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

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Here, workers install a Rippmann floor plate in a 10 story project in Zug, Switzerland. From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. Photo by Gabriele Mattei, used with permission by VAULTED AG.

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Dior catwalk features 24-metre-long "tentacular" installation by Joana Vasconcelos

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Fashion house Dior 's latest catwalk at Paris Fashion Week saw a large-scale, kaleidoscopic installation by artist Joana Vasconcelos suspended above the Autumn Winter 2023 runway, which was decorated with fabrics from the collection. The show took place on 28 February in a purpose-built structure in the Jardin des Tuileries, Paris.

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

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"It was an open brief: there was no limitation or restriction as long as Huguet was capable of manufacturing and developing each concept," explained Stavro, who initiated the project three years ago before leaving Pentagram in 2021 to set up her own studio. Le Corbusier informed Lobe's tile design.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

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Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Overall, each design variation is informed by the architectural or organic elements that the kiosk shares its space with.

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Ten standout pavilions from the 2023 London Design Biennale

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A giant wind chime, touch-sensing bio-textiles and windows for Ukraine are among the most intriguing installations from the London Design Biennale , which opens at Somerset House today. The aim is to explore how simple local resources and techniques can be used to create low-impact buildings and contribute to sustainable development.

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Day two from Milan design week 2024

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The pavilion is made from pine logs The pavilion explores the concept of kitchens and is centred with a sleek kitchen island from Next125's range that acts as a communal space for gathering and sharing. Design collective Numen/For Use created a huge black and white netted installation.

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Zaha Hadid Design launches undulating modular display system at LDF

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British studio Zaha Hadid Design has unveiled its Nth Display System, a prototype modular furniture system that was informed by the natural shapes made by erosion, at London Design Festival. The pieces form part of Zaha Hadid Design's focus on innovative fabrication processes. "We

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