Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2022

Winning has certainly improved our name recognition, helping us to attract new clients and, very importantly, new talent for our team," said a studio that won civic and cultural interior of the year. It took months to make and I almost gave up multiple times so to receive this level of recognition when it was finished was a real honour.".

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Design studio D415 has used standard construction materials such as plasterboard and steel profiles in unexpected ways to create a concept store in Bratislava , spotlighting young fashion designers from Slovakia and neighbouring Czechia. The post D415 reimagines mundane materials for Bratislava boutique Som Store appeared first on Dezeen.

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Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 14, 2023

Presented with such a challenge, interior designer Royston Ho from Oblivion Lab has used colours, materials and decisive space planning strategies to convert the unit into a homey abode. The clients love the wabi-sabi aesthetic and wanted to incorporate elements of it into their home,” says Royston.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Deezen

AUGUST 22, 2023

Michael Hsu Office of Architecture has adorned its studio with wood-and-fabric lined walls and industrial details in Austin in order to create a material "representation" of its work. Wooden soffits warm the exterior material with subtle blade signs directing circulation.

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Deezen

MAY 14, 2024

Collective Works has extended a house in London The extensions are each finished with terracotta-hued walls and interiors of pale wood and coloured tiles, which aim to "nod to both Scandinavian and Mediterranean design", drawing on the client's heritage.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hotel Designs Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Globally renowned material supplier to the design industry, Fameed Khalique has launched his latest collection of handcrafted wood veneer wall coverings.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Local studio Oliver Leech Architects and interior designer Juliet O'Caroll used a palette of pale pink colours and materials for this extension and refurbishment of a Victorian terrace in London. A pale pink material palette was developed with Juliet O'Caroll. "[We] Green finishes have been used in the bathrooms.

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Design Thoughts Architects

FEBRUARY 23, 2024

Design is crucial to a project’s success, ensuring client satisfaction and managing the homebuilding budget. Designing according to client specifications and lifestyle is essential for creating personalized outcomes and fostering emotional connections. Larger homes generally require more materials, labour, and resources.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Muted tones and textured material finishes define the spaces of this mid-terrace Georgian home in north London , overhauled by local studio Paolo Cossu Architects. Named Nelson Terrace, the renovation and extension in the Colebrook Row conservation area of Islington showcases the contemporary art and furniture collection of its client.

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30X40 Design Workshop

MAY 23, 2022

In part, that's because I believe quality drawings directly influence the quality of the finished work. They also naturally select for a team of skilled craftspeople that align with the standards of care our clients expect in a finished home. Wall Poch é + Material Hatches. Concept Sketch. Walls, Doors, + Windows.

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Deezen

JULY 1, 2022

The clients also requested that the new spaces include natural materials, which informed the use of douglas fir for the exposed structure, exterior cladding, internal joinery and fittings. The clients requested the use of natural materials in the extension. Wooden finishes are used throughout.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The British Columbia company’s gable-sided residences start at $290 per square foot and prioritize finishes that are toxin-free. Geordie and Jess graciously show their home to many of our future clients, so in many ways, it feels like it is part of the Blend family. The siding is darkened with a low-VOC, formaldehyde-free stain.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

They had been clients in the early days of the studio, so the mutual trust and respect levels were high, allowing us to create a highly responsive and intimately resolved outcome that the dynamic family will inhabit for many years to come," the studio added. West Bend House is a Melbourne residence by Brave New Eco.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 30, 2022

Client: Impasta | Location: Beverly Hills, CA | Program: Restaurant | Area: 1,800 SF | Status: Completed 2021. The material palette was also carefully selected to brighten the space. Yellow accents and pops of greenery compliment warm wood finishes to create a welcoming environment

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

The irregularly placed windows help enliven the otherwise neutral finishes to the home while adding a sense of "individuality" to its uniform structure, the studio said. Office S&M modelled these on the arched sash windows found in neighbouring Victorian residences but gave them a vivid yellow finish to appeal to the client's children.

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Dwell

APRIL 22, 2022

Studio Hagen Hall added a rooftop suite and finished each level with a blend of timber, clay, concrete, and green quartzite. The new extension is home to a primary bedroom with pink clay rendered walls and an en suite with a similarly rich material palette. The natural light also animates the palette of natural materials. "We

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Deezen

MAY 29, 2022

Architecture firm LOHA used "material layering" to create a light-filled workspace in California for photographers, videographers and other creatives involved in brand imaging for sportswear brand Nike. For interior finishes, the team used purposeful materials. Client: Nike. Adaptability was also a guiding concern.

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Dwell

JANUARY 5, 2024

Each project Stillwater has the pleasure of partaking in is special, since every project possesses its own unique attributes and design requirements, tailored to reflect the distinct vision of our clients. Our focus is on providing clients with an all-encompassing total project cost, rather than offering limited or fragmentary estimates.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

The brief was for a family home for our clients and their six children – as well as an increasing number of grandchildren – that would reflect their personalities and provide a lasting legacy for the family," project architect Andrew Ingham told Dezeen. Our client is also not keen on TVs, so there was an element of playfulness in their use.".

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2022

TYPE 's design centres around simple, quality materials that can be left exposed, so they don't need external finishes. Using natural materials such as timber brings a warmth and lightness to the space, something which the clients had particularly liked in our previous work," said Ogi Ristic, one of the studio's four directors.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

Modern Barn is located in Dorset In order to have a minimal impact on views of the area, which is designated an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, Coffey Architects designed Modern Barn to have a pared-back profile finished with simple materials. The existing house was falling apart," said director Michael Henriksen. "It

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Hotel Designs

MAY 1, 2024

Renowned for its commitment to ultra-luxury and uncompromising quality, the brand has quickly emerged as a leader in the market, meeting the discerning tastes of its clients in the high-end residential and hotel market. robotic plants together with a highly qualified management team.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 2, 2023

Ceramicist Naomi Taplin has long believed in utilising the very best raw materials and collaborators in her high-end ceramics practice , Studio Enti. We regularly make to order, so it’s incredibly important to offer a product and service to clients – often architects and interior designers, that can be customised to suit their project.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Moxon Architects converted a collection of farm buildings in the Scottish Highlands According to the studio, three material choices defined the design: expressed oak in the guesthouse interior, Douglas Fir timber for the glasshouse and frameless glazing inserted into apertures throughout existing wall structures.

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Architizer

JULY 17, 2023

If there is one thing that architects and their clients can agree on, it’s that architecture should always work in harmony with nature. Paul Keskeys: How did the client brief and the project’s unique site help to shape your initial concept for Silver Residence? It is always about purposeful material usage and clean transitions.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 24, 2024

This new complex is an integral part of the many innovations on the site, where approximately 500 clients live and recreate amidst a green environment. All areas are equipped with various aids to optimally support clients with mobility limitations or behavioral problems. Source by MoederscheimMoonen Architects.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 13, 2023

This project is a result of the clients’ love and appreciation of the arts, which has been carefully considered throughout the design. Under his careful eye, the new interiors feature eclectic furnishings, rich colour and materials that reinterpret the clients’ fine art collection.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Retallack Thompson added a steel deck extension to a 1830s stone terrace Located in Sydney's Darlinghurst suburb, the extended sandstone building now accommodates a home and studio space for the client while the new build belongs to the client's daughter. The upper level features two bedrooms and a bathroom.

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2024

Merrett Houmøller Architects and interior designer All & Nxthing renovated and extended the Victorian home for clients who have travelled extensively to Morocco and the Mediterranean. Natural earth-based materials such as the handmade brick floor, clay-plaster walls, band-sawn timber joinery and patinated copper were used," he added.

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Deezen

JULY 5, 2023

Each one is finished with a warm material palette and is informed by the Japanese philosophy of wabi-sabi, which celebrates imperfections and changes that come with the passage of time. Designed to support its owner who lives with multiple sclerosis, the house in Austinmer comprises a series of accessible and adaptable spaces.

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Deezen

JULY 1, 2023

Aptly named Case House, it is defined by pared-back finishes and forms, and layers of walls and gardens that buffer its light, airy interiors from the adjacent busy road. British studio Ström Architects has completed a minimalist home in Cheltenham, UK , which references modernist Case Study Houses in California.

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Deezen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Open Park Villa is a house in Limburg by i29 According to i29 , this design responds to the basis of the client's brief, which asked the studio to create a home that embraced the surrounding greenery. Named Open Park Villa, the home offers multiple views of the outdoors, with extended sightlines running through the building.

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Deezen

JANUARY 14, 2024

A pared-back palette of raw materials creates a calm backdrop for PSLab 's lighting products inside the brand's Berlin workshop and showroom space, designed in collaboration with Belgian firm B-bis architecten. PSLab is not a digital platform where clients pick and buy products," the company's founder Dimitri Saddi told Dezeen.

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Habitus Living

JUNE 5, 2022

With hundreds of renovations for their clients under their belt, this project was an opportunity to create something that reflected their own personal design aesthetic. Taking a ‘less is more’ approach, this new build is highlighted by sleek finishes, modern materials, clean lines, and a neutral and light palette.

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