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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

Deezen

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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"Unashamedly contemporary" pavilion designed for Old War Office site in London

Deezen

The café pavilion sits in the courtyard of The OWO hotel in London The prefabricated circular pavilion, which contains a bar and dining space for the Parisian restaurant Café Lapérouse, has a crafted glass facade and mirrored stainless-steel roof panels. Mirror stainless steel is a very robust and easy-to-maintain material."

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What are Aerogel Glass Blocks?

Santa Cruz Architect

In the ever-evolving world of architecture and construction, new materials continually emerge, pushing the boundaries of design and performance. One such innovation is the aerogel glass block, a remarkable material that combines the transparency of glass with the extraordinary insulating properties of aerogels.

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Sam Crawford Architects crafts contemporary residences that respect heritage

Habitus Living

His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. The design was inspired by hexagonal tiles in various shades, along with a mix of geometries and textures that together helped distil the concept.

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Made by Fire explores "the power and fragility of Bohemian glass and porcelain"

Deezen

It will feature more than 100 original projects, including objects made from ceramics , porcelain and glass. It also focuses on the contemporary challenges in glass, ceramics and porcelain production. This includes the environmental sustainability of the materials, such as how they are sourced and produced.

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Sleek Fox Point Home With Endless Views Is a Contemporary Gem, Asks $2.2M

Dwell

Enjoy views of Lake Michigan from floor-to-ceiling glass walls. The residence was inspired by the location and landscape, with a mix of materials and large, glass-enclosed rooms that provide scenic views from the ravine below out to Lake Michigan. A Ship-Like Belgian Home With Bespoke Blacksmithing Hits the Market at €569K