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Schemata Architects embraces rough material finishes for gallery in Seoul

Deezen

The rough finishes of an existing concrete and brick structure are contrasted by white exhibition spaces at Arario Gallery in Seoul , completed by Japanese studio Schemata Architects. The post Schemata Architects embraces rough material finishes for gallery in Seoul appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Yongjoon Choi.

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Turning Corn Waste Into an Innovative Bio-Based Material

ArchDaily

Adopting the spirit of the circular economy by harnessing agricultural waste such as corn cobs, rice straw, and sugar cane bagasse for building materials marks a fundamental shift towards sustainable practices, promoting a closed-loop system that minimizes waste and optimizes resource efficiency. Read more ยป

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Projectโ€™s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image ยฉ 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest โ€“ but also most rewarding โ€“ parts of a modern architectโ€™s role. Read more ยป

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The Best Suited Finishes for Wood Floors

Aric Gitomer Architect

Being a renewable material, the flexibility and adaptability of this material have allowed for a more environment-friendly construction. It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures. Finishes can be grouped into classes based on what they have to offer.

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

ArchDaily

This design practice, Co-led by Adeyemo Shokunbi , aims to contribute to a Nigerian architectural language through the renaissance of local materials. These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language. Read more ยป

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Step by Step: How to Specify Materials in an Architecture Project?

ArchDaily

Image ยฉ Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. What does the material specification process entail? Itโ€™s as simple, yet as complex as that. Where does one begin? Read more ยป

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Swatchbox Offers Design Professionals Free Next-Day Delivery of Material Samples

ArchDaily

The rapidly growing material platform employs a team of architects and designers to curate a range of tile, brick, carpet, and paint finishes through their website and mobile app. Read more ยป

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