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Interior surfaces inspired by their exterior facades | News | Architonic

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<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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Inspired by Japanese architecture, Pelli Clarke & Partners opens adaptive reuse sake brewery in Hyde Park, New York

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Image courtesy Pelli Clarke & Partners Image courtesy Pelli Clarke & Partners Elements from traditional Japanese architecture feature throughout, and the exterior is also rendered in the same character, beset by a materials palette led by Yakisugi.

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Eight kitchens with striking material palettes of contrasting colours and textures

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The kitchens in this roundup exemplify how a combination of seemingly clashing materials can create a rich and interesting palette. Here are eight kitchens with eye-catching material palettes made up of contrasting colours and textures. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Red River Gorge Cabin by West Workshop

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Inspired by traditional Kentucky barn materials with a modern upgrade, the home’s two towers feature an exterior vertical black shou-sugi-ban-rainscreen cladding paired with a galvanized metal roof. Anchoring the home to the sloped landscape, the foundation terraces down the hill, going with the land.

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UNStudio completes Shanghai flagship store for Huawei behind ‘petal’ facade

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” Image credit: Wen Studio Image credit: Huawei According to the architects, the design of the two-level store was inspired by biophilic forms that transition between indoor and outdoor conditions.

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Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

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As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. They called on BŌK Modern to design custom metal treatments for the building’s exterior façade, front gate, interior stairs, and balcony guardrails to strike that balance.

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Colorful Metal Inspiration

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Colorful Metal Inspiration 1 kcichowicz Mon, 05/01/2023 - 00:00 Voice of the Brand PAC-CLAD | Petersen Voice of the Brand Designing with architectural metal provides the opportunity to use a wide range of durable, low-maintenance colors and finishes that don’t dull or degrade over time. Want a personalized consultation?