This unique architectural block separates and defines space and creates an openness like no other.
Mid century decorative concrete blocks for garden walls.
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.
Screen blocks are decorative blocks they are not considered structural units and should not be used.
Mid century architects created impressive concrete walls naturally decorated by light and shadows.
The repetitive pattern of a breezeblock wall creates a garden screen that is a decorative point of interest and an offset to the solid structure of.
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Decorative concrete blocks in mid century modern homes july 8 2015.
Popouts angles and overhangs enliven concrete walls with contrasts of highlights and shade creating beautiful decoration with patterns which are changing from morning to night.
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Jun 15 2019 explore lois williams bunch s board retro concrete wall screen designs followed by 1058 people on pinterest.
See more ideas about breeze blocks mid century house design.
Shadow block walls can be surprisingly beautiful.
A simple mid century tract home was spruced up by minnesota s ground one with a decorative concrete block wall reminiscent of the beautifully patterned designs from the 1950s and 1960s.
Breeze blocks or architectural screen blocks are a decorative concrete block used for architectural screen walls and fences.
F inishes and designs for decorative concrete block walls are limited only by imagination and availability of products.
Orco sells their screen blocks direct to the public out of their oceanside location.
Often called pattern blocks or breeze blocks screen wall blocks have an art deco appeal in common with many fashions from the 50 s and 60 s.
Major june 2019 update of where to buy breeze blocks in the u s.
May 26 2016 extensive research 19 companies that sell 25 breeze block designs also known as screen blocks or architectural block.