Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

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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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Image © Christophe Valtin Wood, one of the oldest building materials, has been continuously reinvented throughout history. As contemporary architecture becomes more and more concerned with sustainability and environmental responsibility, the popularity of the material has also increased. Read more »

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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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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

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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designboom

MARCH 2, 2023

the sculptures mix ancient symbols with contemporary techniques, reimagining our relationship with nature and spirituality. The post ritualistic ancestral symbols explored in spiritual + material sculptures by jorge mañes rubio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architonic

MARCH 13, 2024

New sofa systems such as <a href="[link] <a href="[link] Bold</a> and <a href="[link] respond to the flexibility required for contemporary life and innovate new production techniques and alternative materials.</p>

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. Although these practices are fairly absent in contemporary building techniques, new technological innovations expand the prospects of timber construction in architecture. Wood Chip Barn Project, 2016. Read more »

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Archinect

AUGUST 18, 2023

According to the school, the LeFevre Fellowship has "supported architects and designers with a range of research interests, including history, theory, contemporary culture, media, technology, material assembly, and advanced digital techniques.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. Read more »

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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. Rooted in a passionate commitment to preserve traditional weaving techniques, her creations breathe new life into age-old artistry.

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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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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

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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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Embodying the shared interests of founders Eliza Higgins and Cyrus Patell, the Debris Block House is “interested in evolving a language of contemporary architecture in India by challenging the typical assumptions/expectations of local materials and techniques in our practice,” as Patell explains.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 7, 2022

Its low height, its horizontal lines and, above all, its materiality make it a modern building in perfect harmony with the local nature. This is an extremely traditional and historic building technique, but which is rarely attributed to contemporary buildings. Read more ».

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Deezen

APRIL 18, 2024

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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Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 2, 2022

Melbourne Art Fair returns this summer to showcase new and iconic work from artists represented by 63 of the region’s leading contemporary art galleries and Indigenous-owned Art Centres at the Denton Corker Marshall-designed Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre in Melbourne’s South Wharf. Smith Gallery). Matlok Griffiths (ReadingRoom).

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Design Thoughts Architects

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

In the world of architecture as well as interior design, contemporary best house design has become highly popular in recent times. Keep noise pollution at bay both in and out of the home by using materials sound-absorbing, design. Lighting Techniques: Customize your lighting based on each space’s functionality.

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DesignScape Architects

JUNE 2, 2020

At the location of your project, there may only be certain materials and labour experience available, or you may want your building to respond to the architectural style that exists in the area already. There are so many reasons to consider using alternative building techniques for your project.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2022

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.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

If you’re interested in learning more about the future of building materials in architecture, we have some exciting news: Leslie Lok will speak at Architizer Future Fest this September! How can new technologies recycle and reuse “waste” material? At Cornell, Leslie directs the Rural-Urban Building Innovation Lab.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 4, 2022

The Material. Your next decision to make a statement staircase is to decide the material you’re going to use. However, while material and shape play an important part in creating a statement staircase. You can opt for a contemporary and modern feel by choosing glass balustrades Sydney. Source: designcafe.com. Balustrades.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

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. Material: porcelain Colours/finishes: Bianco, Sabbia, Argilla, Cotto, Calce, Pomice, Coccio Dimensions: 20 x 20 millimetres, 5.3

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

The brand draws upon Japan's traditional taima-fu hemp fabric industry Majotae works with hemp fabric due to its practical benefits as the material is durable, antibacterial, quick-drying, odour-resistant and suitable for many temperatures. Hemp has a long and rich history in Japan going back over 10,000 years, the brand said.

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Architonic

APRIL 18, 2023

There are, however, sustainable arguments in favour of the material. In fact, leather manufacturers argue that as the material is simply a by-product of the meat industry, and with vegetable-tanning techniques taking over from chrome tanning, leather is now one of the greenest materials around.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

At Designart Tokyo , Japanese design collective Honoka exhibited furniture and lighting made by 3D printing a material made from discarded Tatami mats. The result was a series of functional objects and furnishings that reference the frond-like appearance of Igusa grass, as well as time-honoured Japanese craft techniques.

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Deezen

APRIL 24, 2024

Georgia -based design collective Garbage Kids has exhibited a "long-lasting" collection of wooden furniture and ornaments made solely from recycled materials at Milan design week. Slowing down the making of our objects strongly objects to the current mainstream production of things in the contemporary context."

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Architonic

OCTOBER 3, 2023

<p>As the indulgence of <a href="[link] target="_blank">maximalist interiors</a> expands in popularity, designers are opening up books of bolder, more expressive patterns.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

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. Shou sugi ban, originally known as yakisugi, is an ancient wood-burning technique developed in Japan centuries ago. Order your copy today.

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Santa Cruz Architect

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

In an age where sustainability and environmental consciousness are at the forefront of architectural innovation, ancient building techniques are experiencing a renaissance. Modern rammed-earth technology combines traditional wisdom with contemporary engineering, offering a sustainable solution to contemporary construction challenges.

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Deezen

MAY 13, 2024

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. I connect with these themes through materiality, process and communication through stitch.

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Dwell

JUNE 16, 2022

Armadillo has added two handcrafted rugs to their collection that celebrate the beauty of jute and reimagine traditional techniques for contemporary living. The raw texture of the Mesa rug adds depth and natural beauty to contemporary interiors. Here, two rugs have been used to create clear zones within an open space.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

The store's interior was designed by Mooradian Studio After initially looking at using a sprayed plaster finish to achieve the desired effect, he came across a spray-on acoustic material from Dutch firm Acosorb that is made from recycled newspaper.

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Architonic

JANUARY 16, 2024

</p> <p>It’s all exemplified in the brand’s six newest collections.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Promotion: Romanian stone brand Piatraonline has launched Raw, a collection of natural stone tiles that "uncovers the material's wild and rugged character". Extraordinary projects cannot come to life with ordinary materials," Piatraonline managing partner Mariana-Bradescu Constantinescu said.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

The project for the House in Tuscany aims to be very respectful of tradition and the idyllic environment in which it is located, but also respond to a contemporary and personal vision of architecture. The pool is integrated into the rural environment by referring to the irrigation pools of the agricultural farms in the area.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Each Sh(r)ine piece is made from natural and synthetic materials knitted together to form a fibrous object. Applying a combination of handcrafted and machine techniques, Høj aimed to challenge the typical notion of containers when creating the collection. Høj used a combination of handcrafted and machine techniques.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2024

Van Duysen chose to retain much of the building's historic character while introducing some surprising contemporary details. A minimal material palette comprising Venetian stucco walls, stone flooring and off-white painted ceilings allows the original details to stand out.

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