Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2024

Peruvian architects Roman Bauer Arquitectos and ESArquitectura teamed up to design a cultural institution in Lima that includes a renovation and a new building with vernacular methods and pink accents. The IFEA headquarters comprises two structures in a narrow, rectangular infill property. The photography is by JAG Studio.

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Architizer

MAY 21, 2024

The examination of repurposing the roof materials from the Montréal Olympic Stadium in the recently published article on the Olympic construction dilemma , has prompted me to explore the broader implications of recycling construction waste. The competition brief called for the design of a new plant shop, fruit and vegetables.

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Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2022

In an effort to represent the toll plastic waste has on the environment, a group of undergraduate architecture students from the Pratt Institute have constructed a series of inflatable structures that put into physical form the research they say simultaneously demonstrates the potential for its reduction and reuse as a building material.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. The kiosks mark the entrances to Hyde Park, Green Park and St James’s Park, designed as 360-degree sculptural entities with canopies that swell out like a tree’s crown.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Named Spindles, the project, which borrowed techniques from local chair making traditions, involved using small pieces of shaped wood to make a roof-supporting column. It got the studio thinking about timber and sustainability, and how although timber is usually assumed to be a green building material, it's not without its problems.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Foster + Partners has unveiled designs for a nine-story, timber -structure department store in Tokyo , presenting an elegant retail space that features several green-building practices. Its design ensures the maximization of daylight and passive thermal comfort while using natural materials.

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2023

Passive cooling techniques in architecture, reflective paint and water-filled windows are featured among the methods that designers and architects are using to mitigate heat in energy-efficient ways. Read on to see eight projects featuring heat mitigation techniques.

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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.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Cortesia de G Wood Pro (Tantimber) Wood is a material with unique characteristics –such as its natural warmth and tactile quality– capable of providing a sense of comfort and well-being, evoking emotions and memories, and creating a cozy atmosphere in interior spaces. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 8, 2023

Image © Valerie Bennett Timber has been a popular source of construction material for thousands of years. However, these processes can sometimes alter the basic lines of wood structure. The stems can be split, grain patterns changed, and some woods, such as oak and cedar, are easily reduced while others can become intractable.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

A team led by artist Caroline Ghosn has unveiled the design of this year's Burning Man templ e, a structure combining elements of church architecture and Lebanese weaving techniques. It will have an illuminated central spire "Every tension like this is an opportunity for integration," she told Dezeen.

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 19, 2023

Water damages in the cellar can be protected against with the best basement waterproofing technique. Mortar Cracks and Splits in the Foundation source: pinterest.com As our homes age, the structures commonly break. This technique is maybe the most usual do it yourself method of waterproofing.

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan. added Hvillum.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Material research firm Studio Lionne van Deursen has showcased its Unfold designs, made from a material created by bacteria , as part of the Isola Design District exhibition at Milan Design Week. Studio Lionne van Deursen's Unfold project comprises a material made by microorganisms.

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Deezen

JUNE 7, 2022

Industrial design students from Muthesius University in Kiel, Germany , have created ten inflatable products including a transparent suitcase and a blow-up seat for an installation called Air Supply at Milan design week. Air Supply explores "air as a main material of construction," according to the students.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

A "sacred space" made from CLT panels and a cloud canopy made from strips of woven bamboo are among the pavilions being shown at New York City's Design Pavilion event. Created by Shanghai-based studio llLab and designer Michael Bennett of Studio Kër, the two pavilions display sustainable building materials and techniques.

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Deezen

MAY 14, 2024

Works by Fernando Laposse , Paul Cocksedge and Studio Raw Material were among those shown as part of New York gallery Friedman Benda 's group exhibition highlighting sustainable approaches to design. Recycling, upcycling, and reimagining the life cycle of materials are crucial themes."

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2022

Discarded tree forks could replace load-bearing joints in architecture projects using a construction technique developed by researchers at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. MIT's Digital Structures group has built a demo structure using tree forks as joints.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Image Courtesy of SINGULART The relationship between art and architecture is a recurring topic of discussion , seeing as architecture can be positioned at the intersection of structure, technology, and aesthetics.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2023

Dezeen School Shows: we've picked six fashion and textile design student projects featured in Dezeen School Shows that showcase and discuss the intricacies of fabric and materials. These fashion and textile design students have created garments that showcase the their materiality in addition to their overall design.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. From self-healing concrete to smart materials, the possibilities seem limitless.

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Deezen

MAY 21, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: British textile brand Camira has launched a range of fabrics in collaboration with textile artist Kate Lawrie, combining material innovation with intricate patterns. To produce the fabrics, the brand used its own innovative digital print technology, resulting in a hand-painted look.

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Architizer

MARCH 28, 2024

The “À table” 2023 Serpentine Pavilion , designed by Paris-based architect Lina Ghotmeh, blends architectural innovation and cultural symbolism. They are designed and assembled only to be dismantled after a relatively short time. Designed by Joseph Paxton for the 1851 Great Exhibition. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

Soil from across Thailand was used to create layers of colour and texture in the rammed-earth walls of Chonburi Multi-Purpose Building, designed by local studio Suphasidh Architects.

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Architizer

APRIL 23, 2024

For more ways to supercharge your workflow, check out more articles in our Tech for Architects series, which includes our recommendations of Top Laptops for Architects and Designers. Parametric design traces its roots to the field of computational mathematics, where algorithms were developed to generate and manipulate geometric forms.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: created by American brand Bestcase , the Foundation bar stool is designed to celebrate raw aluminium and simple manufacturing techniques. The Foundation bar stool was designed by Bestcase co-founder Charles Constantine and released in 2022 as part of a collection built from aluminium sheet material.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 30, 2023

Roofers are responsible for installing, repairing, or replacing roofing materials on homes and other buildings. To complete their tasks, they use a variety of tools and techniques that you should be aware of before undertaking your next business or home renovation. It comes in an array of colors to replicate tile or slate roofs.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

However, these designs often require larger budgets and more access to resources. Several communities worldwide don’t necessarily have the same access to new-age materials, construction techniques or the funds to actualize these grand visions. By Junsekino Architecture & Design , Chiang Rai, Thailand.

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The Spaces

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. But what exactly is it? Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Deezen

MAY 27, 2024

Dezeen School Shows: a jewellery collection that combines silversmithing techniques with 3D printing is included in Dezeen's latest school show by New Designers. New Designers School: New Designers Statement: "New Designers is an annual London showcase of the UK's most innovative emerging design talent.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

Architect Peter Markos has designed the Monocoque Cabin, an off-grid timber cabin defined by an organic, cocoon-like form, on a farm in Shropshire, UK. The structure draws aerospace and automative construction techniques Measuring 3.3-metres-wide, metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

At this year's Salone del Mobile at Milan design week , fashion brand Yves Salomon showcased a furniture collection with Chapo Creation, inspired by Pierre Chapo's designs and incorporating shearling offcuts. Shearling serves as the material, while intarsia — similar to marquetry — is the technique used," said Salomon.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Objects made with waste from banana production and designs utilising traditional techniques are among those made by nine design studios in Guadalajara , Mexico, we've rounded up in our North American Design 2024 series. Read on for nine independent studios defining Guadalajara's contemporary design scene.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

With the plethora of materials available today, architectural frames have become increasingly complex, moving further and further away from the simple cast iron and concrete examples of the past. A confluence of factors influences the design of a frame, which in turn shapes the building’s height, shape and interior spaces.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Transforming the entry experience with biophilic design 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/04/2023 - 13:44 Biophilic Design Vessel Architecture & Design's Cassandra Wallace, AIA, NCARB, explores how incorporating biophilic design elements and dynamic lighting can transform a seemingly cavernous entry space into a warm and inviting focal point.

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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 21, 2023

Promotion: Italian brand Lithos Design has unveiled four new textures as part of its Pietre Incise wall covering collection, which features three-dimensional surfaces with "infinite perspectives". It features rounded corners, staggered vertical grooves and horizontal slits, creating a structure with eye-catching areas of shadow and light.

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