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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

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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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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

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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. With the right geometry, a lot can be done with a small amount of materials. Order your copy today. Wood is good, concrete is bad.

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

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As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection

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Partners at design consultancy Pentagram have created a collection of contemporary tiles and objects for Mallorcan tile brand Huguet, which is on show at London Design Festival and includes glow-in-the-dark tiles. The project was conceived by Astrid Stavro, who created tiles with sustainable materials.

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Nine independent studios shaping design in Guadalajara

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Objects made with waste from banana production and designs utilising traditional techniques are among those made by nine design studios in Guadalajara , Mexico, we've rounded up in our North American Design 2024 series. Read on for nine independent studios defining Guadalajara's contemporary design scene.

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Five art and design exhibitions on Dezeen Events Guide

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Other design-related events taking place at the moment include Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design , Christien Meindertsma: Re-forming Waste and I Will Follow the Ship. Pioneering methods for using overlooked materials such as fungi and manure are on display. Photo by Studio Periphery.

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Ten iconic designs that have been reissued for contemporary interiors

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Also included is a contemporary release of Ib Kofod-Larsen's 1953 Penguin Chair by MENU , Plank and Konstantin Grcic 's stackable Miura stool from 2005 and Verner Panton 's Easy Sofa and pouf by Verpan originally designed in 1964. The post Ten iconic designs that have been reissued for contemporary interiors appeared first on Dezeen.