8 Amazing Concrete Renovations

There are many reasons to build with concrete: it’s cheap, durable, and minimalistic. Whether adding new concrete elements or exposing old ones, these home renovations make impressive use of the material. Slideshow

Architect Matali Crasset converted a centuries-old farmhouse in the French countryside into a sleek modern home. The second-floor office is housed inside a rectangular concrete addition that Crasset inserted on top of the old farmhouse.