In the article, the modern and innovative applications of concrete mix have been critically analyzed. The authors focused first of all on transparent concrete - LiTraCon. The article mainly analyzed its technical parameters. Another modern way of using the concrete mix, which has been included in the publication, is paving stone absorbed in daylight. This material description is primarily, focused on its serviceability. Another material presented is white concrete, its advantage is the ease of colour choice. The authors also described the possibilities of using properly shaped architectural concrete as well as its unusual use in the form of doors. The entire publication concludes with a summary.