10 Works of Architecture That Reveal the Acrobatic Wonders of Concrete

Architect Agustín Hernandez was one of the first to introduce pre-Hispanic motifs into Mexican modernism, and designed this futuristic concrete tower as his own home and office. The use of poured-in-place concrete allowed for various textures on different areas of the tower, with a rougher texture on the upper part of the cantilever and a smoother surface on the lower.