Archinect

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

The concept that guided the project refers to pausing at a base camp before ascending a mountain. The spatial organization allows one to reorient and reconnect with nature between activities. The interior palette of durable natural materials and exposed structure complements, instead of competing with, the surrounding landscape.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 6, 2023

The first step is all about colour – when working on ways to bring the benefits of nature indoors, think about your base colour. To achieve a natural design within the bathroom avoid stark whites, because although beige can often get a bad rep, it can add natural warmth to any bathroom. Finally, let the light in.

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Habitus Living

JULY 9, 2023

From preserving the integrity of the organic designs invented by nature, to protecting the physical environment from further pollution, Neolith is a guardian of the natural world — both in practice and in design. Neolith products are made from 100 per cent natural materials and are manufactured in carbon-neutral conditions.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the woodblock prints of Hiroshige that inspired Van Gogh to the Zen tea rooms that laid the foundation for minimalist architecture, Japanese aesthetics paved the way for modernism. Consider the concept of wabi-sabi, or the art of imperfection, that was recently explored in an Architzer op-ed. Dekton Ukiyo NACRE.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Project Status: Concept. An artificial cave is created, a space below the level of the natural ground, with close communication with the earth, but with a great protection from it. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Biodiversity, net zero and ‘nature-positivity’ increasingly direct conversations around the built environment. With that in mind, it seems only fair to look away from bold urban redevelopment schemes with their downtown sky gardens and instead pay tribute to architectural gems that opt to spotlight Mother Nature herself.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s explore key ideas around transforming your home with practical tips and inspiring ideas. Infuse Uplifting Greenery and Natural Elements Plants bring life into homes, uplifting moods, and energizing spaces. Just as oxygen animates the natural world outdoors, greenery and organic materials indoors have nourishing effects.

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Architizer

MAY 16, 2022

Ulf Mejergren: We have started a series called ‘Primitive Huts’ where we investigate materials found in nature combined with our creativity to create shelters. There is so much to learn from nature and there is a natural built-in cleverness that has evolved over the ages that is simply astounding.

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The Spaces

JULY 27, 2023

High minimalist design meets fast food culture at this Geneva burger bar, designed by Sapid Studio using natural materials and Japanese design elements. Boroboro means ‘something repaired’ and refers to the act of extending an object’s life through reuse and repair.

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Architizer

APRIL 23, 2022

What inspired the initial concept for your design? This concept of archipelagos suggests usually a fragmented condition. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? The perforated screens that gave character to the building façade are inspired by Samians’ tradition in ceramics. © Ana Santl.

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Archinect

AUGUST 23, 2023

1 Hotel West Hollywood design expresses 1 Hotel’s nature-forward brand with an exuberant strategy that employs earth-conscious elegance and innovation. The design invites guests in with its rustic modern vibe inspired by the Santa Monica Mountains and its foothills which extend across the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All the spaces have an immediate connection with the vegetation, warm materials and natural light; elements that result in a pleasant and healthy workspace that, in turn, activates all the senses and encourages creativity. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design?

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2023

Surrounded by densely forested terrain, the secluded property at the foothills of the Cascade Mountains had a natural clearing carved in—this small meadow became the site for the Seattle couple’s family gateway. "We knew we wanted to find a place close to the edge of the national forest here." The house was to be our ‘ruin in the landscape.’"

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The Spaces

MAY 3, 2022

Eco-conscious eyewear brand Monc celebrates the rocky landscapes of the Italian Dolomites with biodegradable and salvaged materials at its new London store on Chiltern Street. It has furniture made from mycelium mixed with Yorkshire-sourced hemp shiv, mimicking natural stone. Photography: Handover Agency.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 28, 2022

The next report in Material ConneXion ’s insightful series on material trends focuses on the ultra-contemporary phenomena of expressionism among new generations of creators. To see the full trend report and receive new material insights each month, become a member of Material ConneXion.

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Deezen

AUGUST 10, 2022

In this week's comments update, readers are discussing a proposal for a London skyscraper designed by Arney Fender Katsalidis , which the studio said "takes inspiration from nature". Any firm that leads with some one-liner about inspiration from nature doesn't get it," said JZ. Far more than just a beautiful concept".

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 17, 2023

It is this intoxicating inheritance of nature’s w onders and ancient stories, together w ith centuries-old artisanal traditions that has been translated by the designers into a contemporary experience w here luxury and informality meet. Tables are hand-carved to sho w off the natural knots and joints of their timber.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 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. This, he explained, is the concept behind VAULTED AG’s revolutionary floor plates. Order your copy today. Wood is good, concrete is bad.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. Their sizes are all different, and that helps the architecture merge into the ground naturally.

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Architizer

AUGUST 17, 2022

For over 5000 years humans have understood the material benefits of cork. The material is sourced from the bark of cork oaks — found mainly along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea — and for centuries has been used to make floating devices, seals for containers and sandals. Register here ! 042_Corkscrew House. The Hill Cork House.

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Architizer

MAY 2, 2022

Architizer’s Editor in Chief Paul Keskeys chatted with Ole Scheeren about the concepts behind this major new project, its context and inspiration, and the precedent it sets for the future of residential skyscraper design. What inspired the design of this unusual form? All images courtesy Büro Ole Scheeren.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The white empty box filled out with function and landscapes harmoniously revealing the main protagonist of the building which is nature. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? © Junsekino Architecture & Design.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 21, 2023

Photo © SFAP Extending an inspiring space through a continuous mountain The design team’s main focus was to craft a distinctive spatial encounter within an already-existing building. Focused lighting accentuates the textures of the fabrics, while diffused lighting reveals the expansive nature of the space.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

Creative director and founder of Natural Material Studio Bonnie Hvillum has been shortlisted for The Bentley Lighthouse Award. The Copenhagen -based Natural Material Studio is a research practice that creates bespoke designs and spatial installations using self-developed biomaterials. "I

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 2, 2023

The architecture inspired by car design, car panels, and the aesthetics of speed for dynamic forms is an exploration in creating a striking, futuristic appearance for flagship stores that mimics the sleek design of high-performance supercars.

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Architizer

APRIL 30, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. They can be material structures that connect two (or more!) otherwise separate places, but when used as a verb, humans can bridge ideas or abstract concepts, reconciling or connecting multiple viewpoints or things.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? This concept works as a good example for a modern building respectful integrated in the traditional structure of an ancient village and thus could offer some ideas on the subject of building and designing in a rural environment. Therefore the 2.0 © arcs architekten.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 14, 2024

This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. Limited resources may inspire the innovative use of materials, while zoning restrictions can lead to unique spatial configurations. At its core, architecture is about problem-solving.

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Architizer

MAY 29, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Jiajun TANG and Rene LIU: The inspiration came from the Lingering Garden in Suzhou. The most unique part is to simulate natural light in the interior to express the landscape and space. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But while the material is convenient to use and facilitates cheaper production and packaging, it is causing excessive harm to the natural ecosystems, to the point where it has been labeled our most hated material. Assuming plastic to be the material of today, 850 plastic bottles were used for their translucency and malleability.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

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? Jonathan Mizzi: The Royal Parks’ freestanding kiosks are inspired directly by their natural surroundings.

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Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Our conversation traverses process, childhood, materiality and what makes home ‘home’. It was more that I grew up in an environment where everything revolved around making things and I sort of naturally grew into an artist. With ropes, there are different thicknesses, and you can even make ropes with different materials.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

Nature-inspired forms synchronise in harmony with tailored detailing and layered texture for contemporary style with comfort. We created an urban retreat concept that demonstrates stylish restraint, promotes well-being, and feels both energetic and calm with details to discover.”

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

This project showcases our commitment to sustainable design and creating inspiring learning environments. "By Its striking facade and dynamic interior spaces redefine the concept of a contemporary library, fostering a sense of community and learning." All photos are courtesy of Mecanoo unless stated otherwise.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Moreover, designers use the decomposition, reorganization and collision of texture and material to build a simple and lively volume. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © Vantree Design What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Building and Interiors

MAY 21, 2022

The concept has three distinct areas: 6 bedrooms, a social area with integrated spaces, and functional premises, which comprise the garage and service utilities. Concrete, fly ash bricks, and metal are among the local and simple material combinations used in the structure’s architectural expression. .’ Country: Brazil.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 13, 2024

The immersive experience envisaged for Milan Design Week, based on ‘Aquatectures’, fuses water and architecture to bring the GROHE SPA ‘Health through Water’ concept to life. From April 16th-21st, the courtyard of the Palazzo Reale itself will undergo a metamorphosis into an exhibition space.

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