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From Tradition to Innovation: How Modern Technologies are Transforming the Potential of Wood

ArchDaily

In’Cube Danone Research & Innovation Center / Arte Charpentier. But in order to capture the full potential of this material, a plethora of techniques and modifications have evolved with the purpose of adapting and customizing wood’s characteristics to the demands of modern design and construction.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

Archinect

It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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Five art and design exhibitions on Dezeen Events Guide

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Top image: courtesy of the Design Museum Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design 2 September 2023 to 7 July 2024, USA Objects intended to illustrate the circularity of materials feature in the Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design exhibition by New York's Museum of Modern Art (MoMA).

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Grand Hyatt Barcelona has opened its Art Deco inspired doors

Hotel Designs

Infused with Art Deco-inspired design, each room boasts the latest amenities, such as cosmetic products by Natura Bissé, creating an atmosphere of sublime indulgence. The property incorporates 22 meeting rooms over 3,400 square metres, combining captivating settings with state-of-the-art equipment and unparalleled service.

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Eleven design moments from Mexico City art week 2024

Deezen

The first furniture design by Mexican architect Michel Rojkind and a machine that uses AI to generate unique Mexican furniture were on display during Mexico City art week. Read on for 11 design exhibitions and installations from Mexico City art week 2024: Top: Unique Design X Mexico featured a lobby resembling an airport gate lounge.

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News: Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

Bustler

It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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Surface Design Show 2024 – providing a platform for New Talent and Material Innovation

Hotel Designs

Since 2018 Trendease International has been scouting talent from around the world for the Surface Design Show and we are excited to bring the next selection of innovative minds to showcase at the Business Design Centre in February,” commented Jennifer Castoldi CEO and Chief Creative Director, Trendease International.