ArchDaily

JANUARY 18, 2024

Casa Tijolo / AZL architects © Iwan Baan A considerable part of architectural innovation involves the use of materials. Technical development and new formal languages utilize them to "announce" the "next" architectural era. Of course, materials are essential for construction and significant for the consolidation of languages.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 30, 2024

Yumeng Zhu architects: atelier suasua Location: Chao Yang District, Beijing, China Project Year: 2023 Photographs: Yumeng Zhu Area: 678.0 m2 Read more

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Archinect

JULY 13, 2023

Rotterdam-based Studio RAP has completed a 3D-printed ceramic walkway in the Dutch city of Delft. Titled 'New Delft Blue,' the project “reinterprets the world-famous decorative qualities and design vocabulary of Delft Blue porcelain,” with a fusion of 3D clay printing, computational design, and artistic glazing.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2024

Courtesy of Gres Aragón. Image © Iñaki Bergera In pool design, one big challenge is to make sure that the pool blends in with the rest of the architecture.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 21, 2023

T House / Olalquiaga Arquitectos. Image © Miguel de Guzmán + Rocío Romero The duality of sunlight in the field of architectural design presents fascinating contrasts, especially when addressing the question of how to interact with it through the built environment and the materials that define architecture.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Central to its design is the artistic heritage of ceramics in the region. Heatherwick Studio has updated the new Xi’an Centre Culture Business District upon its first public opening after sharing details of the project with Archinect last November.

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Deezen

JULY 16, 2024

French ceramicist Jacques Monneraud has created Carton, a collection of ceramics that appear to be crafted from cardboard and tape. The ceramics reference the materiality of cardboard In order to achieve the realistic cardboard appearance of the ceramics, Monneraud combined three different stonewares to create an accurate texture and colour.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

Cortesia de Active Surfaces® When we conceive an architectural project, it is crucial to transcend mere aesthetics and consider all aspects of our material decisions. The spaces where we live, work, and interact should not only be visually pleasing but also contribute to our safety and comfort.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 20, 2024

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designboom

JUNE 26, 2024

Jacques Monneraud crafts cardboard-like ceramics When you first come across Jacques Monneraud’s work, you’ll likely be amazed by the level of detail and sleekness in his cardboard sculptures. Upon closer inspection, you’ll be even more surprised to discover that his vessels are actually made of clay.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024

Completed in 2024 in Cambridge, United Kingdom. Images by Timothy Soar. Katharina’s journey to create the perfect home studio began with a self-built wooden structure in her old garden. As a potter, she found space.

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designboom

OCTOBER 14, 2024

The post florim skin introduces ultra-thin 3mm ceramic surfaces with fiberglass reinforcement appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. florim skin’s sustainable, 3mm-thick, fiberglass-reinforced surfaces offer durability and eco-friendly solutions for interiors, facades, and more.

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designboom

JUNE 17, 2024

The post bartlett student draws from termite mounds to form 3D printed ceramic cooling solutions appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the architecture student creates various minimal surface geometries with different porosities to explore their cooling potential.

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designboom

AUGUST 12, 2024

The post AZL architects wraps twisting jinling art museum with 139,000 ceramic bricks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the museum is designed as two rotated blocks connected by curved surfaces to create a sculpturally twisting gesture.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

döppel studio crafts a collection of twelve luminous ceramic and neon pieces redefining ancient forms. The post néophore series by döppel studio embeds neon lights into ceramic amphorae appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

with crema avorio, onice platino, and onice rosa, FMG's ceramic surfaces allow architects and designers to create functional and visually stunning environments. The post FMG embodies ceramic craftsmanship elevating interiors with maxfine surface tactility appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

Influenced by the local Mediterranean vernacular and coastal climate, the apartment block has a cream-hued facade with balconies fronted by green blinds and ceramic tile detailing that enable the block to "blend with the surrounding buildings".

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designboom

JANUARY 14, 2025

wutopia lab's 2,087 square-meter project reimagines a former factory site as a vibrant hub of contemporary ceramic culture. The post ceramic pages bookstore by wutopia lab explores the stages of pottery making in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

JANUARY 12, 2023

Mecanoo has designed a distinctive residence with a striking double-curved roof and ceramic tile-covered façade in Schoorl, a village in northern Holland. The building’s custom multicolored ceramic tiling reflects the strong connection between the home and the landscape. Image: Ossip van Duivenbode, courtesy Mecanoo.

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designboom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

with its mountain-like rooftop clad in a ceramic skin, UCCA museum is a sculptural landmark for the city. The post kengo kuma wraps undulating clay museum in ceramic panels for china’s ‘pottery city’ appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JULY 23, 2024

Ceramics supplier Solus Ceramics has created a range of terrazzo tiles made from waste materials , as revealed in this video created by Dezeen for the brand. Ad | UK-based ceramics supplier Solus Ceramics ( @solusceramics ) has created a range of bespoke terrazzo tiles made from waste materials from project sites.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 21, 2022

A mixture of matte and glossy ceramic panels clad the complex in five “stratified” tones of gray, with dark matte tiles concentrated near the ground and lighter, glossier tiles to the upper levels.

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designboom

OCTOBER 19, 2024

The post recycled sawdust-based glaze by studio peipei reduces raw ceramic materials mining appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. this innovative glaze adapts to various types of stone, creating new colors and structures with each batch.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

The post sensiterre by florim and matteo thun recreates renaissance artistry in ceramic surfaces appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. with earthy tones, unique textures, and sustainable production methods, sensiterre by florim and matteo thun celebrates a renaissance revival in surface design.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The post brian peters’ 3D printed ceramic blocks wrap around screen wall at amazon hq2 in virginia appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. text[ure] screen functions as a graphic feature and a security wall, shaped from over 600 3D printed blocks appearing as graphic pixels.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Promotion: architecture practice Iosa Ghini Associati has renovated the 1980s headquarters of Italian surfacing manufacturer Fiandre in Castellarano, using ceramic to cover almost the entire interior from the walls and floors to the custom furnishings. Pietra Grey also features in the basement, combined with terrazzo-like Seminato Beige.

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ArchDaily

MAY 8, 2024

Recycled Ceramic Washbasin. Embracing this perspective and demonstrating a commitment to sustainability through waste reduction and resource conservation, VitrA has created an entire washbasin with 100%* recycled waste materials , including discarded ceramics from its production process.

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designboom

DECEMBER 14, 2024

2,829 ceramic diamond elements are suspended to create a dreamlike, 'floating' effect. stuttgart in facade of iridescent ceramic diamonds appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. The post MVRDV drapes tiffany & co.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Studio Gang has completed a skyscraper clad in green ceramic tile in San Francisco Verde is composed of a stepped, rectangular base with a tower on top that is pushed to the side and made of a series of stacked volumes. It contains 254 apartments and amenities throughout the building, as well as ground-level retail spaces and a rooftop deck.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

Kengo Kuma and Associates has updated progress on the brand new UCCA Clay Museum in Jiangsu province, China, a month after the project was completed in Yixing, the country’s renowned "ceramic capital." Each of the 3,600 ceramic facade panels was handmade by a local artisan and some showcase engravings made by local schoolchildren.

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designboom

JANUARY 11, 2025

The post curved ceramic wall reforms 1966 apartment’s conventional domestic layout in spain appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. unplanned domestic prototype in san sebastin redefines living spaces through spontaneity and coexistence.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The post green ceramic clads studio gang’s ‘verde’ building for mission rock, san francisco appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. verde' will bring 254 residential units to san francisco, 59 of which are allocated for middle-income households.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Ceramic House / Studio RAP. Image © Riccardo De Vecchi Advancements in 3D printing technology are progressing at an unprecedented pace, accompanied by a parallel surge in computational power for manipulating and creating intricate geometries.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

The proposal aims to highlight the city’s rich heritage of ceramic-making and, through this, to create a sensory experience for visitors in opposition to the restricted act of online shopping. Image © Devisual Heatherwick Studio has revealed the design of a new shopping district in the historic city of Xi’an in Shaanxi, China.

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ArchDaily

MAY 1, 2024

Founded by Mariana Wehbe in collaboration with industrial designer Samer Alameen, the event seeks to foster a global conversation on design and sustainability through programs in the fields of i nterior design , architecture, furniture , product design, functional art, ceramics, and home accessories. Read more »

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designboom

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

The post fiandre’s revamped FAB showroom invites for ceramic exploration under large glass ceiling appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. the FAB Fiandre Architectural Bureau showroom offers an immersive experience with a versatile layout, blending work, leisure, and creative exhibitions.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

However, traditional ceramic block manufacturing relies on burning clay in kilns at high temperatures, often powered by non-renewable fossil fuels such as coal or natural gas. Image © Will Boase Photography Bricks are part of the collective imagination when thinking about construction.

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