Elevating Architecture with Modcon Columns
Heritage Meets Modern Precision
For over a century, Old World Concretes has been a cornerstone of South African architecture. Since 1919, our hand-finished, durable precast products have adorned the country’s most iconic homes and gardens.
At Modcon Precast, we are proud to continue this legacy. Whether you are restoring a heritage site in Cape Town or designing a modern elevated home or building in Johannesburg, our columns offer the perfect blend of structural integrity and timeless aesthetic.
Our Column Range: Versatility by Design
We provide a full suite of options tailored to your architectural vision:
- Standard Styles: Plain round (tapered/non-tapered), fluted round, square columns, and a wide variety of decorative capitals and bases.
- Custom & Bespoke: If you can draw it, we can make it. Our moulding expertise allows for unique profiles and sizes.
- Structural vs. Decorative: We offer aesthetic finishes as well as load-bearing structural columns.
- Note: Our standard structural designs are pre-certified and available in our digital catalogue for easy engineering coordination.
⭐ Spotlight: Modcon Lightweight Concrete (MLC)
The smart solution for modern timelines.
We are seeing a major trend in using MLC or FRC Cladding around existing steel or concrete supports. This is a game-changer for project management: - Speed: No need to wait for solid precast manufacturing to progress with second-story slabs.
