Jack LeVine’s so enamored of the cement creations, in fact, that he’s gathered samples of dozens of patterns — 34 at last count — in his backyard historic preservation proje ...

The name refers to a perforated concrete wall made up of individual blocks, each pierced with the same shape, most commonly a cross or circle. Mounted together, they form a striking pattern.

Concrete Screen Block: The Power of Pattern celebrates the underappreciated element of midcentury modern architecture, common throughout Palm Springs. The Palm Springs version of the brise-soleil.

I’ve got a choice to make about my new home. The builder is giving me the option of a poured concrete or concrete block foundation. There’s not a huge difference in price, but I’m more ...