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Lee Broom unveils lighting informed by "mythology" in New York penthouse

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The Alchemist collection , which encompasses pendants lights, chandeliers and wall sconces, was informed by the designer's reading of Brazilian author Paulo Coelho's book The Alchemist and references themes of "astrology, mythology and folklore". The photography is by Julia Chesky.

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Adjaye Associates and artist Daniel Boyd deliver Sydney community center informed by Aboriginal concepts

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A new community center in Sydney blends Aboriginal themes with contemporary design principles and building materials.

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Information about Construction Estimating: Concepts, Tips, and Free Templates:

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So, the majority will incorporate the following elements: Direct Costs: Funds spent on building operations, including materials, labor, and equipment. Subcontractor Expenses: Estimate the labor, materials, and equipment costs associated with the subcontracting of work. The estimator may refine its conclusions using this information.

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Snøhetta creates Holzweiler store informed by Norwegian coastline

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has completed a shop for fashion and lifestyle brand Holzweiler in Chengdu , China, informed by its Norwegian heritage. Natural materials were used throughout the store, sourced locally from China. The post Snøhetta creates Holzweiler store informed by Norwegian coastline appeared first on Dezeen.

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Space tourism informs design of Ichi Station sushi restaurant in Milan

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Set in a historic building in the Brera district, the chain's latest outpost builds on the same travel and transport concept established across its other outlets – including eight in Milan and another in Turin. We proposed approaching the travel concept as a trip to the future," said Masquespacio co-founder Christophe Penasse.

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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

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Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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André Fu designs colourful Casetify shop in Japan informed by shoji lanterns

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The store, which marks the first retail project by Fu in Japan, was informed by the urban landscape of the Shinsaibashi neighbourhood in Osaka where the store is located. The post André Fu designs colourful Casetify shop in Japan informed by shoji lanterns appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is courtesy of Casetify.