Habitus Living

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Norton’s Full Moon series is a continuation of his exploration of form and its interplay through materiality. Crafted by hand, the moulded moon is created with materials that closely resemble its appearance. The post Dean Norton’s Full Moon explores glass and its distortions appeared first on Habitusliving.com.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. To add warmth to the space, these finishes are balanced with natural details including dark wooden floorboards and furniture , suede chairs and a textile wall tapestry.

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Dwell

JANUARY 12, 2024

Here, in only the second offering since the architecture was commissioned, Koenig demonstrates a mastery of materials, sensitivity to the environment, and a harmonious relationship with nature. Held aloft by four steel columns, the 2,380-square-foot home shows Koenig’s mastery of materials and approach to integrating nature in his projects.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Image Cortesia de Solarlab Traditionally relegated to roofs, photovoltaic (PV) panels tend to have a uniform appearance: large black or dark blue rectangular pieces of shiny glass with metal frames. Fortunately, there are now technologies to control luster, color and finish that provide aesthetic variety while maintaining high efficiency.

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Deezen

MAY 18, 2022

London architecture studio Bureau de Change has produced a range of patterned tiles using Thames Glass, a biomaterial created by artist Lulu Harrison from mussel shells. Harrison – a student on the Material Futures masters at Central Saint Martin's – creates her bio-glass using the ground-up shells of quagga mussels as a substitute for sand.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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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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Archinect

DECEMBER 21, 2023

By contrast, the four columns and external staircase are finished in black paint. The upper and lower levels are connected by a yellow spiral staircase wrapping around one of the structural steel columns, offering a colorful departure from a pure material palette of hardwood and glass. Image credit: Cameron Caro.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 2, 2024

Though traditional materials like wood , paper , and bamboo continue to hold significance, modern Japanese interiors also often feature a fusion of glass , steel , concrete , and metals.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 27, 2024

Back-painted glass has become popular among people who like interior design because it looks sleek and modern. Today, we will talk about painting on glass and why water-based paint is better for back-painted glass projects. Ease of Application One of the best things about water-based paint is its ease of use.

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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

AUGUST 14, 2023

A minimal material palette helps define this glazed extension , which London studio DHaus has added to the back of a house in Hertfordshire, UK. We were interested in creating heavy sculptural forms in a limited material palette with three main elements of concrete, timber and glass."

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Westeck News

JULY 7, 2023

Content courtesy of Sash Windows London The Origin of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been around for generations. During the rise of the Gothic, during the 12th century, the art of the stained-glass window flourished exceptionally.

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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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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2023

The Apple Tree House is a modernist-style glass residence. Glass walls throughout the public areas of the home give sightlines of the tree and the other living areas from a variety of different positions. Inside, a minimal palette of materials defines the home. ACDF Architecture arranged the structure around an apple tree.

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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

MARCH 3, 2023

Australian architect Emily Sandstrom has transformed a run-down 1930s bungalow in Sydney by adding an extension that was partly built from demolition materials. Two large sliding glass doors open out to a courtyard and let natural light into the kitchen extension. The photography is by Rohan Venn.

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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. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Deezen

JUNE 10, 2022

Exterior materials include bronze, glass, stone, and wood. Around this symmetrical volume expressive glass wings were created that undulate along the river on one side of the building and the road on the other. A glass curtain wraps around spaces that line the main concert hall. The photo is by Scott Norsworthy.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 10, 2022

Colourful cones of Murano glass give a graphic feel to this series of limited-edition lights created by British designers Edward Barber and Jay Osgerby for Galerie Kreo. The collection includes totemic floor lamps, geometric pendants and playful wall lights, each created by setting the delicate Venini glass cones into aluminium box sections.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Mjölk Architekti has renovated a 130-year-old dwelling in the north of the Czech Republic , adding a glass extension , sunken living area and domed skylight. Behind the curtain of the original cabin, a glittering glass extension has sprung up.". There is a contrast between old and new materials and finishes.

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Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 13, 2022

Through the Looking Glass House is a project that came to Ben Callery Architects not long after the studio was established five years ago. From the beginning, Through the Looking Glass has been a project that Callery has gone over and above for, even helping the owners find the right site. Project details.

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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. Columns are set in with glass to create a floating effect of the roof and allow for a linear ribbon of bronze windows throughout the home.".

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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 living room is set apart from the kitchen and bar area and features glass walls on three sides and tall wooden ceilings supported by exposed steel trusses.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Hotel Designs TREND feels the way with glass mosaics TREND feels the way with glass mosaics Feel is a new collection of glass mosaics from TREND. The Feel range is able to add sustainability into the designer mix, utilising up to 78 per cent post-consumer material in production.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

When undertaking a bathroom renovation project, one of the key decisions you’ll need to make is selecting a glass manufacturer. . The Glass Type they are selling. Consider the type of glass that you need. Many glass options are available on the market, from clear float glass to textured glass.

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2022

A combined living, kitchen and dining space sits on the ground floor, with bifold glass doors opening onto a patio space where a built-in barbecue area is sheltered by a wooden awning. The post Vallribera Arquitectes contrasts heavy and light finishes at compact home in Barcelona appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2024

The fittings are made from brass and glass "Our founder Richy took inspiration from endless train journeys along Britain’s East Coast mainline between Newcastle and London, by the rhythmic lattice of the overhead power lines, and by the intriguing saucer-like pin insulators which adorn them," said Novocastrian.

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

It comes in two sizes and, similarly to the rest of the collection, comes in a spectrum of materials and finishes to compliment its streamlined aluminium frame. Either table can be crowned with a tabletop made from glass, travertine, concrete or walnut wood, among other materials.

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Dwell

APRIL 13, 2022

Courtesy of Gast Architects The layout of the H-shaped plan worked well for Firdaus and Stella, with its thoughtful division of public and private space, joined together by a glass-faced room with twin courtyards on either side.

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Archinect

JANUARY 11, 2024

Emulating clusters of buildings that once formed neighboring farms and ranches, you move through a series of breezeways that alternate between open-air and glass-enclosed, each branching out from the heart of the home. Materials naturally patina year after year, reinforcing the connection to the landscape.

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

Design studio Nina+Co has used materials informed by the ingredients used in natural skincare products for Big Beauty's first store in Hackney, London. She worked closely with Nina+Co , which chose to incorporate waste materials and biomaterials like mycelium into the design. A glass block wall encloses a private treatment room.

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Architizer

MAY 4, 2023

Often, the expression of this negotiation between form and use plays out in materials, the many assemblies and combinations that define what we experience. But it wasn’t until the 19th century that the material began gaining new architectural applications outside roofing. Terracotta is the building’s most prominent material.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2022

New York office SO-IL and Parisian studio FREAKS have completed the renovation and extension of an 18th-century glass factory in France, adding a sweeping concrete plaza that unites a series of cultural spaces. SO-IL and FREAKS have extended a former glass factory in France. The theatre can seat up to 500 people.

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Deezen

APRIL 16, 2024

The tables come in two sizes As is the case with the entire Andromeda collection, the tables were designed by global architecture and design studio LSM with an emphasis on materiality and dramatic aesthetics. Tabletops are available in a wide range of materials, from Italian walnut wood and travertine to glass in various finishes.

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