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The Best Suited Finishes for Wood Floors

Aric Gitomer Architect

It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures. Finishes can be grouped into classes based on what they have to offer. There are varnishes, oils, waxes, and much more that are used as finishes on the wood. Oil finishes are highly popular with carpenters and woodworkers.

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MAD Architects Reveals Latest Construction Updates for the Hainan Science Museum in China

ArchDaily

The museum, located on the west coast of Haikou City in Hainan Province, aims to be a landmark that integrates modern architecture with natural surroundings, promoting the convergence of technology and nature. The museum is expected to finish its curtain wall and landscaping by June this year and open for visitors in 2025.

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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

It brings a sense of warmth and character to any space, and its versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern. In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces.

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Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection

Hotel Designs

Joining the existing finishes, the stunning new Brushed Bronze and Slate collections are inspired by shades found organically in the natural world. These rich, earthy tones promote feelings of warmth, tranquillity and restoration in both modern and traditional bathroom schemes.

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Nature and luxury unite in the modern Australian bathroom

Habitus Living

The modern bathroom leads the way in this design evolution, with an emphasis on local materials, skilled craftsmanship and environmentally-sustainable solutions that reflect the identity and lifestyle of the owner. The solid surface finish on the Elvire freestanding bath provides a high gloss, seamless finish that is warm to the touch.

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Francois Verhoeven Architects uses contrasting finishes for Villa K340

Deezen

Dutch studio Francois Verhoeven Architects has completed Villa K340, a house in The Hague formed of interlocking blocks finished with contrasting timber and plaster. These natural materials, in their most raw form, contrast with the aesthetic divisions of the facades and slender aluminium window frames."

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Eight interiors where burl wood provides natural texture

Deezen

This week's lookbook rounds up eight interiors with furnishings and surfaces finished in burl-wood veneer, allowing its swirly, psychedelic graining to serve a decorative function. Mixed and matched with other patterns, the material is now used to communicate a kind of organic understated luxury, much like natural stone.

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