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

ArchDaily

Through explorations anchored in local laterite, they have developed the material as a modern finishing technique, investigated its potential as a natural dye, discovered new ways to employ its thermal properties, and now build the research prospect of other local materials. Read more »

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

ArchDaily

Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Read more »

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Honoka 3D-prints furniture that "re-weaves Tatami into modern life"

Deezen

Using ExtraBold's large 3D printer, the project proposes furniture that re-weaves Tatami into modern life." Experimental artefacts are displayed alongside the final products Each piece in the exhibition is 3D printed, yet all have a woven, lattice or knitted effect reminiscent of traditional Japanese craft techniques.

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Dichotomy of Power by Dellekamp

Archinect

The third, imagined and represented by the artisanal technique of paste with newspapers, which embodies the last analogous witness of power in modern times of information. The Abierto Mexicano de Diseño (AMD) is an interna.

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From Traditional to Modern: A Deep Dive into Various Kitchen Cabinet Styles

The Architecture Designs

Traditional cabinets are usually crafted from materials like quarter-sawn oak, which results in a deep, expressive finish that was popular in most turn-of-the-20th-century houses. To achieve its antique look, cabinet makers use techniques such as glazing, distressing, and lacquering to create a time-worn appearance.

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Denver Design: Mile-High City’s Masterclass in Modern Architecture

Architizer

From the iconic spires of the State Capitol to the new, modern structures punctuating the skyline, Denver’s architecture tells a story of resilience and changing identity. Careful engineering resulted in connections using conventional fabrication techniques, such as bolts and welds, while maintaining aesthetic minimalism.

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Six designers reimagine traditional Korean mother-of-pearl craft for modern life

Deezen

A lot of mother-of-pearl artisans think the technique is finished," Duson Gallery founder Yangsoo Kim told Dezeen. Each is complex to produce, with the najeon technique incoporating over 30 steps including preparing the base, carving indentations for the inlay and gluing the pieces in. But I'm trying to cheer them up.

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