ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Historically, architecture relied on natural raw materials like wood, stone, and metals, which defined built spaces but often strained ecosystems. At the forefront of this evolution are materials and construction systems , the essential building blocks of design and execution.

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Avontuura

JULY 22, 2022

A natural stone house with a saddle roof that finds inspiration in nature, and which stands raised on a small plinth. The post Escape to this rugged coastal holiday home on a small Danish island appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Archinect

APRIL 4, 2023

Named Asak Flyt, the permeable concrete paver system consists of three hexagonal interlocking unit types that can be combined to “provide landscape architects with another powerful tool for nature-based water management.” The team estimates that their system allows for up to 28% permeability per square meter of water.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 29, 2024

Materials including stainless steel, bronze, concrete, wood, and local stone seek to highlight both craftsmanship and durability, embracing the elements to become part of the gorge’s natural and historical landscape. Image credit: schl.

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Archinect

JUNE 1, 2023

Designed by Tel Aviv-based HQ Architects and New York's HWKN Architecture , the scheme is housed in what the team calls an “elegant, playful, stone facade” to bring a “sense of unity and a contemporary, welcoming identity” to the academy’s campus.

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Archinect

MAY 19, 2022

Project leader Hua Qiao described its form as an “immense, cut stone floating above its natural surroundings.” The Z-shaped design includes a museum, data center, and even sports facilities for workers of new the 311,000-square-meter (3.34-million-square-foot) million-square-foot) industrial park.

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Archinect

JULY 30, 2024

Archinect has received new project images of the latest 3D printed building prototype produced on-site in Barcelona’s Collserola Natural Park by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC). Image: © 3DPA The master plan includes a mixture of enclosed, covered, and open spaces supported by natural stone foundations.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These tones encompass a spectrum of shades reminiscent of natural elements such as earth, clay, sand, and stone, fostering a deep connection with nature. They are readily available in various construction materials, paints, and coatings, allowing for captivating texture combinations.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 11, 2024

In sculptures, furniture, and decorative pieces, marble's natural elegance elevates any environment. Companies like antoniolupi integrate marble into their designs, combining creativity and meticulous craftsmanship to redefine the possibilities of this natural stone in innovative projects.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Named 50 West 66th Street , the scheme is described by Snøhetta as having a “striking geometry” with a “natural palette of refined materials.” A Snøhetta -designed residential tower in Manhattan’s Upper West Side has topped out.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 30, 2024

What started in ancient civilizations has now evolved into a futuristic dance between practicality and nature. Buildings aren't just set in stone anymore—they're evolving, responding, and adapting. Read more »

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Archinect

JULY 1, 2024

The endemic use of brick and natural stone in European apartment buildings versus their more combustible American counterparts is another factor underlying discrepancies architect Sean Jursnick herein describes as preventing the creation of better adaptable low-carbon multifamily designs in the country. and the rest of the world.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 9, 2024

Influenced by the timeless landscapes of André Le Nôtre, most of his designs are well-known for their manner of merging grids and allées, striking a balance between natural and organized beauty. Showcased at The Exhibition Space @ ABC Stone in Brooklyn , the show offers a captivating journey through 27 carefully chosen designs by Dan Kiley.

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.” ” Concrete House. Image credit: Olson Kundig / The Agency Concrete House.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Funs Design × Chon Buri｜Natural Balance, Relentless Symbiosis Architectural Relationship ‘‘The best architecture is like this. We are deep inside it, but we don’t know where nature ends and art begins.’’ This land has nurtured a wealth of cultural traditions and the marvels of nature.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Its design ensures the maximization of daylight and passive thermal comfort while using natural materials. Called the Shibuya Marui Department Store, the space is set to become a new showcase for sustainable lifestyle brands.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 6, 2025

The building leaps from a natural stone landscape beset by small landscaped 'islands', and its services are wrought via a central back-of-house 'spine.' Image courtesy Bloom The ground plane from the neighboring Place of Youth & Sports is to be extended via its podium, which is reimagined as a newly activated public space.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2025

El Alamo is a retreat designed for two people, where architecture integrates with the natural environment to offer a functional, sustainable, and aesthetically harmonious space. A 4-meter-high door marks the main entrance and a gabion wall filled with river stones that filters sunlight from the west and moderates dominant winds.

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Archinect

APRIL 20, 2023

OMA ’s Ellen van Loon and Giulio Margheri have debuted an exhibition at Milan Design Week that explores the process of creating design objects out of natural stone and its evolution from raw elements to refined commercial products at the market.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

© Laurian Ghinitoiu | Sun Path, Rajab to Shawwal 1444 / Civil Architecture Landscape architecture has traditionally been associated with lush greenery , rooted in the historical development of gardens and parks as spaces that bring nature into urban areas.

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Archinect

AUGUST 1, 2022

This perfectly contemporary construction takes the form of two horizontal slabs, placed on a base of locally-sourced stone. From the terrace of the living area, a few carefully placed steps allow access to the mirror pool, clad in Bali stones. Topography work was carried out between the natural land and stone.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

This waterfront house evokes the spirit of Northwest living: strong connections to the majesty of place, simple and natural materials, and warm and muted palettes. The home hunkers into the hillside at its entry, while providing perched stone terraces for family-focused activities.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

In the environs of Valle de Bravo, Casa Rancho Avándaro is a weekend retreat designed primarily to make the most of its extensive natural surroundings. The house is a commanding presence on the landscape, striking a balance between the well-tended gardens and the imposing stone buildings.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 3, 2023

Defined by its triangular volume and hand-cut red natural stone-paneled facade, the 236,806-square-foot structure rises from a base plinth to a height of 36 stories, preferencing social connectivity throughout and via a 5th-floor outdoor roof garden that’s shared with residents of the firm’s smaller The Muse design from 2020.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2023

Ukrainian firm MAKHNO Studio has designed a contemporary hotel in the breathtaking natural setting of the Carpathian Mountains. In the heart of the hotel’s courtyard is an expansive suspended pool, surrounded by a border of luminous stones. The firm likens the hotel to a liner in the sky.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2022

STONE CREEK RESIDENCE BY DYNIA ARCHITECTS. By leaning into the western landscape, they used locally sourced timber and incorporated natural elements in the interior design to help emphasize the natural landscape. The Architecture. The living, kitchen.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 8, 2025

These interventions often replace or complement the intricate ornamentation and natural materials traditionally associated with sacred spaces in the region. The Cloud of Luster Chapel in Japan uses slender columns and abundant natural light to create a luminous atmosphere, evoking Frank Lloyd Wright's Johnson Wax Building.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A family home that blurs the distinction between interior and exterior space through its unique connection to the natural landscape. This connection to nature is heightened by a series of water features, which flow under the building into a large architectonic feature made to resemble a native pond adjacent to the lake.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

All images provided to Archinect from Apple The materials palette features terrazzo, natural stone, and timber (the same used in the campus' circular main building and Steve Jobs Theater next door). The building runs on 100% renewable energy. An architect for the project has not been revealed.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Weekly updates from social media broadcast the latest round of showroom openings, the flavors of which are largely similar: beautiful stone facades and gates, sculptural pines and some water features, artworks of varying insipidity, and a handful of pretty girls and boys in uniforms inspired by five-star hotels.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 14, 2023

From standard choices like wood, carpet, ceramic tiles, or natural stone; to heavy-duty commercial favorites like terrazzo, concrete, or poured epoxy. © José Hevia Designers and architects have a mountain of modern, high-performance flooring options at their disposal.

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Archinect

MARCH 29, 2022

On the interior, each unit features a natural stone fireplace and wine cabinets that stand out among the open floor plan and sleek island-centered kitchen. Each outdoor space is protected by the building’s unique architecture, allowing for a year-round experience in tune with the local climate and lifestyle. Rendering by Norm Li.

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Archinect

JULY 21, 2022

Image © Emmely van Mierlo Per the design team: “With façades of natural stone and sustainable composite bamboo, gas-free homes, and approximately 1,500 bicycle parking spaces (in addition to 244 for cars), the Grotius Towers are also sustainable.

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Archinect

JANUARY 5, 2024

One such cottage, a late addition built in the mid 20th century, sat near the top of a hill with almost 360º views of the nearby lake, ocean, sound, and nature preserves. Its stone walls extend to the top of the first floor, organizing its spaces and providing a base for the second story.

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Archinect

JULY 26, 2022

Casa Patio seeks to separate the space from daily life in the city and invite the user to live an experience, an escape into the unknown, a refuge where the steel columns shelter those exterior corridors embraced by central patios which they asked nature for permission to coexist with her in the same harmony.

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Archinect

APRIL 18, 2023

The Bassecour, a courtyard between the palace wings, has been transformed into a stunning space with a central fountain and glass surfaces adorned with natural stone and flowing water, reminiscent of the historic gardens.

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designboom

OCTOBER 11, 2024

the design introduces natural elements like water, greenery, and stone, focusing on creating a sensory, immersive experience. The post cylindrical columns and stone steps outline resoul rooftop concept store in china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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