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Deconstruction by Design: How Architects Are Redefining Practice Through Material Reuse

Architizer

Built on principles of sustainability, innovation, solidarity, and excellence, RÉCO emerges as a transformative force in the construction industry, playing a crucial role in minimizing construction waste, safeguarding built heritage, and safeguarding the environment. The judging process for Architizer's 12th Annual A+Awards is now away.

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Demolition Is Dead. The Future of Sustainable Architecture Lies in Deconstruction

Architizer

Gaze out at any urban environment today, and one thing is almost always true; a collection of tower cranes dots the horizon line. However, in densely populated urban environments, there are rarely vacant plots to erect these projects; the existing structures must first be demolished to make way for what is to come.

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A Noosa home inspired by Geoffrey Bawa

Habitus Living

CLO Studio’s design pays homage to the celebrated Sri Lankan architect, Geoffrey Bawa , whose influence has been instrumental in shaping Boonburrh’s unique character – Bawa’s courtyard house in Colombo served as the ultimate inspiration. The unique premise of Boonburrh is the deconstruction of a conventional home.

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arcs architekten Design Traditionally Bavarian Inspired Modern Farmhouse 2.0

Architizer

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? This concept works as a good example for a modern building respectful integrated in the traditional structure of an ancient village and thus could offer some ideas on the subject of building and designing in a rural environment. © arcs architekten. © arcs architekten.

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Artist Thai Mainhard Paints Memories With Color

Dwell

From her studio in Los Angeles, abstract impressionist Thai Mainhard talks to us about the process and inspiration for her colorful works. My environment growing up was really green," Thai says of her native Brazil. "I A deconstructed Porsche logo—recognizable through color—even peeks through at the top of the scene.

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Paradis Beachcomber unveils €12 million transformation

Hotel Designs

The concept for the new Blue Marlin restaurant, perhaps the boldest change of all given that it has been an iconic F&B offering since the hotel’s opening, takes inspiration from the history of the location and the story of Blue Marlin. Image caption: Render of Blue Marlin entrance.

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Hypnos settles in for a sustainable night’s sleep in The Tawny

Hotel Designs

As part of its luxury offering, each distinctively designed room features beautiful décor that complements the surroundings, in addition to luxurious touches that intertwine with the natural environment and a premium mattress from the world’s first carbon neutral bed creators, Hypnos.