Dwell

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

When the two visited the indigenous island of Haida Gwaii in Canada in 2019, suspicion grew into inspiration. Feeling that the buildings on the island ignored their natural surroundings, Simon and Richard started to imagine an architecture that blended in with the landscape of British Columbia.

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Architizer

JANUARY 1, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Sketching is a skill; yes, some people are naturally good at it, others not so much. Find Inspiration. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

MARCH 1, 2023

Developing novel technologies and methods to create new architectural products, furniture and customized panels, Arktura partners with architects and clients through their Solutions Studio. Their global team now strives to be carbon-neutral, incorporating smart material sourcing and more efficient processing.

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Architizer

MAY 16, 2022

Ulf Mejergren: We have started a series called ‘Primitive Huts’ where we investigate materials found in nature combined with our creativity to create shelters. There is so much to learn from nature and there is a natural built-in cleverness that has evolved over the ages that is simply astounding.

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Architizer

APRIL 23, 2022

What inspired the initial concept for your design? In Casa Cook Samos, consecutive vertical filtering surfaces -all made of soft natural materials that allow light and shadow flickering- unfold constantly the horizontal ground and bridge the “islands” with their surroundings. © Ana Santl. © block722. © block722. © block722.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All the spaces have an immediate connection with the vegetation, warm materials and natural light; elements that result in a pleasant and healthy workspace that, in turn, activates all the senses and encourages creativity. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Architizer

MAY 29, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Jiajun TANG and Rene LIU: The inspiration came from the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The most unique part is to simulate natural light in the interior to express the landscape and space. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Wood, stone.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Jonathan Mizzi: The Royal Parks’ freestanding kiosks are inspired directly by their natural surroundings.

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Bustler

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Event Date: Mar 24, 2024; Event City: Plano, IL, US Although architecture itself originated from a need for shelter from nature, modern humans retain the desire to live with nature around or near them—even in urban settings. Read the full post on Bustler

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 14, 2024

This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. Limited resources may inspire the innovative use of materials, while zoning restrictions can lead to unique spatial configurations. At its core, architecture is about problem-solving.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? therefore, the building material was used here as in a prototype. the special thing about this is that a highly efficient energy envelope was produced without the additional use of insulating materials in the wall. © arcs architekten. © arcs architekten.

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Building and Interiors

MAY 21, 2022

On a 3765 sq yard of ground on the western side of the site, the 1600 sq ft blocks are spread and distributed at angles in a linear orientation, leaving the lush green nature to take over the eastern side. This makes the walkway appear broader and allows visitors to focus on the natural habitat. Area: 53 m². Country: Australia.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

For the client, home is a haven to provide a sense of relaxation at the moment when he arrives home; a stage to dive into his passion for cooking and wine/whisky tasting; and a hub to invite friends for gatherings. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © fws_work. © fws_work. © fws_work. © fws_work.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The white empty box filled out with function and landscapes harmoniously revealing the main protagonist of the building which is nature. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? © Junsekino Architecture & Design.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moreover, designers use the decomposition, reorganization and collision of texture and material to build a simple and lively volume. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © Vantree Design What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2023

British studio Will Gamble Architects used natural materials throughout Palm Springs, a glazed extension to the back of a Grade II-listed house in north London. This includes the use of natural materials and floor-to-ceiling glazing on the walls of the extension, which are designed to connect the interior to the outside.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

CasaTresAguas – An architects dream to build your own house, comes with a lot of unforeseen challenges, such as millions of ideas one wants to make reality, the restricted budget, the small plot of land and probably the family which could become your worst client ever. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Mixed ideas, aligned and shaped to create a social area outlined by custom finishes, raw materials and a very selected colors palette. An achievement of their team’s expertise and clients’ confidence, together, create a major experience in design and functionality. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Future of Us Pavilion – Located in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, the Bayfront Pavilion, also known as The Future of Us Pavilion, follows the grand tradition of experimental architectural structures that evoke a dialogue with nature by blending an intricate form with a perforated skin fluidly with the adjacent environments.

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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

APRIL 21, 2024

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring organic modern interiors , eclectic hotels and flooring that enhances the connection between indoors and outdoors.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Casa que Da is conceived as a pre-Hispanic codex, which expresses through its spatiality and iconography, the knowledge of the earth and its materiality," RED Arquitectos principal Susana López González told Dezeen. The client named the house Casa que Da (House that Gives) to reference the act of "giving" in a culinary context.

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Architizer

MAY 25, 2022

Art Hub Copenhagen – The client needed to upgrade their existing space both in terms of functionality and to support their public ambitions and their identity as a progressive institution supporting creative and artistic thinking. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © pihlmann architects.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

McLaren Excell said the clients were "inspired by the healing properties of craft and making something by hand", which was what led them to include hobby rooms in their brief. On this level, the selected materials give a more homely feel to the industrial aesthetic.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Trend forecaster Lidewij Edelkoort , industrial designer Tej Chauhan and designer Inga Sempé , alongside Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum and architect Andre Herrero are named Dezeen Awards 2024 judges. Dezeen Awards 2024 in partnership with Bentley is open for entries.

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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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Deezen

APRIL 30, 2024

Architecture studio Unknown Works has renovated a terraced London house called Oasis, adding a side and rear extension to create a flexible interior and maximise natural light. This includes a bed with integrated storage and floor-to-ceiling wardrobes on wheels that double as adaptable partitions.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Together with the partners, we lead the firm in creating architecture that responds to the context, culture, client requirements, and environment, enriching the human experience through thoughtful and sustainable design," Houben told Dezeen. All photos are courtesy of Mecanoo unless stated otherwise.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Read: WOA designs own studio space using materials that had been "relegated to landfill" Elsewhere, Kin added an open-plan bar to the office, made from bespoke wooden rods and solid terrazzo. The materiality draws inspiration from Scotland's abundant natural landscape through warm timbers and rich and textured fabrics," said Holmes.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

Augmenting the nature-based learning programs of Brooklyn Nature Days, providing outdoor forest education for children aged 2 to 4 years old, Wonderforest Nature Preschool is the first indoor space of its kind, and a unique new concept that raises the bar on nature education.

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Architizer

APRIL 26, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Dogok Maximum By Moon Hoon , Seoul, South Korea This project reflects the client’s unique personality, rooted in their experiences living in a mystical house on a high area in Gangbuk. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Hotel Designs

AUGUST 3, 2023

Image credit: Tarkett The design scheme for this showroom destination takes its cues from Britain’s industrial cities, drawing inspiration from the industrial revolution and adopting a ‘soft industrial’ look and feel. Visitors can then move into the product lab – an open space designed for co-creation and experimentation.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 22, 2024

The vision was to create a symbiosis between orthogonal grids and natural, organic forms, reflecting the majestic appearance of a natural canyon. Inspired by the hues of the sea and beach, light and white tones promote calmness and balance. The design pays homage to this theme with the Coastal Garden and Gate.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It was envisioned as a series of tectonic structures Both homeowners are also authors, and they desired a second home in rural Wyoming where they could write while immersed in nature. Rooms feature a blend of earthy and industrial materials. Each building responds to its immediate setting.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

Wadba Wadba House by Hannah Cooper "Nested in Toonumber Forest, New South Wales, Wadba Wadba House draws inspiration from MORQ and various Australian designs that embody a luxurious, rustic, minimal interior. The use of natural light, layering and circulation all add to the inspiration derived from the works of Louis Kahn.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2022

The colors green and blue are present in different materials throughout the house and intend to copy the palette of the surroundings: the sky and the mountains. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Initially thought to have a bamboo sliding brise, the clients decided to leave the social area open.

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