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HawkinsBrown renovates Reading offices to create a "connection to nature"

Deezen

Informed by changing attitudes to workplace design following the Covid-19 pandemic, the two buildings have been renovated with a focus on wellbeing and a connection to nature. The approach to the Now building focuses on more cost-effective, flexible spaces, while the Here building is finished to a higher specification.

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Bureau conceals Thérèse cabin in France with boulder-like concrete finish

Deezen

Architecture studio Bureau has used a rough concrete finish to disguise this small wooden cabin in France as a boulder, distinguishable only by a porthole-style window. It has a rough concrete finish to disguise it in woodland. Read: Textured concrete gives rocky appearance to office in a nature reserve by Rink Tilanus.

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Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan

Deezen

Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes. We created a warm wood-filled space by eliminating interior finishes with exterior insulation, and exposing the wood structure, base, piping and wiring," said the practice.

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Nature meets nurture

Habitus Living

At the heart of Neolith’s foundation lies a desire to protect. From preserving the integrity of the organic designs invented by nature, to protecting the physical environment from further pollution, Neolith is a guardian of the natural world — both in practice and in design. Performance and durability are obviously number one.

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Studio Gang designs cave-like Gilder Center for American Museum of Natural History

Deezen

The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Innovation, and Education is a new addition to the American Museum of Natural History off Central Park that unites, visually and functionally, the 26 buildings constructed there since its opening in the late 19th century. This removes the need for formwork and allows for non-repetitive shapes.

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Blending In with Nature: The Inspiration Behind COMMOD-Haus GmbH’s Weekend Home

Architizer

Michaela Maresch: COMMOD “The Little Black One” was definitely inspired by nature. The Little Black is an amazing example of how architecture can set the stage for the beauty of nature. I think that people currently desire to live closer to nature than ever before and this house reflects a simple yet stunning way to do so.

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Nature-informed cylindrical Art Sauna opens at Finnish museum

Deezen

Serlachius Foundation is known for its support of Finnish art and culture," Mendoza and Partida told Dezeen. 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 architects used materials that complemented the site.