ArchDaily

MAY 12, 2024

Drawing inspiration from the fluidity of molten glass, the very title signifies a technique inherent in fused glass craftsmanship, where the material is allowed to organically flow into a predetermined shape guided by gravity. "Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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DesignRulz

MARCH 1, 2024

In crafting the aesthetic of our living spaces, we can shape the physical environment and the emotional atmosphere that surrounds us daily. It nurtures our creative spirits, inviting us to explore, experiment, and innovate within the intimate confines of our living environment.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

<p>The priority when it comes to a building’s exterior surface material is durability. On the opposite side of the insulated coin, meanwhile, interior surfaces instead tend to prioritise their finish – with the characterful colour, pattern and texture of materials such as paints, ceramic tiles or wood panels.</p>

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Established in 2018 as a collaborative venture after working for large, established firms, the small studio of five seeks inspiration in the rugged beauty and self-reliant spirit of its Pacific Northwest environment.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2023

Dezeen Showroom: material brand 3form has launched a surfaces collection named Flare, which features reflective flakes informed by "the inherent beauty of shimmering light". The Flare collection of materials has reflective, shimmering surfaces that are achieved by scattered metallic dust. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the woodblock prints of Hiroshige that inspired Van Gogh to the Zen tea rooms that laid the foundation for minimalist architecture, Japanese aesthetics paved the way for modernism. Meaningful design in the built environment continues to be rooted in our minds and in our emotions,” she declared. Dekton Ukiyo NACRE.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 11, 2023

European companies will finally be held accountable for human-rights violations along the supply chain Intellectual-property laws that enable companies to withhold information about their supply chains in the interest of commercial competitiveness currently make it difficult to trace materials back to the source.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 3, 2024

The house is a modern residential home that honours the Jazz Age, adorned with Art Deco features such as geometric lines and eclectic materials. The primary material and textures at Toorak House 2 include an extensive collection of marble and metallic accents. Conceived by Kerry Phelan of K.P.D.O

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2024

Persona is located in Stockholm's Östermalm area "The inspiration is drawn from a mix of personal experiences, subconscious imprints from admired styles, particularly mid-century Italian design, and a desire to integrate a homely warmth into a hospitality environment," he told Dezeen. The photography is by Erik Lefvander.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you’re in this situation, you might wonder how to make your home office corner not only functional but also comfy and inspiring. The Architecture Designs explores some creative home office decor ideas and practical tips to make a home office corner that genuinely inspires you. Post pictures of your trips and hobbies.

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Architonic

JULY 4, 2023

Practically nothing comes off the shelf in these offices, most of the materials used have had a previous life. We wanted to find out if such an environment could directly inspire more sustainable thinking. <b>As The place itself, a converted warehouse, also breathes history.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2022

California studio OWIU has revamped the interior of a 1950s home , adding elements that were inspired by traditional Japanese inns to create a peaceful environment. Earthy colours like terracotta and beige – and materials such as light-toned oak flooring – give the home an organic feel. The kitchen has quartzite countertops.

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

This roundup features distinctive university buildings from across the globe that use a variety of different textures, colours and unusual materials to stand out. The pavilion, which is known as the Diwan, was inspired by traditional Islamic design. Scroll down to see seven projects from our university buildings board on Pinterest.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dutch architecture studio Overtreders W has created Stable Stack, a temporary cabin hotel built using straps and borrowed materials, in Veenhuizen, the Netherlands. Stable Stack is a temporary hotel room with a view of farmland The studio designed the temporary accommodation to highlight Veenhuizen's craftsmanship, history and environment.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. The built environment can be an integral part of this strategy. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2023

In our latest lookbook , we highlight 10 bedroom interiors that introduce earthy colour palettes and natural materials to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Habitus Living

MAY 7, 2023

Partnering Obodo with Arthouse, Rob Laurie, Obodo director felt that “Huggy’s playful, curvy, indoor/outdoor furniture form would perfectly complement the timeless materiality of this show”. Surrounded by the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, rainforest and open wooded country, her inspiration is the vast traditional lands of her ancestors.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

Image: © Indra Wiras Earthy tones, from those used in traditional vernacular constructions to contemporary interior design trends, are instrumental in crafting inviting, organic, and harmonious environments. They are readily available in various construction materials, paints, and coatings, allowing for captivating texture combinations.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Archiol Competitions proudly unveils the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the "Material Matters Essay Competition." This distinguished platform invites architects, designers, and scholars to embark on a captivating journey of intellectual discovery, delving into the profound significance of materials in the dynamic world of architecture.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Home Studios found inspiration in the property's storied history – particularly in the pioneering spirit of Guglielmo Marconi, who worked with a New York-based engineering company to build the property's initial building, a luxury hotel, in 1914," said the design team, led by Oliver Haslegrave. The photography is by Brian W Ferry.

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Deezen

AUGUST 2, 2023

The studio aimed to create a sequence of space that had variety, while taking inspiration from sources including airport terminals. The studio used recycled materials for the interiors "Creating work for an office that houses 1,500 employees is both challenging and inspiring," co-founders Axel Landström and Victor Isaksson Pirtti told Dezeen.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The retrospective includes nearly 40 works developed with her lab at MIT, all of which focus on material ecology as a means for a more sustainable future. Since 2010, she’s been creating new material systems that harmonize with—and deftly imitate—building blocks of the natural world. The technosphere has taken over the biosphere.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The above words belong to American artist Barbara Kruger , who put forward three reasons that will likely resonate with anyone with a connection to the built environment. Green did not mince his words when speaking on the subject of sustainability in relation to the built environment during Architizer’s Future Fest.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Swedish furniture designer Emma Olbers has created the Now or never – 1kg CO2e exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair to showcase the climate impact of materials commonly used in architecture and furniture design. And the weight, when I lifted the materials onto the table. Transport stands for four or so per cent.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve. To reduce material waste, the whole building's structure was sized to available timber sizes.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It's going to be a place where people can come in to get inspired by the mix of fashion, culture, art and design.". The exterior of the store is clad in a light plaster material and the walls feature decorative murals. Recycled materials were used throughout. Snarkitecture designed a flagship for Billionaire Boys Club in Miami.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2023

Architect and restauranteur Elly Ward has opened the low-impact restaurant Edit in London, drawing inspiration from its vegan, minimal-waste menu to create an interior filled with reused and recycled materials. These were among the many recycled materials that Ward used for the project. "I The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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Habitus Living

JULY 18, 2023

CLO Studio’s design pays homage to the celebrated Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa , whose influence has been instrumental in shaping Boonburrh’s unique character – Bawa’s courtyard house in Colombo served as the ultimate inspiration. The post A Noosa home inspired by Geoffrey Bawa appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But while the material is convenient to use and facilitates cheaper production and packaging, it is causing excessive harm to the natural ecosystems, to the point where it has been labeled our most hated material. Assuming plastic to be the material of today, 850 plastic bottles were used for their translucency and malleability.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Registration Deadline: Feb 2, 2024; Submission Deadline Feb 2, 2024 Summary The 10th edition of the Advanced Architecture Contest, organized by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), invites architects, designers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the built environment.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. Lily Jacobs, a student at New Designers school, has created a two-piece rug made with UK-sourced and pre-loved materials that celebrates Jurassic coastal landscapes. Student: Lily Jacobs.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. The museum was designed to integrate with the environment as a “living room” for the city.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Interior glazing creates an open learning environment and alcoves provide areas for display and informal collaboration. Creating a high-quality learning environment for 750 students in grades K-12 on a 2.1-acre acre site was our greatest challenge.

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a company, Tongue & Groove let very little go to waste, using up to 70 per cent repurposed materials – material which would normally end up as offcuts, shavings and sawdust. The post Evolution in motion: Tongue & Groove unveils an inspirational new identity appeared first on Habitusliving.com. Tongue & Groove.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2023

Between its four offices, the firm works to create architecture that is responsive and grounded, beautiful in form and rich with material texture. Each space within the luxury store is detailed with tasteful material connections. The firm has gained recognition and praise among its contemporaries for projects that arrive at simplicity.

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