Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

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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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. Today, furniture should not be limited solely to fulfilling an aesthetic and functional role, but should also have a purpose in the context of contemporary design and sustainable development.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

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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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Pavilion ∞ / Atelier Lai © Yilong Zhao Some materials change the course of architecture from the moment they begin to be employed. The initial materials used in construction certainly did so: clay, stone, and wood. The ability to build is the origin of the discipline. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 12, 2024

Image: © Dion Barrett / Barbican Centre Mahama created the piece in collaboration with artisans from his Red Clay Studio and Savannah Centre for Contemporary Art in the city of Tamale, Ghana. Installation view, 'Ibrahim Mahama: Purple Hibiscus.' Together, both the piece and architecture serve as a metaphor for the "power of labor."

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Bustler

JANUARY 23, 2024

Life Cycles: The Materials of Contemporary Design explores the regenerative power of design as it shifts its focus towards a more collaborative rapport with the natural world. The objects in this exhibition highlight the entire life cycle of the materials they are made of. Bees fabricate honeycomb vases over human-made forms.

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designboom

MARCH 15, 2024

mykonos architects employs naturally aged materials like wood and iron to achieve harmony with the surroundings, echoing mykonian tradition. The post stone-clad sheep house reforms into contemporary yoga retreat in mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 5, 2023

Photo: Jean Dallazem The architecture of indigenous peoples is deeply rooted in their surroundings, in the sense that materials are locally sourced and empirically tested, to discover the construction techniques and dwellings that best respond to the values of the community and their understanding of housing.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

The interiors feature weathered materials. The interiors feature a colourful palette, with weathered materials that complement the estate's 350-acre (142 hectares) site. Rustic materials contrast with the more contemporary finishes. Read: Sanders Architecture places glazed bridge on ash-clad Austin home.

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ArchDaily

MAY 23, 2023

It is connected to its roots and place of origin, elements that define many of its characteristics based on specific aspects such as culture, climate, topography, vegetation, and the availability of materials and resources in each region. Its constructions are also often linked to traditional building techniques from each place.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 3, 2023

With low environmental impact and the ability to be used through a wide variety of techniques, such as rammed earth walls or 'tapiales,' this material offers the possibility of providing not only aesthetic but also thermal comfort, insulation, and other benefits.

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Archinect

JULY 21, 2022

Even though the buildings in Sana'a are thousands of years old, they remain "terribly contemporary", says Salma Samar Damluji, co-founder of the Daw'an Mud Brick Architecture Foundation in Yemen. As she and others pointed out, mud's ability to circumvent the need for more air-conditioning on a warming planet is a huge selling.

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Deezen

MARCH 29, 2024

"They delve into the dynamic interplay of light and shadow, the relentless passage of time, and the subtle balance between ruggedness and sophistication, encapsulating the essence of contemporary urban life and inspiring our collective vision for the future." Urban Fabric is on show at Gallery Collectional in Dubai from 2 to 31 March 2024.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2024

His approach was to create a deliberate "tension" between the need to display an extensive contemporary art collection – which includes pieces by Robert Mapplethorpe and Erik Madigan Heck – and fulfilling the needs of a family home. The photography is by Doublespace Photography.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2023

An exhibition has opened at Copenhagen Contemporary that suggests what a city made out of experimental biomaterials might look like. The aim, according to Muhr, was not to champion individual materials, but to show how they might be used together. It's about expanding the material cannon," she continued.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. Typically informed by old and unrefined factories, lofts and warehouses, industrial-style interiors are a go-to for many contemporary designers.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

The pavilion is unashamedly contemporary in its styling, but has much of the expressiveness and intricacy that we are accustomed to seeing in heritage architecture," DaeWha Kang Design told Dezeen. When selecting materials for the project, practicality and longevity were central to the studio's approach.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. has explored the viability of stone as a modern, low-carbon building material that could help the construction industry minimise its vast carbon footprint. To conclude our Stone Age 2.0

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Deezen

JULY 9, 2023

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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ArchDaily

APRIL 14, 2023

Vernacular architecture explored homes with spatial patterns rooted in cultural dexterity, envelopes built with indigenous materials and forms, endowed with traditional motifs.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2023

The intention was for a deeper understanding, working on the concept of quality, both in materials and in details." Fibreglass was also used for an external bench "We did a lot of research looking for a 'poor' material that could be ennobled by being used in an innovative way," Studio Wok told Dezeen.

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designboom

JANUARY 10, 2023

ocean views emerge through the jungle to create a contemporary oasis crafted with locally-sourced materials. The post sunlit ‘raintree house’ by studio saxe is a contemporary oasis in costa rica appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Habitus Living

AUGUST 7, 2023

Exhibited throughout Carriageworks, the aim of Installation Contemporary is to showcase works that extend beyond the traditional booth presentation. Courtesy the artist and Moore Contemporary. Presented by Moore Contemporary. A sculptural work that speaks to the poetics and potency of a still life. Presented by Neon Parc.

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

Concrete vaults , white-painted walls and limited fixtures sit alongside heritage-protected arches to create minimal differentiation between the materials and spaces. The post Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Dezeen Showroom: wallpaper brand Wall&decò has released its 2023 collection of patterned wallpaper , which continues the brand's focus on large-format prints and materiality. The post Contemporary Wallpaper 2023 collection by Wall&decò appeared first on Dezeen. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 21, 2024

The client sought to create a space for his daughter that resonates with contemporary sensibilities. The idea was to create interiors that are young, contemporary and relatable, and appealed to their sensibility,” says Essentia’s founder and principal, Hardesh Chawla, on the project’s inception.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 31, 2024

Within contemporary architectural design, the importance of commercial seating plays a pivotal role. Today’s commercial seating combines functionality with an ecological ethos, emphasizing sustainable designs that utilize eco-friendly materials and methods.

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Archinect

MARCH 21, 2023

With a stated ambition of “materializing inventive solutions into influential, evocative, and functional design projects,” the studio has built a diverse portfolio from residential and commercial to institutional and creative studios.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

Danish design practice Natural Material Studio has unveiled its Human Nature exhibition, which featured compostable biofoam seating and biomaterial textiles, at 3 Days of Design. We created a lot of materials for this exhibition, I think around 150 square metres," Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen.

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designboom

JUNE 18, 2022

the impactful gabled spaces allow for a minimal material palette, creating a cost-effective solution. The post studioAC’s toronto dwelling ‘everden’ is a contemporary stack of traditional houses appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Habitus Living

MAY 16, 2023

His team of 17 also contribute their special talents, so that each commission becomes a unique example of excellent contemporary residential architecture. They are in dialogue through shared materiality and geometry.”

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Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

Designing for a three-generational family of builders, there was a need for the design of this residence – Wabi Sabi Pavilion – to explore building materials in a unique, but clarifying way. The conscious selection of materials and furniture that were primarily sourced locally, helped minimise the embodied carbon of the space.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

Next door, a wood-panelled boardroom houses OWN's library of material samples and catalogues and is used for meetings with clients and designers. The post Contemporary furniture meets beaux-arts interiors at Brussels gallery Objects with Narratives appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Tijs Vervecken.

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Architizer

MARCH 19, 2024

Built out of local materials and relying on local craftsmanship, the continuous flow of the skin around the building produces a series of adjacent semi-open spaces that improve ventilation, reduce heat gain and offer shading against direct sunlight. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

” Image credit: Sauda Imam Under the spotlight of this curated collection, Sauda Imam’s brand weaves a mesmerising tapestry that seamlessly connects Nigeria’s storied heritage with the contemporary world. Imam’s brand is more than textiles; it’s a living canvas that redefines heritage for contemporary audiences.

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Deezen

AUGUST 27, 2023

Originally constructed in the post-war period between 1945 and 1969, mid-century homes have proved enduringly popular due to their prescient emphasis on natural light, clean lines, open floor plans and humble materials such as wood, stone and concrete.

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