Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Local architecture firm La Base Studio has renovated a glass and concrete home, wrapping it in a delicate privacy and shading screen on a lush site in Buenos Aires , Argentina. Sliding glass doors open to the garden The sliding glass doors open to the garden and pool deck, blurring the interior and exterior relationship.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said. Sliding glass doors continue throughout the home.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

Large openings and earthy materials feature in a guesthouse that architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has added to a private residence on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest. The material palette for the guesthouse mimics that of the main residence – Douglas fir , cedar , steel and glass.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

According to the project team, four core principles influenced the museum’s design: community, nature, education, and the preservation of the museum’s vast collections. It is on track to be the largest cultural project to date in the city. The museum will also be a hub for research.

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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. Their sizes are all different, and that helps the architecture merge into the ground naturally.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

When viewed from the plaza, the forested mountains form a dramatic natural backdrop. Steps leading from the plaza to the entrance are flanked by terraced water features that enhance the sense of connection with the local nature. Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

All the spaces have an immediate connection with the vegetation, warm materials and natural light; elements that result in a pleasant and healthy workspace that, in turn, activates all the senses and encourages creativity. The combination of modernity in contrast with the natural and rustic.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The shape of the gable, how it is detailed, and its style depends on the structural system used, which reflects regional aesthetics, climate and material availability. These drawings not only tell a story of materials and assembly but also of structure and how a person will experience the space. Modern Countryside Villa.

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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

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

Completed for banking group Caisse d'Epargne in Dijon, Burgundy, the seven-storey building was designed to provide airy, flexible and naturally-lit workspaces that meet the Passivhaus requirements of using no more than 15 kWh/m2 per year. The exterior is clad in a double glass skin. Photography is by Nicolas Waltefaugle.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

Operable glass walls flank the living spaces of this sprawling Texas ranch, which was designed by Sanders Architecture to appear "like it rose up from the land". The walls of the central area were constructed with stacked sandstone , which gives the area the feeling of being an exterior space. The interiors feature weathered materials.

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Deezen

JULY 7, 2022

Curved cement-screed walls with embedded rows of vertical glass bars characterise this spa in Prague designed by local studio Formafatal. The spa's main treatment area features three rooms that are delineated by rows of perpendicular glass bars, in reference to the vertical design of the building's facade.

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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. Visitors to the restaurant can view the studio's models through a large glass door, adding a decorative touch to the space.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Habitus Living

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The white box, with its precise lines and sharp angles, is usually associated with modernism and its attendant materials of steel, concrete and glass. Use of sustainable materials was a central aspect of the brief given to Davis Architects. The post A treasure trove of material textures appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Archinect

AUGUST 5, 2022

Located in the city’s Garment District, the hotel adopts what the team calls a “robust, solid architecture” with a material palette including brick, concrete, steel, and oak. Front desk. Photo credit: William Jess Laird Inside, the lobby features a series of poured-in-place, steel-edged concrete structural arches.

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Dwell

MARCH 23, 2023

Available in a natural or black finish, the Real Cedar exterior of the backyard house lends an air of warm Scandinavian minimalism. A focus on natural materials and light-filled spaces permeates the home’s 540 square feet, making it the ideal backdrop as a guesthouse, pool house, office, or gym.

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 15, 2023

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. Spanish-style houses often use natural materials, such as stone, wood, and tile, in the construction and design.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Di Frenna Arquitectos used natural materials such as stone, rammed earth , carrizo weaves and a traditional form of stucco to make Espacio Kaab in the Mexican city of Comala appear "as a volume that emerged organically from the ground". Some of the materials were sourced directly from Comala. "In The ground floor is sunken.

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ArchiDiaries

MARCH 24, 2022

Excerpt: Interconnected Volumes Establish a Dialogue Between the Indoors and the Outdoors at Earth and Glass House, a Weekend Retreat designed by Studio Lotus, located in New Delhi, India. Its brass railing emulates twigs and branches of the nearby trees as a nod to nature. Project Description. Text as submitted by the Architect”).

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2023

The most popular saunas are inspired by their natural surroundings and have cosy and relaxing interiors. It has a sloped roof, wooden stove , bench, translucent glass windows and an exterior deck. The post Dezeen's Pinterest roundup features nine saunas in touch with nature appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2022

The architects used materials that complemented the site. Throughout the project, the architects selected materials and finishes that enhance the atmosphere within the spaces, creating a more intimate and domestic feel. "We The post Nature-informed cylindrical Art Sauna opens at Finnish museum appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architonic

MAY 11, 2022

The main objective for the development of this home for its 4 members was to find the continuous relationship of the spaces with the exterior, making the forest surrounding the project the main player and attraction. The materials are not only part of the exterior but their rather immersive on the inside.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

From the exterior, the new PorchLight Eastgate shelter in Washington isn’t immediately recognizable as such. One day last summer when he was cooking, shortly after the facility opened, a deer wandered up to the back patio, where everyone could see it through the cafeteria’s floor-to-ceiling glass windows.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2022

Designed to capture the multitude of stunning views and natural daylighting, the large expanses of glass blur the line of exterior | interior. This multi-generational home nestles itself in the foothills and straddles a ridge high above both the valley floor and its counterpart, the Guest Cabin.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. What drove the selection of materials used in the project? © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Dutch studio Barde vanVoltt has used rippled mirrored glass, boulders and pebbles to create the interior of Calico Club, a retail store located in a century-old farmhouse in the Netherlands. The challenge was to find ways to add materials we could remove easily to keep the original state of the construction as it was," she added.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

"[It is] a place that could become a family sanctuary where individuals could reconnect with nature. A paved patio is accessed through sliding glass doors Studio Guma has preserved the farmhouse's existing structure and complemented it with subtle contrasts in concrete and steel.

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Dwell

MARCH 20, 2024

Our Focus series shines the spotlight on the details: the extraordinary materials, spaces, and ideas that take great projects to the next level. The H-shaped structure separates the living and sleeping areas while allowing natural light to reach the center of the plan.

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Deezen

APRIL 17, 2024

A large tree lies at the heart of a cedar-clad residence in southern California designed by US studio Brett Farrow Architect, which used various tactics to "meld nature into the home's ethos". The design of the home is a reflection on the natural environment and climate of coastal southern California," the studio said.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2023

Biophilic design is one of the architectural trends in 2023 incorporating elements of nature into built structures to enhance well-being and connection to the natural environment. Find out here amazing ideas for nature-inspired home interiors. Moreover, herbs add a natural fragrance to your indoor environment.

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Deezen

JULY 12, 2022

The small, 55-square-metre summer house sits close to the shoreline surrounded by meadowland, and GinnerupArkitekter used a simple gabled form and natural materials to help minimise its impact on these natural surroundings. Stones clad the exterior. It is elevated on a concrete plinth.

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Habitus Living

JULY 11, 2023

With the clean slate of a cleared site, the architects have dealt with these circumstances through material choices. In fact, the same goes for the exterior spaces as the concrete, masonry and timber all cross an inside-outside threshold that is marked only by glass. A sturdy and solid palette dominates the interiors.

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Architizer

JULY 17, 2023

If there is one thing that architects and their clients can agree on, it’s that architecture should always work in harmony with nature. When it came to Silver Residence, a stunning modern home located in Minneapolis, nature wasn’t just a consideration — it was the starting point for developing the architectural concept.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

This seaside sanctuary of glass, wood, and metal seamlessly blends the natural world with modern materials. The interior is a stunning display of glass, wood paneling, and industrial elements. This striking example of modernist architecture is quietly nestled on the west side, overlooking the world famous Carmel Beach.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2024

The home is enveloped in a dark timber lattice Vertical elements placed at a range of angles were designed to invite a play of light across the exterior. The timber lattice was set slightly away from the main exterior walls, which are largely glazed, forming a void where the studio has added trees and a series of local plants.

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