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"Surprising colour combinations" define Raw Color's IKEA collection

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On the heels of a two-year research process, Dutch studio Raw Color has released an IKEA collection in which no item features less than two colours to explore how our perception of a hue can change based on its context. The post "Surprising colour combinations" define Raw Color's IKEA collection appeared first on Dezeen.

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The See-Through Roof of This Brick Home Doubles as a Viewing Deck

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The curved stone wall is recessed toward the east to create a small court for the first rays of morning sun protected from the wind. The eastern slope of the roof is polycarbonate that creates a spectacular play with light, shadow, and changing colors as the sun moves over the house. Every day is a new experience. "In

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Sun-Bleached Style: Subtle Summer Tones Are Making a Splash in Interior Design

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In recent years, many homes and businesses have manifested a style that I’ve come to call “sun-bleached.” Brimming with nostalgia and translating as textured walls, sun-faded palettes and soft, inviting finishes, the presence of sun-bleached style is becoming more common.

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Young Architect Guide: Daylighting, a Fundamental Pillar of Contemporary Design

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Therefore, daylighting, as this practice is known, is not just about positioning a building towards the sun and adding a few windows. It’s a scientific endeavor that requires understanding solar geometry, local climate, optimal materiality and site conditions to optimize the sun’s energy.

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La Canaria house by selgascano + Diego Cano

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Photo © Killarney Ave The house becomes a reflection of the horizon, and golden is the color of the LA sunset. We also designed an outdoor envelopment that veils all the interior and exterior spaces, an independent device that provides shelter from the sun and frames the views. Source by selgascano + Diego Cano.

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South Haven Centre for Remembrance, Edmonton, Alberta

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The new facility conceives to memorialize moments in time and spatially capture the quality of the seasons through the interplay of light, shadow and darkness. The word Solstice is derived from the Latin words sol (sun) and sistere (to stand still) and the reverence of light and shadow within the tower are celebrated on this annual datum.

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Loca?hands | Isso Architects

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We are incorporating a glass ceiling above the mezzanine area to take advantage of the sun’s movements. As the day progresses, the space will be basking in daylights and later covered in shadows, making it feel alive. Ambiance and atmosphere are another key focus of the design.