Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Objects made with waste from banana production and designs utilising traditional techniques are among those made by nine design studios in Guadalajara , Mexico, we've rounded up in our North American Design 2024 series. Read on for nine independent studios defining Guadalajara's contemporary design scene.

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Architizer

APRIL 25, 2023

Since then, the team has become known for visionary solutions that reinterpret history and vernacular building techniques. Showcasing critical and rigorous design concepts in different materials, they explore shadow, light, circulation and more. As the model clearly shows, the modular units stack through the structural system.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

Naked House – The project was intended to be affordable with a contemporary design, also taking in account the orientation and local sourced materials and workforce. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? What drove the selection of materials used in the project? Products / Materials .

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Contemporary Housing Design Materials 83

Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’re interested in learning more about the future of building materials in architecture, we have some exciting news: Leslie Lok will speak at Architizer Future Fest this September! How can new technologies recycle and reuse “waste” material? At Cornell, Leslie directs the Rural-Urban Building Innovation Lab.

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Materials Mining Technique Technology 85

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Promotion: Romanian stone brand Piatraonline has launched Raw, a collection of natural stone tiles that "uncovers the material's wild and rugged character". Extraordinary projects cannot come to life with ordinary materials," Piatraonline managing partner Mariana-Bradescu Constantinescu said. Stone has been finished to look unfinished.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2023

Traditional Japanese materials and details are fused with contemporary finishes at C4L House in Tokyo , designed by local studio Cubo Design Architects. The home celebrates traditional Japanese craft On the first floor, the same palette of wood and stone has been used for the bedrooms but with a more contemporary approach.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 13, 2024

Image credit: James McDonald All the designs touched on different aspects of bathroom design and wellness more broadly, highlighting concepts through use of material and a considered division of space. The Riobel – Momenti & Victoria + Albert collections were the perfect contemporary fittings to compliment the design.

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Bustler

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

The company visionaries and Mikser curators teamed up in launching a special edition of Young Balkan Designers competition, creating a unique opportunity for the next generation of Balkan designers to join Nunc on its mission to reinterpret the region’s rich tradition and culture into innovative and recognizable contemporary design products.

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Deezen

APRIL 28, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: an education centre geared toward the creation of contemporary art is featured in this school show by Florence Institute of Design International. It features a versatile program, ranging from a contemporary concert hall to a public rooftop park.

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Project Interior Students Design 86

Dwell

AUGUST 29, 2023

Zhongyu Zhang uses her MMR Studio (Materials, Modality, and Routine) as a research tool. For her, materials and forms can uncover the underlying connections between different cultures and crafts, humanity and nature. Designers ought to follow the features of the material," the Shanghai creator says. "In

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2024

The region’s rich heritage, coupled with new advances and building techniques, has led to the creation of some of the world’s most diverse hospitality spaces. This retreat seamlessly combines luxury, nature, and contemporary architecture, offering guests a truly unforgettable experience.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2024

Gaetano Pesce (top) created icons of Italian design such as the Up5 chair (above) Moving against the stream of rational, functional modernism in the 1960s and early 70s, Pesce experimented with materials and production methods to create furniture pieces imbued with political or religious meaning for brands from Cassina to B&B Italia.

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Habitus Living

JULY 19, 2022

Known for its timeless, pared-down aesthetics, Astro Lighting is a leading British design brand that creates beautiful lighting solutions using the best possible materials and techniques. Ideal for contemporary interiors, Ascoli is offered in multiple finishes, including bronze, matte black, matte nickel and textured white.

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Space Design Technique Contemporary 98

Deezen

APRIL 7, 2024

We believe in exposing our students to contemporary issues of theory, advanced technical skills, and social and cultural contexts to create an integrated platform for scholarship, design innovation and constructive discourse within the architectural discipline. "The

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Architizer

APRIL 26, 2024

Today, Seoul is a metropolis showcasing a blend of contemporary and traditional architectural styles that draw people from around the world. Taking a survey of Seoul’s structures, each of the subsequent projects demonstrate innovative design and construction techniques.

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Modern Architecture Roofing Inspiration 111

Architizer

JANUARY 2, 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. This considerate outlook utilizes the wisdom of the past to help address the region’s contemporary needs. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

MARCH 28, 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. Order your copy today. Via Wellcome Images, L0023683 , CC BY 4.0 Photo by Gaetano Travaglio via Pexels.

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Structure Architecture Innovation Events 85

Architizer

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

In the process of bringing a building concept to life, model-making provides the opportunity to more fully understand space, form and light. “For the layout project, we used a traditional handcrafted technique and natural materials.

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Architect Students Art Technique 108

Architizer

MARCH 11, 2024

From Concept to Reality: Streamlining Design Processes Traditionally, architects dedicate significant time and resources to conceptualizing and refining their design ideas. During the early stages of conceptual design, this tool could facilitate rapid exploration of fundamental design concepts, commonly known as “massing studies.”

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Architizer

DECEMBER 19, 2023

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. One of its most ambitious concepts to date is Urban Sequoia. Order your copy today.

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Firms Sustainability Architecture Masterplanning 103

Hotel Designs

APRIL 14, 2023

Architecturally integrated into the surrounding landscape, the resort is designed to sit in harmony with nature, seamlessly blending contemporary design and understated luxury with authentic local craftsmanship. An on-site art gallery, showcasing works of renowned Turkish painters and sculptors, compliments Yazz Collective’s unique spirit.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Judges also awarded a Highly Commended accolade to Sydney designer Liz Williamson: “This glass piece is unique in technique and concept. Designer-makers are innovative, highly skilled, and very knowledgeable about material use. Jessica Murtagh, Self checkout of Sisyphus , 2023. PHOTO BY Jesse Reagon.

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Technique Design Innovation Contemporary 52

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2023

Our community of artists, designers and makers address the constantly shifting territories of contemporary design, considering the breadth of design thinking alongside material and digital practices in establishing new approaches, forms and possibilities."

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Students Art Project Design 90

The Spaces

AUGUST 18, 2022

The husband and wife duo worked with Estudio Rafael Freyre to develop its contemporary architecture, reviving traditional techniques and materials from the diverse ecosystems of Peru. Kjolle’s design concept also stems from the relationship between architecture and nature.

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Technique Design Landscape Materials 121

Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The exhibition, which was curated by Johnson, explores the conception of the surrealist movement in the 1920s and the impact it has had on the design world ever since. The exhibition explores surrealism's impact on contemporary design, with nearly a third of the objects on show dating from the past 50 years. "We

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IT Design Contemporary Concept 104

aasarchitecture

JANUARY 2, 2024

The Shenzhen Museum of Contemporary Art and Urban Planning (MOCAUP) recently played host to artist Jacky Tsai’s Shenzhen debut exhibition “A Journey of All and None”, where the artist collaborated with PP Design Gallery in creating a collection of art benches displayed at the exhibition.

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Landscape Art Contemporary Design 59

Habitus Living

MARCH 19, 2024

Whether it’s the elegant simplicity of a traditional tea house, the iconic contours of Shinto shrines or the intricate joinery of a traditional lattice, they all embody the essence of Japanese design – a timeless aesthetic that celebrates natural materials, patient craftsmanship, and a profound respect for form and function.

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Manufacturing Modern Contemporary Technique 52

Habitus Living

JULY 26, 2022

Blending different styles to create beautiful spaces, Aitken often references Japanese design principles and contemporary aesthetics in her projects. The Passage collection sees Aitken achieve her unique vision through the materiality and technical possibilities of rug manufacturing. TSAR Carpets | Passage Collection | Autumn Rug.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

This question lies at the heart of the concept of “gesamtkunstwerk,” a term that has intrigued and inspired architects and designers for over a century. What does it mean to experience a work of art so immersive that the boundaries between artistic disciplines become indistinguishable? Museum of Ethnography by NAPUR Architect Ltd.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Reinventing traditional construction techniques and vernacular buildings traditions, these elegant homes make space for contemporary life and celebrate the beauty of Lithuania. The villa consists of 4 bedrooms, 3 bathrooms and an open-concept dining area connected to the living room.

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Home Architecture Design Zoning 127

Habitus Living

JULY 11, 2023

Internationally renowned contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang’s large-scale solo exhibition, Ramble in the Cosmos – From Primeval Fireball Onward , at the National Art Center, Tokyo (NACT) will be proceeded by a daytime fireworks event, ‘When the Sky Blooms with Sakura’.

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Art Contemporary Installation Glass 87

Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

From briefing to concept and delivery to installation, every step is involved in the creative process to ensure each piece of artwork is uniquely created and perfectly fitted for each project. The acceptance (in China) of contemporary art was low, it was quite hard to try new artistic expression in our projects.

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Art Installation Materials Sketching 105

Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

As part of our Dezeen x The Mindcraft Project 2022 collaboration, we've rounded up the work of 10 Danish designers, including three-dimensional knitted objects and a sculpture coloured by pigments made from found materials. The artist used the lost-wax casting technique to create her sculptures and cast them in solid coloured glass.

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Technology Technology Technique Design 77

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2023

Our community of artists, designers and makers address the constantly shifting territories of contemporary design, considering the breadth of design thinking alongside material and digital practices in establishing new approaches, forms and possibilities."

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Students Art Project Design 70

e-architect

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Concept Our international clients came to Costa Rica with the intent of creating an example of a more sustainable way of life, with a focus on well-being through connections to nature. Overall ancient and local techniques are combined with technology to create a sustainable design that is both rooted in the past and looking to the future.

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Housing Real Estate Technique Foundation 59

The Spaces

AUGUST 18, 2022

The husband and wife duo worked with Estudio Rafael Freyre to develop its contemporary architecture, reviving traditional techniques and materials from the diverse ecosystems of Peru. Kjolle’s design concept also stems from the relationship between architecture and nature.

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