CONSTRUCTION OF BUILDINGS WITH ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

Architectural concrete (visible concrete, decorative concrete, natural concrete) is concrete that is visible without final decorative treatment and is increasingly adorning the facades of buildings, reinforced concrete elements of squares, and interiors. The diversity of the structure and texture of concrete today gives rise to the diversity of the visible surface of concrete. In addition to concrete, the type of formwork, the type of formwork release agent (formwork), the formwork bonding agents, and the care of the concrete have a great influence on the appearance of the concrete surface. The contractor must also have experience in the execution of reinforced concrete elements. This paper will present the various types of architectural concrete, highlight key details that require attention during execution, discuss common errors encountered in the process, and showcase several completed projects in Croatia.