#concrete

Hillhead Library, Glasgow, 2025

A concrete library building with tall narrow windows and a central entrance. Several people walk on the pavement in front, and a traffic light stands to the left. The sky is partly cloudy. Signs next to the entrance read “Library and Learning Centre.”.

Featuring a “large decorative concrete cantilevered canopy of abstract cubist motifs,” according to the listing documents.

McIver House / 1 Cadogan Square, Anderston Centre, Glasgow, 2025

A concrete building with a Brutalist architectural style, featuring rectangular grid-like windows framed by thick concrete supports. The upper floors have evenly spaced windows, whilst the lower level has larger glass panels. Blue sky with clouds above.

Stafford railway station, 2025

A modern railway station with multiple railway tracks in the foreground and a platform with a large concrete building above. There is a footbridge with glass panels, people waiting on the platform, and posters on the walls. Trees and a partly cloudy sky are visible.

A concrete railway station platform with a lift at the centre. Bicycles are parked nearby, and a cyclist with a blue jacket stands beside one. Signs include “NO CYCLING.” Railway tracks and another platform are visible through the yellow-tinted windows.

A close-up view of a wall covered with small square greyish-blue tiles. The tiles have a slightly rough, textured surface, and some areas on the left show discolouration or staining in a brownish tone. The overall pattern appears grid-like and repetitive.

Two people walk away down a long, enclosed pedestrian walkway with frosted windows and blue steel beams. The corridor is brightly lit, with a dark floor, yellow safety lines, and a sign above pointing to “Lifts”.

A blue door set into a concrete wall is partially blocked by an overhead ramp. A yellow warning sign and a no smoking sign are visible on the door. A propped-up yellow platform and a sign with an upward arrow and text are also seen nearby.

Frosted glass wall with vertical panels and blue triangular metal supports. A small green emergency exit sign with a running figure and arrow is mounted on the white wall below. The wooden ceiling is partially visible at the top.

A modern railway station platform with a concrete staircase in the centre, a green and white train stopped in the background, and a person standing near the train doors. Overhead lights and signage are visible under the wooden roof.

Three tall, narrow windows with frosted glass let in diffused light, surrounded by wooden panelling. The surrounding room is dark, highlighting the bright, vertical rectangles of the illuminated window panes.

A narrow metal walkway with a blue door at the end, bordered by yellow and black hazard stripes above. The walkway is flanked by concrete and railings with orange handrails, located inside a car park with some daylight visible outside.

A modern railway station with concrete and glass architecture, featuring a glass-enclosed pedestrian bridge above railway tracks, platforms below with people and bicycles, and a square tower structure in the background under a partly cloudy sky.

High Chelmer Car Park, Chelmsford, 2025

A large, multi-storey concrete car park with a “market” sign on the side. Colourful murals and bikes are near the entrance; trees frame the image. The sky is clear and blue, casting shadows on the building.

A low-angle view of a concrete building with repetitive square grid-like openings and balconies. The sky above is clear and blue, with leafy tree branches partially visible at the top right corner. Shadows from the trees fall across the building.

A multi-storey concrete car park with geometric, grid-like openings stands above a street-level market, which has a white awning and colourful market signage. The sky is clear and blue, with sunlight casting shadows on the building façade.

Charles Street car fortress, Manchester, 2025

A multi-storey car park with exposed concrete, black columns, and bright blue stair railings. The central staircase is visible, zigzagging upward. Overhead, the sky is cloudy and grey. A tall, rusted lamp post stands in front of the building.

A large, grey, multi-storey car park with graffiti on its walls stands beside a wet, empty road curving to the right. The sky is cloudy, and modern, mid-rise buildings are visible in the background. The scene is deserted and urban.

A multi-storey concrete car park with exposed floors and railings. The lower level is covered in colourful graffiti. Overgrown plants line the base, and the sky above is cloudy. The structure appears empty and neglected.

Back where it all began.

Manchester Palace car fortress, 2025

A multi-storey car park with brown, corrugated metal panels and concrete floors. The lower level features brickwork, metal vents, and small windows. Vertical and horizontal lines create a grid-like, repetitive architectural pattern. No cars are visible.

A tall, narrow concrete stairwell with vertical grooves and tall windows stands next to a multi-storey car park. A yellow “Car Park Exit Only” sign is mounted on the wall. The sky is overcast and part of a red brick building is visible.

I can only imagine the name refers to the palatial nature of this car park, and not the Palace Theatre next door.

Lower Falinge estate, Rochdale, 2025

A run-down block of flats with boarded-up windows and doors, stained concrete, a green door, and an elevated walkway connecting two sections. The sky is overcast, and the area looks neglected with no people present.

London council estate with a concrete walkway connecting two buildings. Dark, overcast sky with birds flying overhead. Foreground features textured wall, entrance with pillars, and greenery. Brick homes and trees visible further back, creating an urban scene.

A three-storey, concrete block of flats with weathered walls and boarded-up windows, featuring a raised walkway connecting to another building. A white car is parked in front on a grey, overcast day. Blue railings and empty pavement are visible.

I am not immune to the allure of concrete walkways.

Rochdale Boroughwide Housing, the owner of the estate, is currently seeking to demolish it, against the wishes of a local campaign group – more in the MEN here.

Stopford House, Stockport, 2025

A large, concrete brutalist building with many rectangular windows is shown on a cloudy day. The photo is taken from a low angle, highlighting the repetitive geometric design and textured façade of the structure.

A multi-storey concrete building with rows of identical rectangular windows, featuring a brutalist architectural style. The facade is textured and repetitive, with an open entrance area at the bottom centre. Some trees are partially visible at the edges.

A concrete building with two terraces covered in overgrown greenery and moss. The wall features vertical slits and rectangular vents. In front, a large yellow grit bin sits on wet brick paving under a cloudy, grey sky.

A tall, grey concrete building with vertical lines stands on a rainy day. A pine tree grows in a circular planter at the centre front. The building has narrow windows and a modern, brutalist architectural style. Trees and wet pavement are visible in the foreground.

A large, grey, concrete office building with many rows of small rectangular windows, surrounded by overgrown plants, bushes, and trees under a cloudy, grey sky. The foreground includes a paved walkway and neglected landscaping.

A weathered concrete wall with vertical narrow rectangular openings, resembling prison bars. The wall has dark stains along the top and bottom, with textured lines running vertically and horizontally. Some faint green moss grows near the base.

A downward concrete stairway with yellow-edged steps leads to a turquoise metal gate blocking access to a dimly lit, grimy subway. Wet patches and fallen leaves are on the steps; a round light fitting is mounted above the entrance.

Merseyway Shopping Centre car park, Stockport, 2025

A close-up view of a tall, brutalist concrete building with vertical columns and geometric patterns. The weathered façade features deep grooves, angular cut-outs, and repeating rectangular forms. The sky above is overcast, adding a sombre tone.

A concrete wall with a grid of geometric cut-outs in various shapes lets light and glimpses of sky through, casting shadows and creating a pattern of rectangles and squares across the surface.

A tall, weathered concrete structure with a faded green door and peeling paint displays a large blue “PRIMARK” sign at the top. The building stands on a rain-soaked rooftop car park under a grey, overcast sky.

A wet, empty rooftop car park under a cloudy sky features a tall, dark brick tower in the centre, surrounded by white, weathered concrete barriers and posts. The scene looks desolate and industrial, with reflections visible on the rain-soaked ground.

A heavily weathered concrete barrier with rectangular cut-outs stands on a rooftop. Through the central cut-out, a car park and distant buildings are visible under a cloudy grey sky, creating a sense of urban decay and overcast atmosphere.

Regent House, Stockport, 2025

A tall beige building with many square windows, labelled “Regent House” with a blue sign near the top, stands under a cloudy sky. There are trees in the foreground and part of another building visible to the right.

A close-up, upward-facing view of a tall, grey concrete building with many evenly spaced square windows arranged in a grid pattern. Most windows are dark, but one near the lower right corner has sheer white curtains. The sky is faintly visible at the top.