Concrete boasts a rich historical legacy that stretches back to ancient civilizations. The Romans, renowned for their architectural prowess, were pioneers in using concrete to construct awe-inspiring ...

When we think of concrete and its uses, we usually think about sidewalks and buildings; however, its versatility goes way beyond that view. These days, concrete has gained popularity in home decor and ...

Simply sign up to the Life & Arts myFT Digest -- delivered directly to your inbox. Traditionally associated with car parks and tower blocks, concrete is increasingly finding its way into our homes.

Concrete is not purely a structural element. As we demonstrated in an article about kitchen projects using concrete countertops, the material is gaining significant traction in the world of ...

Interieur 2012: French designer Matali Crasset has created a collection of concrete furniture, including a lamp shaped like an interwar military listening device. Crasset recently became the artistic ...

Dutch designers Tejo Remy & René Veenhuizen have designed a collection of furniture that looks inflated but is actually made of cast concrete. The series includes prototypes of two chairs, a bench and ...

Three Wichita residents have founded a business to make and sell concrete furniture and accessories. Brian and Tron Williamson and Jerrod Byrne have formed Mix Concrete Studio. The company’s product ...

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the environmental impact of industrial production, more and more consumers are seeking sustainable and eco-friendly products that will fit on delivery. The ...

Widely recognized as being responsible for 8% of global CO2 emissions, concrete should be a blacklisted material, relegated to the shameful annals of architectural history. Rapid global urbanization, ...

The free-to-enter competition invites students and young professionals up to 30 years old to draw up ‘fresh, eco, new, open, and inclusive’ concepts for new urban street furniture suitable for picnics ...

New City Hall was the first modern, concrete civic building of its kind in the city of its kind in Toronto Canada. It was designed by a Finnish architect named Viljo Revell. When the building opened ...