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Architects "can develop a new language" with structural stone says Aurore Baulier

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What is really interesting is that stone is seen as a very expensive material because of over the last 70 years or 100 years, it came away from being a load-bearing material to veneer on a building," she said. "If It's a really diverse material and really strong, so it should be used for what it is."

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Matthew Lloyd Architects' Bourne Estate was designed for "extreme longevity"

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Defined by brick and ceramic-tiled facades, protruding and inset balconies, and rhythmic facade openings, Matthew Lloyd Architects' intervention comprises a total of 75 mixed-tenure homes spread across two blocks. Corridor entrances are adorned by large arched brick openings.

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High contrast brick by Glen-Gery helps blend Maryland high rise into skyline

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Promotion: US firm Design Collective has developed a 27-storey mixed-use tower in Silver Spring, Maryland , which is clad in custom-coloured bricks by material manufacturer Glen-Gery. A lot of times we focus on the first 20 feet, that’s what you're going to be experiencing when you walk along the street."

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Vitra extends European presence with showroom openings in heritage buildings

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For example, we tore out an entire kitchen installed by the former tenant to reveal wonderfully preserved brick walls." During this time, we have learned more about the building and about interiors in general: what does the building want? What suits it? What are the recipes for a good room?

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Ep 121: Material Selection

Life of an Architect

Brick, glass, wood, and metal are all great choices – but the decision on what to clad your project in goes a long way towards deciding things beyond the appearance. Brick, glass, wood, and metal are all great choices – but the decision on what to clad your project in goes a long way towards deciding things beyond the appearance.

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Neri&Hu converts textile factory into headquarters for Chinese pastry brand

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Chinese architecture studio Neri&Hu has inserted a concrete volume into an old brick warehouse to create a head office and retail store for pastry brand Lao Ding Feng in Beijing, China. A concrete volume was added to an old brick factory. A concrete volume was added to an old brick factory. Lighting: Linea Light (China) CO.,

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Kasthall opens flagship store and showroom in New York City

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The rugs in the Tegel collection have an earthy palette that Chipperfield based on weathered brick facades. Our focus is now on building stronger connections with customers and understanding their needs, mirroring what we've successfully done in our global locations – Stockholm, Malmö, Milan, Gothenburg and Tokyo."

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