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

JUNE 26, 2023

Interiors studio Atelier Caracas has brought industrial influences and offbeat materials into this apartment in Caracas , designed around the restrictions posed by Venezuela 's recent political and economic crisis. There is a finesse in this artisanal slash industrial approach, which we always like to pay homage to in our designs."

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 12, 2023

Hotel Designs was invited to take an exclusive look at the array of new luxury lighting designs on offer, set to light up the industry… The mix of luxury raw materials and the brand’s attention to detail and finish, brings tactility into focus with the Northern Lights SS23 collection.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2023

From factories and warehouses to shop fronts and underpasses, Hicks explores the structures that make up the post-industrial landscape of the West Midlands region known as the Black Country. Colour and surface material are key focuses for my work." "I My response was to join the Bingo club, and security let me finish the shoot.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

Spanish architect Juan Gurrea Rumeu used a palette of warm, textural materials and carefully positioned voids to create atmospheric living spaces inside this house he designed for himself and his wife in Barcelona. The post Tactile materials "accentuate the value of shadows" in Bolívar House appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2022

The piece encourages users to interact with it by presenting two interlinked shapes made from subtly contrasting materials – a raw Danish cherry wood back, which retains its natural knots and cracks, in contrast with the smooth ash veneer seat slotted onto it. Bend to Caress Me features a curved ash wood seat.

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Deezen

JANUARY 15, 2024

Red brickwork and perforated metal panels bring an industrial feel to this compact infill home in Dublin , which has been completed by Irish architecture studio Gró Works. The post "Robust and utilitarian" materials define infill home in Dublin by Gró Works appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Fionn McCann.

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Deezen

JUNE 24, 2022

A bench sculpted with a chainsaw and a chair made from flooring offcuts were among exhibits at this year's Norwegian Presence exhibition at Milan design week , which explored inventive ways of using raw materials. Profound knowledge of our natural resources paves the way for a forward-thinking industry," she said.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The project aims to evoke discussion on alternative ways of construction, lifestyle and the application of materials. Safar is] a culinary experience from start to finish, from the tables and the glassware to the paintings and decorations, the ambiance truly encompasses the country."

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Architizer

JULY 27, 2022

And as we return to restaurant dining and inch our way towards a new normal, it feels ever so befitting to spotlight this industry which has endured many challenges over the past few pandemic years. On the other end of the dining room is a wall covered in folding windows that offer a natural breeze and uncompromised views of the outdoors.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2023

In order to address growing environmental concerns within the furniture and wider design industries, brands are opting to make their products using renewable, recyclable and reclaimed materials, and processes with circular principles in mind. The pieces are made from recycled plastic, which creates the mottled pattern.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 21, 2023

Hotel Designs Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit focuses on sustainable and durable materials Duravit is constantly researching innovative and ecological materials to help reduce CO2 emissions to enable durable and sustainable products to be manufactured.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 28, 2022

The modern bathroom leads the way in this design evolution, with an emphasis on local materials, skilled craftsmanship and environmentally-sustainable solutions that reflect the identity and lifestyle of the owner. The solid surface finish on the Elvire freestanding bath provides a high gloss, seamless finish that is warm to the touch.

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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

JUNE 13, 2023

Architect Matthew Royce drew upon both global and local influences while designing a home for himself in southern California that features industrial materials and subterranean reflecting pools. Many of the finishes are meant to develop a patina as they age. The photography is by Edmund Sumner.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

The British Columbia company’s gable-sided residences start at $290 per square foot and prioritize finishes that are toxin-free. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Do you know a prefab brand that should be on our radar?

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Deezen

MAY 26, 2023

The building contains offices and laboratories According to MVRDV , over 90 per cent of the building's materials can be reused. "In In the decades to come when the building is no longer cutting-edge, it will become a source to harvest materials from for other buildings," said MVRDV partner Frans de Witte.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 7, 2022

You’ve probably heard the word bouncing around the design industry too. In the design industry, when we discuss biomaterials, we are actually talking about bio-based materials, which are derived and manufactured from living organisms. As a material, mycelium is incredibly resilient, with many other valuable qualities.

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Deezen

MAY 18, 2022

Dezeen Showroom: a stool made from wood sourced through sustainable forestry and a 3D-printed chair made from recycled fishing nets are among the latest furniture designs on Dezeen Showroom that use sustainable materials. Flek Pure by 3form is a completely recycled architectural material. Fels stool by OUT. Find out more about Fluit ›.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Biodiversity, net zero and ‘nature-positivity’ increasingly direct conversations around the built environment. Architizer’s own series on Sustainable Practice is a case in point, as are myriad international and national regulations being introduced to try and force more ecological responsibility in the industry.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've selected 10 warehouse conversions that have transformed industrial buildings into welcoming homes with charm and character. Below, Dezeen has rounded up 10 examples of converted warehouse interiors that celebrate industrial details and introduce elements that turn the space into a warm and inviting home.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2022

Barcelona-based architects Héctor Mendoza and Mara Partida of Mendoza Partida , together with Boris Bezan of BAX Studio , won an international competition in 2011 to extend the museum dedicated to presenting the art collection of Gösta Serlachius (1876-1942), owner of one of Finland's biggest paper industries.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

The Artcraft tile collection includes the Bolli decor design The colours and textures of the tiles are based on natural terracotta, with its sandy texture and subtle mottling around the edges, and this reference is reinterpreted in both solid colours and patterned designs. x 30 millimetres, 21 x 18.2 x 30 millimetres, 21 x 18.2

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 17, 2023

Even the conference spaces enjoy connection w ith nature w ith vie w s of the groves and indoor plantings to revive flagging spirits. W arm timber slats articulate the ceilings of the Coffee Shop and Deli, juxtaposed w ith the grey-green colour palette of the stone finishes and furniture.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

Its design is intended to echo its industrial surroundings in Castle Hill while providing the museum with "something special", Lahznimmo Architects said. It has a reflective finish and covers layers of thermal insulation and precast concrete walls that help regulate internal temperature and humidity levels.

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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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Architizer

DECEMBER 13, 2022

The Copera’s Garden – is a scenic space within an industrial landscape. Tomás García Píriz: The industrial location itself becomes the main reference that organizes the proposal. The biggest challenge facing the project was precisely the production of a friendly, attractive and comfortable place inside a harsh industrial park.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The one offs are a riff on Ganni 's classic Bou bag made in collaboration with materials company BioFluff , which claims to have developed the "world's first plant-based fur". We use a combination of existing textile technologies, science and the savoir-faire of the Italian fur industry," he continued.

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Deezen

APRIL 30, 2023

The project began with a research trip to the V&A Museum exploring mechanisms and colour, material, finish properties of historical objects and documenting them through drawing. On the Design Process and Research module, year one students had the opportunity to work on a live project in collaboration with Habitat.

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Deezen

JULY 3, 2023

Fashion brand Ganni and materials company Polybion have debuted a jacket grown by bacteria during the Global Fashion Summit in Copenhagen, marking a milestone for bacterial cellulose as a leather alternative. But Polybion claims that its Celium leather made from bacterial cellulose requires fewer natural resources in its production.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 24, 2022

Dallas Pierce Quintero adopted an "upside-down" layout for the homes, with ground-floor bedrooms and first-floor living spaces that give access to natural light and views. The Forest Houses' interior finishes mirror the external contrast, with exposed blockwork used in the ground-floor bedrooms and exposed CLT in the first-floor pods.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

Hotel Designs Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Fameed Khalique launches a new handcrafted collection Globally renowned material supplier to the design industry, Fameed Khalique has launched his latest collection of handcrafted wood veneer wall coverings.

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Architizer

MARCH 23, 2022

The industry that has seen a massive adoption of this trend is the hospitality sector, especially in the past two decades. Designers have found several ways to soften these harsh materials and craft spaces that are welcoming. Materials like concrete, galvanized steel and black cast iron are softened with cognac leather and maple wood.

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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. This was combined with the ALPHATON terracotta panel.

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Dwell

APRIL 15, 2024

Embodying modern rural living, this project strives for a genuine and deep harmony with nature, reflecting our aspiration for an authentic connection to the environment. The house incorporates natural materials such as cork and wood, combined with a laminated wood structure, which are meant to merge with the environment.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

Muza Lab was informed by the area's history and culture when developing the overall design scheme, as well as drawing on six natural elements – fire, water, earth, air, metal and light. Textural local stone and marble are also used across the scheme, uniting the spaces by underpinning them with naturally occurring materials found in Greece.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The Future of Us Pavilion – Located in Singapore’s Gardens by the Bay, the Bayfront Pavilion, also known as The Future of Us Pavilion, follows the grand tradition of experimental architectural structures that evoke a dialogue with nature by blending an intricate form with a perforated skin fluidly with the adjacent environments.

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