Hobbit Hole House

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In a (concrete) hole in the ground there lived a Hobbit…

Concrete is an extraordinary material that is practical, expressive, and aesthetic all at once. From a primal and formless slurry, you can transform it into virtually any shape that becomes a solid mass. The possibilities for creative expression are endless.

It has substance and mass, permanence and warmth. It feels earthy, and is at home in both traditional and modern settings. Concrete can also be surprisingly tactile. Cast and shaped, it can feel like stone rounded by the sea. Textured and colored, it can echo the patina of timeworn tile.

Here is one, rather weird, example…

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