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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Architizer

FEBRUARY 22, 2022

Payvand Residential Building, located in the Mokhaberat neighborhood, 8th Payvand Alley, Saadat Abad, Tehran, Iran. Payvand building itself is a modern residential building, which design to be the home of three brothers and their families. Besides, the client also considers the economics of the project. © Cedrus Studio.

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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

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. Concrete is the predominant material, but stainless steel and wooden elements such as horizontally stacked logs also feature throughout.

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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. Located in Austin's Rosedale neighbourhood, the 10,750-square-foot (1,000-square metre) studio combines elements of residential and warehouse architecture.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 1, 2022

The IULIUS group recently announced that the design proposal submitted by UNStudio has been selected as the winning design for Palas Residential, their latest project in the historical downtown of the city of Iasi in Romania. It thus offers a 360-degree experience of the Iasi skyline and urban landscape. Image © UnStudio. Image © UnStudio.

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Deezen

AUGUST 25, 2023

Design studio Puntofilipino has created a richly layered interior full of texture and patina for this Madrid apartment , designed to offer an unexpected take on the client's passion for Danish art and furniture. I wanted to show the client the coexistence and communion between classic and contemporary Danish brands," Gutiérrez added.

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Habitus Living

JUNE 4, 2023

Located in up-market Saket, New Delhi, India, the B-10 Residence is a family home that has authentic and textural materiality at the heart of the concept and design. The post Residential design that resonates appeared first on Habitusliving.com. The layout responds to being vastu -compliant, which was a necessity for the residents.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

EYWA Residential Development Dubai, UAE Homes, United Arab Emirates Apartments, Architecture News, Photos EYWA in Dubai 28 September 2023 Design: R.evolution Location: Business Bay, Dubai, UAE EYWA, UAE R.evolution, an award-winning European luxury real estate developer, has launched its first residential project in the UAE.

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Design Thoughts Architects

DECEMBER 2, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to explain to one of our new house desired clients what it is that we do as an architectural firm. We design buildings that are functional and meet the client’s needs, but we also design them with a theme or an architectural style in mind. Best Architects do so much more than that.

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e-architect

MAY 9, 2023

The residential tower is also raised to afford better view and a quieter environment. On account of the site’s lack of pleasant greenery, the design’s primary objective is to inject vitality and improve the urban interface. We create world-class design solutions that are tailored to the needs of cities and communities around the world.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 25, 2023

Situated in the Nanyou district in central Nanshan area, the Zhongtai Residential Development consists of a 5-storey podium and above it a 33-storey residential building providing 238 units. The residential tower is also raised to afford better view and a quieter environment. Source by Aedas.

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RMJM Architecture

DECEMBER 12, 2023

JVC is a low-density, fully-built residential community containing parks which offer 360 views of lush greenery, schools, F&B venues and a shopping mall. The post RMJM Dubai has worked closely with their client to create Terrazzo Residences, ideally located amongst Dubai’s most popular communities appeared first on RMJM Architecture.

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Archmark

OCTOBER 28, 2022

Understand how blogging helps you attract ideal clients to your architecture firm (and keep reading to get 101 blog topic ideas!)  Imagine your ideal client is searching for something online. It would also mean those clients are coming to you with the expectation that you are someone who can help them. In one word:… Blogging!

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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

NOVEMBER 14, 2022

At its centre is a chunky breakfast island crafted from pink-hued concrete, around which the team can congregate for meals, client catch-ups or company events. Beauty can be found in the irregularities and developing patinas that have resulted from incorporating handmade and natural materials throughout our new space," explained the practice.

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Archinect

JULY 28, 2022

The team says they intend it to serve as a showcase of the “truth-telling” work their client, the Children of Shingwauk Alumni Association (CSAA), has pursued in shedding light on the injustices that took place during Canada’s fraught residential schools era. The new Cultural Centre's ar.

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Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The white box, with its precise lines and sharp angles, is usually associated with modernism and its attendant materials of steel, concrete and glass. Use of sustainable materials was a central aspect of the brief given to Davis Architects. The post A treasure trove of material textures appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2022

The past few years have seen Dubai carve out its own, distinctive design language, one that subtly takes cues from the region's heritage, makes use of locally-sourced materials and responds to its surroundings," said founder and creative director of design studio Roar , Pallavi Dean. Downtown Design takes place from 9 to 12 November.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

It is formed of exposed timber joinery animated by a curved roof canopy, affectionately referred to by the clients and studio as the "fried egg", giving the project the name Sunny Side Up. Its design evolved from the client's original vision of a full-width rear extension.

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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] Oliver Leech Architects has extended a Victorian house in London.

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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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Aric Gitomer Architect

DECEMBER 20, 2022

But what makes marble one of the most versatile construction materials? The story is no different for residential architects. This metamorphic rock has transformed residential architecture with its beauty, versatility, and purity. So, how can this marvelous material be incorporated into your home?

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Deezen

AUGUST 21, 2022

Architectural designer and founder of Jonathan Tuckey Design , Jonathan Tuckey chose "simple and everyday" materials in his renovation of this 19th-century steel workshop to create a characterful London home for his family and their dog. The post Ten residential interiors bolstered by exposed wooden beams appeared first on Dezeen.

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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. The project improves the home's connection to the outdoors.

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Habitus Living

JULY 7, 2022

“I’m trying to provide a versatility to my fabrics that can be used across multiple areas and high-use residential or commercial areas,” she adds. Interestingly, her American clients are interior designers who have approached her directly through Instagram. The post The material of memory appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Architecture studio Parti has completed a compact housing project in north London , with a palette of robust and affordable materials chosen to create a sense of permanence. Deliberately simple materials were used throughout the project. Plaster and bricks are among the materials used.

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Deezen

JUNE 2, 2024

Shelving here that originally stored books now holds material samples, image mood boards and other project-related paraphernalia. Hanging utensils decorate the office's kitchen Two further spaces branch off from here: a conference area for larger staff gatherings, and a "literature corner" filled with inspirational reading material.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 31, 2022

English Residential Architecture – latest home additions to this page, arranged chronologically: 8 Dec 2022. The new building is located within the orchard of the client’s previous home – a multi levelled building unsuitable for conversion (but retained and sold). post updated 1 January 2023. photo © Channel 4 and Will Pryce.

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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

APRIL 1, 2024

The clients, who recently worked with Destudio to design their pharmacy in the Spanish city, invited the studio to oversee the renovation of the 150-square-metre apartment that had been their home for two decades. This act gave the project its name, Casa Inversa. The photography is courtesy of Destudio.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Every industry depends on material handling in one way or another. By making things simple to locate, move, and ship, material handling may enhance customer service, minimize costs by shortening the time it takes to move products, and prevent product damage by handling products properly.

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2024

Local architecture studio Ædifica has created a residential apartment building outside Montreal with an interior courtyard and a metal-mesh second skin on the facade. Parts of the facade have a metal-mesh second skin The architecture studio employed different material schemes for the outside and the inside facades.

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Deezen

MAY 30, 2024

Approached to redesign the "dark and cramped" home in Hackney, London and Edinburgh-based Cairn reconfigured and expanded its ground floor using a palette of low-carbon and bio-based materials. As the client is a chef, the renovation centres around a large kitchen at the heart of the ground floor lit by a strip of skylights along one side.

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Deezen

MAY 23, 2024

Excellent communication skills with team and clients and previous experience in residential design and project management are essential for this role.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

JUNE 10, 2022

On several occasions, residential architects try to guide prospective homebuyers about the process. define renovations as “the removal and replacement or covering of interior or exterior finish, trim, doors, windows or other materials with new materials that serve the same purpose and do not change the configuration of space.

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