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Modern Straw: From Building System to Decoration

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Museum & Biodiversity Research Center / Guinée et Potin Architects © Stephane Chalmeau The use and demand for natural materials in architecture and interior design have facilitated the revival of updated traditional construction systems for the contemporary context.

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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

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In recognition of brick's impact on Spanish architecture throughout history, we have created a compilation of contemporary projects that highlight its aesthetic and functional benefits along with advice from their creators about how best use this tried and true material. Read more »

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30 Japanese Homes that Use Metal for Interior Accents

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Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage.

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Eight interiors that strike a balance between rustic and contemporary

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For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of rustic yet contemporary interiors , including but not limited to an apartment in Sao Paulo and a Tuscan boutique hotel. Rustic interiors have a strong focus on natural and aged materials as well as traditional wooden or stone furnishings.

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Contemporary furniture meets beaux-arts interiors at Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives

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Pieces on show include a pillow-shaped coffee table by Ben Storms Most of the ground level still features the original beaux-art interiors of Mallien's fur boutique from 1921. Mircea Anghel's copper sideboard (right) was shaped with dynamite "The light bulbs have been changed but all the rest is original," Vandewyngaerde said of the interior.

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Ten interiors with a natural and calming organic modern design

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For our latest lookbook we've collected 10 projects that exemplify the organic modern design style, which combines minimalist interiors with natural textures and colours. This energy-saving home in London 's Muswell Hill has an interior filled with natural materials. Photography is by Lorenzo Zandri and Christian Brailey.

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Six evergreen design elements that define contemporary interiors | News | Architonic

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<p>When it comes to forward-thinking interior design, adaptability and timelessness are two key factors that can guarantee a home will look just as current years from now as it does today. One interior style that makes use of them more than any other: contemporary. With the introduction o…