Concrete is a ubiquitous, often unremarkable, building material but in the right hands, it can be sculpted into truly special architectural works. Join us as we celebrate some of the best recent uses ...

While concrete is without a doubt the world's go-to building material thanks to its durability, malleability, and ability to withstand a wide range of climates, it is also the principal source of CO 2 ...

In the new Phaidon book "Concrete Architecture," Los Angeles writers Sam Lubell and Greg Goldin examine a construction material that’s often derided as the building block of urban eyesores, but, they ...

In New York City, many top architects have found inspiration for luxury in a rather humble material: concrete. Several projects popping up on the island have made cement the focus of their façades. It ...

As a city defined by its ever-evolving skyline, New York has only one constant in its architectural landscape: change. And though a wealth of modern high-rises and glass structures mean the Big Apple ...

CLEVELAND, Ohio -- This hulking slab of concrete, glass and steel is anything but opulent. The windows are busted. The walls are littered with graffiti. The lobby and ballroom lie in tatters, with ...