s moldability allows it to take on almost any shape, facilitating unique and complex architectural designs. Additionally, it can be treated to display different finishes or textures, contributing not only to a building’s structure but also to its aesthetic appeal. Its attributes of thermal mass and fire resistance further enhance its architectural utility. Despite its common association with modern and brutalist architecture, concrete’s adaptability ensures its relevance in a broad spectrum of architectural styles.
In 2012, O-office transformed the top floor of a 1960s silo building in the oldest beer factory in Guangzhou, the central city of southern China.
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