Graphic Concrete is excited to be present at Milan Design Week 2013. You can find us at the Meet My Project Milan event at Studio Next from 9th to 14th of April. This time graphic concrete is implemented in a bench system called ‘Meteor Graphic’ designed by Samuli Naamanka and prefabricated by Il Cantiere. The benches are displayed in the park surroundings. See you there!
Making a concrete impression in Milan Design Week 2013
Graphic Concrete at Materialdagen 2013 in Stockholm
Graphic Concrete is present at Materialdagen 2013 in Stockholm on March 21st arranged by Materialbiblioteket (the Materials Library). Architects, designers and product developers gather to hear about the upcoming trends and key materials in future construction. Graphic Concrete is also featured in the Materials Library’s permanent exhibition, go visit for information and inspiration: www.materialbiblioteket.se.
Graphic Concrete is present at Materialdagen 2013 in Stockholm on March 21st arranged by Materialbiblioteket (the Materials Library). Architects, designers and product developers gather to hear about the upcoming trends and key materials in future construction. Graphic Concrete is also featured in the Materials Library’s permanent exhibition, go visit for information and inspiration: www.materialbiblioteket.se.
New Graphic Concrete website launched
We are very delighted to announce the launch of our renewed website!
The layout and contents have been totally transformed. We hope you appreciate the new look and improved navigation, which makes it even easier to find all the information you need. We have also updated all of the information so that you can be confident that everything is as current as possible. The website has been designed using the latest technology and will also be available for mobile devices.
To serve more our visitors and customers around the world in their own native languages, the website will also be launched this spring in Finnish, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, German, French and other selected languages.
If you have any feedback regarding the new website, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
We are very delighted to announce the launch of our renewed website!
The layout and contents have been totally transformed. We hope you appreciate the new look and improved navigation, which makes it even easier to find all the information you need. We have also updated all of the information so that you can be confident that everything is as current as possible. The website has been designed using the latest technology and will also be available for mobile devices.
To serve more our visitors and customers around the world in their own native languages, the website will also be launched this spring in Finnish, Swedish, Italian, Spanish, German, French and other selected languages.
If you have any feedback regarding the new website, please do not hesitate to get in touch with us.
Helsingin Tervapääskynen wins prize for durable stone construction
The residential building Helsingin Tervapääskynen designed by architects Helamaa&Pulkkinen Oy has been awarded the Kestävä Kivitalo 2012 prize for durable stone construction. The building also features graphic concrete used in the building’s retaining wall. The cows depicted on the retaining wall hark back to the veterinary college and its stables which used to stand on the site.
The cow design was created from a photograph taken by photographer Tapio Vanhatalo.
The residential building Helsingin Tervapääskynen designed by architects Helamaa&Pulkkinen Oy has been awarded the Kestävä Kivitalo 2012 prize for durable stone construction. The building also features graphic concrete used in the building’s retaining wall. The cows depicted on the retaining wall hark back to the veterinary college and its stables which used to stand on the site.
The cow design was created from a photograph taken by photographer Tapio Vanhatalo.
Projektiuutiset 5/2012 – Kaleva Printing House
The design parameters for the new printing facility of Oulu newspaper Kaleva specified simple and efficient as well as attractive and of high quality. The external walls were adorned in a birch-tree motif cast with graphic concrete.
The design parameters for the new printing facility of Oulu newspaper Kaleva specified simple and efficient as well as attractive and of high quality. The external walls were adorned in a birch-tree motif cast with graphic concrete.
Betong 4/2011 – Hetaste ämnena på Nordiska Betongforskningsmötet
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HANS – Ehitaja 3/2011
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A+_Belgian architectural review 223 & Betons hybrides 06/2011
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Graphic Concrete at Radical Design Week Shanghai
Please meet graphic concrete® and the Innovator Designer Samuli Naamanka
at Radical Design Week Shanghai the 26th of October to 4th of November!
Please meet graphic concrete® and the Innovator Designer Samuli Naamanka
at Radical Design Week Shanghai the 26th of October to 4th of November!
Architectual Record 2/2010 – Putting a fresh face on concrete panels
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Newsletter 2/2012
Leaf Review 10/2008 – History Brought Into Sharp Relief
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Beton 10/06
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The Graphic Concrete Pavilion in the grounds of Milan Triennale
The Graphic Concrete Pavilion built and displayed in the grounds of the Milan Triennale in Fuori Salone 2012 is intended to raise questions relative to sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.
The architectural project, which adheres to the principles of sustainable development, bears the signatures of the Norwegian architect office of Sami Rintala and Dagur Eggertsson and the inventor of graphic concrete, interior architect Samuli Naamanka. The Italian company TRUZZI, specialists in pre-fabricated concrete, sponsored the initiative and have actively collaborated in the development of graphic concrete and in building the pavilion.
The Graphic Concrete Pavilion built and displayed in the grounds of the Milan Triennale in Fuori Salone 2012 is intended to raise questions relative to sustainable architecture and eco-friendly design.
The architectural project, which adheres to the principles of sustainable development, bears the signatures of the Norwegian architect office of Sami Rintala and Dagur Eggertsson and the inventor of graphic concrete, interior architect Samuli Naamanka. The Italian company TRUZZI, specialists in pre-fabricated concrete, sponsored the initiative and have actively collaborated in the development of graphic concrete and in building the pavilion.
Betoni 2/2012 – Graphic Concrete in Triennale, Milan
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Projektiuutiset 2/2012– Manskun Rasti office complex becomes new gateway to Helsinki
Projektiuutiset showcased the new head offices of project development and construction company Skanska in its issue 2/2012, graphic concrete plays a fundamental role.
By Marja Hakola, photos Anders Portman
“The new Skanska head offices rising at the intersection of two main thoroughfares leading into the city, Mannerheimintie and Hakamäentie streets, has transformed the entire Helsinki cityscape. The Manskun Rasti office complex now stands as a proud new gateway into the city.”
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Projektiuutiset showcased the new head offices of project development and construction company Skanska in its issue 2/2012, graphic concrete plays a fundamental role.
By Marja Hakola, photos Anders Portman
“The new Skanska head offices rising at the intersection of two main thoroughfares leading into the city, Mannerheimintie and Hakamäentie streets, has transformed the entire Helsinki cityscape. The Manskun Rasti office complex now stands as a proud new gateway into the city.”
Newsletter 1/2012
Projektiuutiset 1/2012 – Haste makes waste – Graphic concrete 15 years
By Susanna Luoto
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Betoni magazine 3/2012 – New power plant under construction – Ekokem to expand waste energy recovery
Environmental management service provider Ekokem is expanding waste energy recovery at its Riihimäki facility with the construction of a new plant. The 40-m tall stairwell tower stands as a landmark at the site and was given an impressive look with a surface treatment of graphic concrete.
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Environmental management service provider Ekokem is expanding waste energy recovery at its Riihimäki facility with the construction of a new plant. The 40-m tall stairwell tower stands as a landmark at the site and was given an impressive look with a surface treatment of graphic concrete.
Graphic Concrete Ltd in New York
SCENARIOS, supported by Design Forum, is being organized by the Finnish Cultural institute in New York and the Consulate General of Finland in New York. SCENARIOS is part of a New Finnish Design project that was launched in 2007.
The inventor of graphic concrete, interior architect Samuli Naamanka will represent Graphic Concrete Ltd at the event: “Example of the innovative use of graphic concrete is SC Johnson “Project Honor”, Fortaleza Hall” by Foster&Partners architects, our pilot project in the USA. Furthermore, I see the possibilities in high buildings. The use of only one construction material – in this case, reinforced concrete – improves the strength of the building. The graphic concrete is part of this material, adding nothing but exposing the aggregate in different designs.” – Samuli Naamanka, interior architect, the inventor of graphic concrete
SCENARIOS, supported by Design Forum, is being organized by the Finnish Cultural institute in New York and the Consulate General of Finland in New York. SCENARIOS is part of a New Finnish Design project that was launched in 2007.
The inventor of graphic concrete, interior architect Samuli Naamanka will represent Graphic Concrete Ltd at the event: “Example of the innovative use of graphic concrete is SC Johnson “Project Honor”, Fortaleza Hall” by Foster&Partners architects, our pilot project in the USA. Furthermore, I see the possibilities in high buildings. The use of only one construction material – in this case, reinforced concrete – improves the strength of the building. The graphic concrete is part of this material, adding nothing but exposing the aggregate in different designs.” – Samuli Naamanka, interior architect, the inventor of graphic concrete
Estonian architects awarded for the innovative use of graphic concrete™
Arhitektuuribüroo Salto OÜ and the design bureau Laika, Belka & Strelka OÜ received the first Special Prize in the 11th ‘Concrete Building of the Year’ competition at Concrete Day, held on the 10th of March 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia. The prize was given in recognition of an integrated architectural solution and the idea of graphic concrete™ at the Open Air Exhibition Grounds of the Estonian Road Museum (Varbuse, Kanepi Municipality, Põlva County).
Arhitektuuribüroo Salto OÜ and the design bureau Laika, Belka & Strelka OÜ received the first Special Prize in the 11th ‘Concrete Building of the Year’ competition at Concrete Day, held on the 10th of March 2011 in Tallinn, Estonia. The prize was given in recognition of an integrated architectural solution and the idea of graphic concrete™ at the Open Air Exhibition Grounds of the Estonian Road Museum (Varbuse, Kanepi Municipality, Põlva County).
Graphic Concrete Ltd awarded for Best Material 2011
graphic concrete™ by Graphic Concrete Ltd was awarded Best Material 2011 at the Material Xperience in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The theme for Material Xperience (Feb 7-11th 2011), organized by Materia and Architectenweb, was ‘Adding Value’.
The jury had selected five nominees from more than ninety participants, from which the winner was chosen by the public at Material Xperience. The nominees were evaluated by characteristics such as creativeness, aesthetics, sustainability and inspiration. graphic concrete™ received 34 percent of the total vote. The award was presented by the architect Els Zijlstra, the founder and creative director of Materia.
graphic concrete™ by Graphic Concrete Ltd was awarded Best Material 2011 at the Material Xperience in Utrecht, The Netherlands. The theme for Material Xperience (Feb 7-11th 2011), organized by Materia and Architectenweb, was ‘Adding Value’.
The jury had selected five nominees from more than ninety participants, from which the winner was chosen by the public at Material Xperience. The nominees were evaluated by characteristics such as creativeness, aesthetics, sustainability and inspiration. graphic concrete™ received 34 percent of the total vote. The award was presented by the architect Els Zijlstra, the founder and creative director of Materia.