Remove Contemporary Remove Inspiration Remove Nature Remove Technique
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

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. These natural components can calm any room.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. Venecia 20 By Inca Hernandez Atelier , Mexico City, Mexico In order to foster creativity and inspiration, the designers of this multi-unit housing project were driven by the idea that residences should themselves be sources of inspiration.

article thumbnail

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

Architizer

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. Order your copy today. There is a quality one finds in people who really believe in what they do. Order your copy today.

article thumbnail

Seven fashion and textiles projects by students taking part in New Designers

Deezen

Also included is a collection of garments informed by how people's use of nature and landscapes is limited by access laws and an embroidery project focusing on craft techniques that takes cues from themes of both femininity and the grotesque. The selected image depicts the transition between autumn and winter.

Students 106
article thumbnail

Artcraft tiles by Marazzi

Deezen

The Artcraft collection consists of small-size porcelain stoneware tiles in square, rectangular and hexagonal shapes, all combining a traditional look with contemporary manufacturing techniques. There is also Bande, a structural pattern with debossed lines. Product details: Product: Artcraft Brand: Marazzi Contact: info@marazzi.it

Technique 108
article thumbnail

Indoor and Outdoor Plants: The Art of Balancing Architecture Designs and Nature

The Architecture Designs

It is becoming increasingly accepted that nature significantly impacts the creation of aesthetically pleasing and functional architectural design. Indoor and outdoor plants have become increasingly important components of contemporary architecture design. For indoor plants, proper illumination is fourth on the list of requirements.

Nature 52