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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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LOHA utilizes "material layering" for Nike Icon Studios building in Los Angeles

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Architecture firm LOHA used "material layering" to create a light-filled workspace in California for photographers, videographers and other creatives involved in brand imaging for sportswear brand Nike. For interior finishes, the team used purposeful materials. Adaptability was also a guiding concern. Client: Nike.

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Wood Coatings: Enhancing Wood Surfaces with Sleek Finishes

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They proffer an array of colors and finishes, a paramount selection for individuals seeking to change the appearance of wooden surfaces. Whether one favors the classic wooden aesthetic or craves a vibrant finish, paint can accomplish it all. Versatile Compatibility Smooth wood finish coats suit various types of wood.

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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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Fungi House by Joris Verhoeven Architectuur

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Energy-positive home with innovative biobased facade This remarkable sustainable home is equipped with biobased insulation and a wooden facade finished with fungus paint. The home's facade is constructed with wood and flax, biobased materials sourced from renewable resources with a minimal ecological footprint.

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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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