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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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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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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

Wood is a timeless material that has been used in construction and interior design for centuries. It brings a sense of warmth and character to any space, and its versatility allows it to be used in a wide range of styles, from traditional to modern.

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Crosswater adds new finishes to its MPRO collection

Hotel Designs

A result of expert design and beautifully meticulous craftsmanship, the collection uses only the finest components and materials to deliver unmatched flow performance, safety and water efficiency. Joining the existing finishes, the stunning new Brushed Bronze and Slate collections are inspired by shades found organically in the natural world.

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Nature and luxury unite in the modern Australian bathroom

Habitus Living

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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Francois Verhoeven Architects uses contrasting finishes for Villa K340

Deezen

Dutch studio Francois Verhoeven Architects has completed Villa K340, a house in The Hague formed of interlocking blocks finished with contrasting timber and plaster. These natural materials, in their most raw form, contrast with the aesthetic divisions of the facades and slender aluminium window frames."

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Sagrada Familia shows stone "can return to being used as a structural material"

Deezen

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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