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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

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Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Architectural Details: Why Metal Is the Perfect Material for Dynamic Educational Projects

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As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. Photo by Rachel Godbe Turning structural staircases into textural focal points, BŌK Modern fabricated their panels from 14GA steel with a primer and powder-coated finish for durability.

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Tactile materials "accentuate the value of shadows" in Bolívar House

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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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"Robust and utilitarian" materials define infill home in Dublin by Gró Works

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Red brickwork and perforated metal panels define the home's exterior "The materiality and design language intend to strike a balance between the robust, utilitarian rear lane that it abuts and the ornate neighbouring terraces," explained the studio. The photography is by Fionn McCann.

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

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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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How to Utilize Aluminum in Modern Construction Projects

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History of Aluminum Utilizing in Construction. This made the metal extremely popular for finishing domes and roofs, used in wall panels and drains, and for decorative purposes. Polishing is equally essential as it prepares aluminum products for other finishing procedures. Source: whranking.com. Aluminum also offers airtightness.

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Is Vinyl Wood Flooring A Good Alternative To Natural Hardwood?

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Rather, a number of artificial products, such as vinyl wood flooring, are designed to mimic the appearance of hardwood while also providing a number of advantageous properties that the natural material cannot. Hardwood is a natural material obtained by cutting down trees in forested areas. Vinyl Wood Flooring Explanation.

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