ArchDaily

AUGUST 24, 2023

Image © ImagenSubliminal Kengo Kuma uses materials to connect with the local context and the users of his projects. The textures and elementary forms of constructive systems, materials, and products, are exhibited and used in favor of the architectural concept, giving value to the functions that will be carried out in each building.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Multidisciplinary designer Jozeph Forakis has unveiled the concept for a luxury superyacht, christened Pegasus, that he described as “invisible both in design and in her environmental impact.” The yacht is distinguished by its reflective façade and its multi-tiered glass wings.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 10, 2024

Nowadays, however, sustainability increasingly encompasses different strategies that also involve acknowledging vernacular techniques and local materials as crucial for creating sustainable and carbon-neutral buildings.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

As part of the project, Seymourpowell devised four automated disassembly mechanism concepts using an electric toothbrush as an example for their animated graphics. Un-Made suggests automated disassembly mechanisms for an electric toothbrush The first Un-Made concept is a pin mechanism. The second concept is a vacuum mechanism.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

MVRDV says a total of 390 trees will be planted throughout the structure, helping to defy “traditional housing norms” in order to present a refreshed take on urban dwelling that’s in tune with Paris’ need for biodiversity and constructed using a host of low-carbon materials.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new 3D printed ADU prototype made of concrete and other fire-resistant materials is under construction as part of a demonstration taking place this month in Walnut, California. The first-of-its-kind project was born of a collaboration between the fire departments of both Walnut and Los Angeles.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Image © Stephane Brugger “The concept was always there, but the design and construction standards of the time favored the automobile. A green space was enacted in a void created by removing the existing central median strip, and safety lighting has been installed to prevent tunnel sensation.

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Deezen

APRIL 20, 2024

The kitchens in this roundup exemplify how a combination of seemingly clashing materials can create a rich and interesting palette. Here are eight kitchens with eye-catching material palettes made up of contrasting colours and textures. This was contrasted with cool tones in the polished floor and steel-blue-painted ceiling.

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Archinect

JULY 12, 2022

Two months after being named the designer of the prestigious annual MPavilion commission in Melbourne, Australia, Thailand-based practice all(zone) has revealed an experimental concept featuring a mixture of materials and forms they claim are previously unseen in the country's architectural history.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

” Concept render of ICON's proposed system. Image credit: ICON The technology system, which ICON names Olympus, seeks to primarily use local Lunar and Martian resources as building materials.

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Deezen

APRIL 12, 2022

Promotion: fur and ink made from denim offcuts are just some of the experimental materials that have been created as part of a collaboration between Levi's and the British Council. The teams also co-developed new materials such as denim composites, denim fur and denim paint using indigo dye extracted from the jeans.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

COS architectural creative lead Marcus Cole explains how more sustainable design principles were used in its recently opened concept stores, in this exclusive video produced by Dezeen for the brand. This flagship store in Stockholm is the first in Europe to adopt the most sustainable store concept from COS to date," he said.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

A new 3D printed ADU prototype made of concrete and other fire-resistant materials is under construction as part of a demonstration taking place this month in the Bay Area city of Walnut Creek, California. The first-of-its-kind project was born of a collaboration between the fire departments of both Walnut Creek and Los Angeles.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 17, 2023

Client, architect and entrepreneur: LAO SCOP Photos: ©LAO SCOP Localization: 12 rue de la Montjoie, Saint-Denis, 93 210, France Surface: 66 m² / 710 ft² Performances: 55% of re-used materials Calendar: Conception and construction (exept siding): June-October 2021 Siding with re-used materials: September 2022 On the site of the former (..)

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designboom

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

concept sports car ‘gac barchetta’ features a compact drive-by-wire steering wheel and seats made from recycled plastic materials. The post concept sports car ‘gac barchetta’ is ultra-flat, roofless, & powered by batteries appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Avontuura

AUGUST 22, 2022

The retreat is based on the concept of Mexican haciendas: the solidity and purity of the volumes combines with locally-sourced materials. The post Chain + Siman design a weekend retreat based on the concept of the Mexican hacienda appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

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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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The winning concept aims to reduce the time between the start of a fire and when it is reported The Re:Create Design Challenge tasked entrants to come up with creative ideas to repurpose old Samsung devices or materials and transform them into new products or services. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2023

A grape-based leather alternative and sequins made from tree cellulose are among 15 material innovations on show as part of fashion house Stella McCartney 's exhibition at the COP28 climate conference. The fashion industry accounts for eight per cent of global greenhouse gas emissions," McCartney said. "We

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight. Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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ArchiDiaries

APRIL 12, 2022

Excerpt : QYF Boutique is a retail interior design done by design firm, Sun Concepts Office, focusing on modernist aesthetics as their design approach. . Sun Concepts Office did image design for QYF, a multi-brand boutique with a 20-year history. Sun Concepts Office works out a simple display solution by leveraging the massive planes.

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Deezen

JANUARY 6, 2023

BMW has unveiled an updated version of its colour-changing car technology at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, expanding the concept from black and white to a full colour palette. The German auto brand presented the technology as part of its latest concept car, the BMW i Vision Dee, which is on display at CES 2023.

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Archinect

MAY 6, 2024

A new experimental demonstration glamping concept that represents likely the first building project made using mycelium in the Czech Republic has debuted from the home reconstruction financier Buřinka with a cross-disciplinary team from Mykilio and the Czech Technical University called MYMO.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Design studio D415 has used standard construction materials such as plasterboard and steel profiles in unexpected ways to create a concept store in Bratislava , spotlighting young fashion designers from Slovakia and neighbouring Czechia. Som Store has been shortlisted in the small retail interior category of this year's Dezeen Awards.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2023

The "global footprint of the automotive in big cities" could shrink thanks to advances in car technology, Peugeot 's Philippe-Emmanuel Jean told Dezeen at the European unveiling of the brand's Inception Concept EV. The same material also forms the chassis.

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designboom

JULY 20, 2022

the interior is materialized as a series of abstract book-flipping gestures. The post ‘reading mi’ is a concept bookstore for reading and social activities in foshan, china appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

GAC debuts the real-life model of its hydrogen ERA concept car during the guangzhou auto show which features reversible interior seats allowing everyone to face each other. The post from ocean to road, GAC adds plastic, seaweed & bio-based materials to hydrogen ERA car appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 6, 2024

Winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2024 , the Japanese architect's work can be recognized for its ability to establish and challenge conventional spatial concepts of materiality, creating spaces that promote interactions and connections between people and their surroundings.

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designboom

AUGUST 15, 2022

the 'bambass' concept is more sustainable than traditional plastic headphones, as more than 70% of the material used is eco-friendly or recyclable. The post this bamboo headphones concept merges traditional indian craftsmanship and sustainability appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2024

-based architecture firm EHDD , the tool “enables designers to better understand the carbon impacts from primary material choices and building form during site feasibility and massing studies at the beginning of a project planning process,” Autodesk says.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 14, 2024

EGGER Capsule concept - Decorative Collection 24+. In this context, aspects such as flexibility, reliability, and simplicity emerge as distinctive elements, both in architecture and in the components that constitute it, including materials.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2023

These undergraduate and postgraduate architecture students have created models from materials such as wood , plastic , clay and fabric using techniques including laser cutting, 3D printing and construction by hand. Gravitational Tectonic sees robotics and 3D printing merged with clay to produce intricate lattice-like structures.

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ArchDaily

MAY 25, 2023

The 11-acre Vollebak Island will receive several pavilions built of natural and innovative materials such as seaweed, hempcrete, and 3D-printed concrete, all powered by carbon-neutral energy. The island, located in Jeddore Harbor, one quarter off the Nova Scotia mainland, will be auctioned via Sotheby’s Concierge Auctions beginning June 8.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 8, 2024

This includes sustainable energy concepts, support for regional producers, and the use of natural materials in the entire resort. Each villa uniquely combines natural materials, natural features, and a variety of the brand's fittings and fixtures.

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