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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

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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. Due to the use of vaulting, these floor plates use 60% less concrete and 80% less steel than the standard floor plates used in the industry.

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Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection

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Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. Huguet was established in 1933 and is now run by Biel Huguet, the third generation of his family to oversee the company.

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The Copera’s Garden, a Modern Oasis in an Industrial Landscape

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The Copera’s Garden – is a scenic space within an industrial landscape. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Tomás García Píriz: The industrial location itself becomes the main reference that organizes the proposal. Project Status: Built. Year: 2021. Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft.

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The Dwell 24: MMR Studio

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"In Hulu Ipū, I employ inferior gourds without the perfection shaped by industry. Zhang experiments with different assembly and surface treatment techniques, looking to replicate the imperfect craft processes that have been automated in mass production. What contemporary design trend do you despise? I really want to learn Judo.

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Design "provocateur and rule-breaker" Gaetano Pesce dies aged 84

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Pesce moved to New York in 1983 and began to move away from mass production to create "standardised series" in everyday materials like resin, adapting conventional production techniques to create varied and imperfect outcomes. In my opinion, this is one of the strongest objects I have made," he said during the VDF interview. "I

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Ten inspiring design student projects from Dezeen's Pinterest

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Scroll down to see ten projects from industrial , interior , product , furniture and graphic design courses and browse our School Shows board to see more. The fawn-coloured material comes from the high-end sports car industry, the offcuts of which White hopes will lend similar luxuriousness to the light.

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Ephemeral Structures, Enduring Ideas: Why Architectural Pavilions Still Matter

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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. Designed by Joseph Paxton, it epitomized the Industrial Revolution’s advancements with its innovative use of iron and glass.