Mid Century Modern Decorative Concrete Blocks

Jason davidson is a landscape architect in melbourne australia with a passion for mid century modern that started when he and his wife bought their home in beaumaris victoria that happened to be from 1956.

Mid century modern decorative concrete blocks.

And marvels over the awesome decorative concrete blocks across the entire facade of the building. Pease building at 2925 e. Decorative concrete blocks were made in a wide variety of patterns and often painted white. See more ideas about decorative concrete blocks mid century modern concrete decor.

Sandblasted or with sides cut very flat after the blocks are molded. Geometric art decorative throw pillow covers mid century color blocks cushion covers modern pillow cases 18x18 20x20 housewarming gifts 11whitelane. Well they re called breeze blocks and we have the scoop. See more ideas about breeze blocks mid century breeze block wall.

Orco sells their screen blocks direct to the public out of their oceanside location. Decorative concrete block truly gives a home that authentic mid century look. Orco block manufactures 9 designs and you can also order these blocks in a variety of concrete colors and finishes e g. They have been around since the 1930s and became hugely popular in the mid century modern residential commercial buildings of the 1950s 1960s.

Download instantly and print from home. Mid century modern block print style printable art in neutral colors. Breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks are a decorative concrete block used for architectural screen walls and fences. As you ve probably noticed these concrete blocks became wildly popular throughout the mid century modern era during the 1950s and 1960s.

From shop 11whitelane. The problem now lies with where to find these blocks being manufactured today. There are several of these walls in and around the community where i live. May 18 2012 explore shafali darling s board mid century modern concrete block designs followed by 127 people on pinterest.

Dating back to the 1930s breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks offer a decorative screen wall or fence with an architectural appeal. Decorative concrete blocks in mid century modern homes july 8 2015. Modern mid century decorative concrete blocks by modern charlotte 0 comments i know i m not the only one who drives past the j n. Concrete blocks provided a durable material for walls but their dull look encouraged the architects to experiment with geometric patterns creating beautiful screens which add more light to the mid century modern designs.