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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

ArchDaily

Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language.

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The Hoxton Vienna offers "contemporary take on the Wiener Werstätte arts and craft movement"

Deezen

The Hoxton Vienna is filled with mid-century design details "We visited buildings in Vienna designed by Carl Appel and renowned Austrian architects of the early 20th-century – like Adolph Loos and Otto Wagner – which inspired the interiors for The Hoxton Vienna," Gibson added. Photography is by Julius Hirtzberger.

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Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection

Hotel Designs

Joining the existing finishes, the stunning new Brushed Bronze and Slate collections are inspired by shades found organically in the natural world. Image credit: Crosswater A cooler shade, Slate offers a high contrast yet more subdued finish to Matt Black. The MPRO collection puts innovation at the forefront of brassware design.

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Westeck Full Finish Windows and Doors

Westeck News

Westeck’s “Full Finish” Windows and Doors. Alluring and awe inspiring, Westeck’s Full Finish painted window frames and patio doors in black or anthracite look fabulous in a contemporary custom built home.

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Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past

Deezen

This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring clever outbuilding interiors , homes with mid-century modern furniture and residential spaces with playful net floors.

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Inspiring Floor Painting Ideas to Elevate Your Home Décor

The Architecture Designs

Floor painting lets you create a unique design that matches your decor using powerful geometric patterns, nature-inspired designs, or sleek modern looks. There can be more than a few alternatives, from traditional to contemporary designs. Faux Finishes and Textures Faux finishes and textures can give your floor a luxurious look.

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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces. Reclaimed wood can add a rustic and aged look to a room, while modern paneling offers a sleek and contemporary feel.