The cantilevered table continues inside Soleri's house. The large windows, doors, and skylights fill the space with light in winter and softly illuminate it through trees' leaves in summer.  Photo 10 of 11 in 10 Works of Architecture That Reveal the Acrobatic Wonders of Concrete from Artists' Handmade Houses

10 Works of Architecture That Reveal the Acrobatic Wonders of Concrete

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At a smaller scale than an entire building, a concrete, cantilevered countertop and table extends both inside and outside at the Arizona home of Italian architect Paolo Soleri. A sculptural shelf frames the window and door beyond, with rounded edges for a soft, supple feel.