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The Symbolism of Yakisugi: Explore the Beauty and Durability of this Wood in Contemporary Architecture

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RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility. While wood has been a staple in architectural design, carbonized wood , known as yakisugi , is gaining significant attention as a finishing choice. Read more »

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

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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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Hacker Architects overhauls Oregon residence with colourful interiors and natural pine finishes

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The home enjoys stunning natural surroundings, which the team sought to highlight throughout the renovation. This space has soaring ceilings finished in natural pine boards, a feature they wanted to preserve and highlight. One way of doing this was by adding in a large window to the main living space.

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La Firme reorganises centuries-old Montreal loft with contemporary finishes

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Within the ensuite bathroom, a wall is finished in Calcatta marble that was bookmatched to create a subtle geometric pattern with the veins of the stone. Natural light comes in from the gallery space through a band of glass blocks, in a wink to 1980s condo design," La Firme explained. The apartment features a raised salon.

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

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The bedroom's feature geometric patterned fabrics and soft furnishings The mid-century finishes of stones and metals in the original office building set a neutral and semi-industrial context for the renovation. "We The double-height lobby of The Hoxton Vienna preserves key features and details from Appel's original 1950s design.

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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. Oak, maple, and cherry are popular choices for their durability and natural beauty, while exotic woods like teak and Brazilian cherry offer a more dramatic look.