DesignRulz

MARCH 1, 2024

In crafting the aesthetic of our living spaces, we can shape the physical environment and the emotional atmosphere that surrounds us daily. It nurtures our creative spirits, inviting us to explore, experiment, and innovate within the intimate confines of our living environment.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

From the woodblock prints of Hiroshige that inspired Van Gogh to the Zen tea rooms that laid the foundation for minimalist architecture, Japanese aesthetics paved the way for modernism. Meaningful design in the built environment continues to be rooted in our minds and in our emotions,” she declared. Dekton Ukiyo NACRE.

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Architonic

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

<p>The priority when it comes to a building’s exterior surface material is durability. On the opposite side of the insulated coin, meanwhile, interior surfaces instead tend to prioritise their finish – with the characterful colour, pattern and texture of materials such as paints, ceramic tiles or wood panels.</p>

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Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

This roundup features distinctive university buildings from across the globe that use a variety of different textures, colours and unusual materials to stand out. The pavilion, which is known as the Diwan, was inspired by traditional Islamic design. Scroll down to see seven projects from our university buildings board on Pinterest.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Home Studios found inspiration in the property's storied history – particularly in the pioneering spirit of Guglielmo Marconi, who worked with a New York-based engineering company to build the property's initial building, a luxury hotel, in 1914," said the design team, led by Oliver Haslegrave. The photography is by Brian W Ferry.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 3, 2024

The house is a modern residential home that honours the Jazz Age, adorned with Art Deco features such as geometric lines and eclectic materials. The primary material and textures at Toorak House 2 include an extensive collection of marble and metallic accents. Conceived by Kerry Phelan of K.P.D.O

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The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 3, 2024

If you’re in this situation, you might wonder how to make your home office corner not only functional but also comfy and inspiring. The Architecture Designs explores some creative home office decor ideas and practical tips to make a home office corner that genuinely inspires you. Post pictures of your trips and hobbies.

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Architonic

JULY 4, 2023

Practically nothing comes off the shelf in these offices, most of the materials used have had a previous life. We wanted to find out if such an environment could directly inspire more sustainable thinking. <b>As The place itself, a converted warehouse, also breathes history.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 29, 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. The built environment can be an integral part of this strategy. Order your copy today.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2023

In our latest lookbook , we highlight 10 bedroom interiors that introduce earthy colour palettes and natural materials to evoke a sense of calm and tranquility. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

AUGUST 17, 2023

Dutch architecture studio Overtreders W has created Stable Stack, a temporary cabin hotel built using straps and borrowed materials, in Veenhuizen, the Netherlands. Stable Stack is a temporary hotel room with a view of farmland The studio designed the temporary accommodation to highlight Veenhuizen's craftsmanship, history and environment.

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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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Bustler

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Archiol Competitions proudly unveils the much-anticipated 2nd edition of the "Material Matters Essay Competition." This distinguished platform invites architects, designers, and scholars to embark on a captivating journey of intellectual discovery, delving into the profound significance of materials in the dynamic world of architecture.

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Habitus Living

MAY 7, 2023

Partnering Obodo with Arthouse, Rob Laurie, Obodo director felt that “Huggy’s playful, curvy, indoor/outdoor furniture form would perfectly complement the timeless materiality of this show”. Surrounded by the east coast of Cape York Peninsula, rainforest and open wooded country, her inspiration is the vast traditional lands of her ancestors.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Swedish furniture designer Emma Olbers has created the Now or never – 1kg CO2e exhibition at Stockholm Furniture Fair to showcase the climate impact of materials commonly used in architecture and furniture design. And the weight, when I lifted the materials onto the table. Transport stands for four or so per cent.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The retrospective includes nearly 40 works developed with her lab at MIT, all of which focus on material ecology as a means for a more sustainable future. Since 2010, she’s been creating new material systems that harmonize with—and deftly imitate—building blocks of the natural world. The technosphere has taken over the biosphere.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 17, 2022

The above words belong to American artist Barbara Kruger , who put forward three reasons that will likely resonate with anyone with a connection to the built environment. Green did not mince his words when speaking on the subject of sustainability in relation to the built environment during Architizer’s Future Fest.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Dezeen School Shows: we've rounded up six projects presented on Dezeen School Shows that aim to innovate and upgrade material and textile design. Lily Jacobs, a student at New Designers school, has created a two-piece rug made with UK-sourced and pre-loved materials that celebrates Jurassic coastal landscapes. Student: Lily Jacobs.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2022

It's going to be a place where people can come in to get inspired by the mix of fashion, culture, art and design.". The exterior of the store is clad in a light plaster material and the walls feature decorative murals. Recycled materials were used throughout. Snarkitecture designed a flagship for Billionaire Boys Club in Miami.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2023

Architect and restauranteur Elly Ward has opened the low-impact restaurant Edit in London, drawing inspiration from its vegan, minimal-waste menu to create an interior filled with reused and recycled materials. These were among the many recycled materials that Ward used for the project. "I The photography is by Jack Hobhouse.

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Habitus Living

JULY 18, 2023

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 post A Noosa home inspired by Geoffrey Bawa appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 19, 2023

Registration Deadline: Feb 2, 2024; Submission Deadline Feb 2, 2024 Summary The 10th edition of the Advanced Architecture Contest, organized by the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC), invites architects, designers, and innovators to explore the transformative potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for the built environment.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

But while the material is convenient to use and facilitates cheaper production and packaging, it is causing excessive harm to the natural ecosystems, to the point where it has been labeled our most hated material. Assuming plastic to be the material of today, 850 plastic bottles were used for their translucency and malleability.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. The museum was designed to integrate with the environment as a “living room” for the city.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Habitus Living

JANUARY 10, 2023

As a company, Tongue & Groove let very little go to waste, using up to 70 per cent repurposed materials – material which would normally end up as offcuts, shavings and sawdust. The post Evolution in motion: Tongue & Groove unveils an inspirational new identity appeared first on Habitusliving.com. Tongue & Groove.

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SW Oregon Architect

JANUARY 14, 2024

This is another in my series of posts inspired by 1000 Awesome Things , the Webby Award-winning blog written by Neil Pasricha. With each project, they must understand their client’s needs, contextualize the project within its environment, and identify constraints before embarking on a journey of creative exploration.

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Archinect

JUNE 9, 2023

A four-bedroom home in midtown Toronto designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Garden Circle House is a response to the client’s desire for a sustainable home inspired by nature, connected to the outdoors and awash in daylight.

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Architonic

MARCH 19, 2023

So talk of outdoor spaces with natural materials, fresh air, natural light and expansive views may seem like a broken record, but sometimes you just want to keep on pressing repeat. Also like butter on hot toast, you can never have too much of a good thing.</p>

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Ghotmeh’s work sits at the intersection of architecture, art, and design, with particular consideration given to social conditions, environments, and materials. Her approach, therefore, includes a thorough research of location history, typologies, materials, resources, and user habits.

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Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Our conversation traverses process, childhood, materiality and what makes home ‘home’. It was more that I grew up in an environment where everything revolved around making things and I sort of naturally grew into an artist. With ropes, there are different thicknesses, and you can even make ropes with different materials.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 9, 2022

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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Archinect

AUGUST 23, 2023

The tradition of blending indoor and outdoor environments stems from an appreciation of Southern California’s exceptional climate. The design invites guests in with its rustic modern vibe inspired by the Santa Monica Mountains and its foothills which extend across the northern boundary of the Los Angeles Basin.

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Architizer

APRIL 8, 2022

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . Bricks have been one of the oldest construction materials in the history of architecture. Here, clay becomes the dominant material with furnishings to match. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Images by César Béjar.

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The Architecture Designs

JUNE 6, 2023

With their captivating aesthetics, they have something to offer to everyone seeking inspiration for house designs. So, if you’re looking for a design that is functional & stylish, why not recreate this modern tropical Bali villa-inspired design? Indoor-outdoor flow is a fundamental aspect of tropical Bali villa-inspired design.

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Architizer

APRIL 10, 2022

In our approach, the most important thing is the space, the space between community, client, environment, technologies, memory, desire. What inspired the initial concept for your design? The wild landscape and the Arte Povera of Jannis Kounnellis inspired the concept for our design. The use of recycled materials.

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