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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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Hypostyle: Contemporary Interpretations of an Ancient Concept

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Defined as rows of columns that support a roof, this solution has developed in different cultures in different periods of time, which can explain the variety of materials, shapes, sizes and distances between the columns that can be found around the world. Famous examples of the use of this concept are Great Hypostyle Hall (c. Read more »

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How to Use Earthy Tones in Architecture: From the Vernacular to the Contemporary

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Image: © Indra Wiras Earthy tones, from those used in traditional vernacular constructions to contemporary interior design trends, are instrumental in crafting inviting, organic, and harmonious environments. They are readily available in various construction materials, paints, and coatings, allowing for captivating texture combinations.

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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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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

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In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work.

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Snøhetta designs hemp-based lighting product inspired by 1970s ateljé Lyktan line

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The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.” Snøhetta has designed a line of lighting products for Swedish lighting manufacturer ateljé Lyktan.

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Richard Serra, monumental steel sculptor and inspiration to many architects, has died at 85

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More than any other contemporary artist (Sarah Sze, Robert Irwin, Richard Estes, etc.) More than any other contemporary artist (Sarah Sze, Robert Irwin, Richard Estes, etc.) The opportunity to study art at Yale University changed his life thereafter.