Sand, a resource usually taken for granted, is being drastically overmined, resulting in the destruction of major ecosystems worldwide. >

After water, concrete is the second most widely used material on Earth. >

The PPC Imaginarium Awards is now accepting entries from both South Africa and Zimbabwe. >

Designers develop a method of fabric-casting concrete into dynamic architectural forms >

French designer Matali Crasset's collection of display units highlight the design possibilities of combining concrete and metal. >

Fashion designer Suzaan Heyns recently opened a new retail space in Johannesburg. We caught up with her to find out more about her thoughts and inspirations. >

BIG Architects have won a competition to turn a large concrete warehouse in Basel, Switzerland, into a mixed-use arts district. >

A tubular, pyramid-like hotel targets budget travellers in Mexico. It comes with a spectacular view and is built with recycled concrete. >

Concrete is not something that's readily associated with beauty and creativity, but when viewed from a different angle, it can inspire. >

A collaboration between photographer Guido Schwarz and designer Lara Klawikowski was bound to be different. >