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.
Mid century modern decorative concrete blocks.
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There are several of these walls in and around the community where i live.
They have been around since the 1930s and became hugely popular in the mid century modern residential commercial buildings of the 1950s 1960s.
Orco block manufactures 9 designs and you can also order these blocks in a variety of concrete colors and finishes e g.
Well they re called breeze blocks and we have the scoop.
The problem now lies with where to find these blocks being manufactured today.
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 were made in a wide variety of patterns and often painted white.
As you ve probably noticed these concrete blocks became wildly popular throughout the mid century modern era during the 1950s and 1960s.
Oct 7 2015 concrete block patterns popular in mcm architecture.
Decorative concrete block truly gives a home that authentic mid century look.
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Concrete looks great with steel glass and wood and architectural designs of the mid century reflect the innovative use.
Orco sells their screen blocks direct to the public out of their oceanside location.
And marvels over the awesome decorative concrete blocks across the entire facade of the building.
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Decorative concrete blocks in mid century modern homes july 8 2015.
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Sandblasted or with sides cut very flat after the blocks are molded.
Breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks are a decorative concrete block used for architectural screen walls and fences.
May 18 2012 explore shafali darling s board mid century modern concrete block designs followed by 127 people on pinterest.
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