Outdoor, Concrete Patio, Porch, Deck, Shrubs, and Trees Filmmaker-turned-designer Alejandro Landes chose materials such as concrete and stone for their raw appeal, allowing nature to take center stage—while a series of balconies and decks offer myriad ways to enjoy the view.  Photo 9 of 11 in 10 Works of Architecture That Reveal the Acrobatic Wonders of Concrete from Casa Bahia

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Jutting out over the landscape below, the cantilevered deck at the home of filmmaker-turned-designer Alejandro Landes looks out at Biscayne Bay in Miami's Coconut Grove neighborhood. Designed by Zyscovich Architects, the slim proportions of the porch seem to elude gravity while the subtle texture of the concrete provides a contrast to the smooth surface of the rest of the house.