Think concrete, think rough, grey, bleak and industrial. But that's just what appeals to a fresh clutch of clever creatives who see concrete as a marvellously modern medium for original design.

The grey concrete came in largely prefabricated parts, which were put together on-site. Large glass openings allow views out to the city and the River Scheldt nearby; white wooden details add texture ...

You can also purchase concrete faux finish peel-and-stick wallpaper, like this Darker Grey Black Wide Concrete Wallpaper. Read the original article on House Digest.

This article is more than 9 years old. Concrete is the most widely used building material in the world, but despite its association with the modern city, it has been used throughout history.

According to the company, the production of 100,000 green concrete blocks used to build a school would absorb as much carbon dioxide as is used in making 700,000 cans of soda pop.