Colorcrete (n.): Colorcrete is a concrete mixture created using rapid hardening cement, white or grey in colour. To this base is added natural oxides that imbue colour to the mixture, giving any coloured surface a vibrant but durable finish.
Now, you know the dictionary definition of ‘Colorcrete’, but take a look at how this versatile decorative element features in Mumbai’s Art Deco architecture.
Welcome to Deco Decoded – a series of short explainer videos in which we explore the various facets of the island city’s Art Deco – from its ornamentations and motifs, to the people behind its beautiful built form. Tune in for friendly insights into architectural terms, the history of some unique motifs, and the people who built the city, as we showcase the diversity of Deco present across Mumbai.
