ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts. Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light.

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Dwell

APRIL 18, 2024

Finding inspiration in Japanese design, noted L.A. Beautiful millwork, custom built-ins, wood and concrete flooring, and abundant glass create a serene, neutral-hued interior bathed in natural light. Photo by Charmaine David See the full story on Dwell.com: An Architect’s Japanese-Inspired L.A.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 16, 2023

Biophilic design is one of the architectural trends in 2023 incorporating elements of nature into built structures to enhance well-being and connection to the natural environment. Find out here amazing ideas for nature-inspired home interiors. Moreover, herbs add a natural fragrance to your indoor environment.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. Inspired by a childhood dream of Thoreau’s Walden Pond, he wanted to create a small and simple, yet modern studio in which to write, reflect, and enjoy nature. "To

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Deezen

MAY 18, 2022

London architecture studio Bureau de Change has produced a range of patterned tiles using Thames Glass, a biomaterial created by artist Lulu Harrison from mussel shells. Harrison – a student on the Material Futures masters at Central Saint Martin's – creates her bio-glass using the ground-up shells of quagga mussels as a substitute for sand.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. Columns are set in with glass to create a floating effect of the roof and allow for a linear ribbon of bronze windows throughout the home.".

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2023

From Norway to New Zealand, this lookbook explores rural cabins with cosy living areas that are animated by natural materials and views out over wild landscapes. As demonstrated by this roundup, little else is needed to make a cabin cosy, and keeping their interiors pared-back retains focus on the main event – the views out to nature.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Informed by changing attitudes to workplace design following the Covid-19 pandemic, the two buildings have been renovated with a focus on wellbeing and a connection to nature. Particular attention was paid to the colour scheme, with a muted palette intended to evoke the nearby natural landscape and create a relaxing atmosphere.

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Hotel Designs

APRIL 12, 2023

Design influences draw from nature, texture and art deco to offer an eclectic mix of aesthetics whilst retaining the Signature Collection’s timeless luxury principles. Deep greens, wood stains and natural stone colour palettes are combined with organic shapes and textural designs to celebrate the beauty of our natural environment.

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Dwell

JULY 19, 2022

These rentals reimagine conventional notions of inside and out and celebrate the beauty of the natural world in unexpected ways. There are few better ways to improve your wellbeing than engaging with the beauty of the natural world, especially in the comfort of your own home. Matcham Jr.,

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 6, 2023

The first step is all about colour – when working on ways to bring the benefits of nature indoors, think about your base colour. To achieve a natural design within the bathroom avoid stark whites, because although beige can often get a bad rep, it can add natural warmth to any bathroom. Finally, let the light in.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Looking closely at glass gabled roofs across diverse typologies, we’ve gathered a collection that showcases novel and iconic designs. The main building, the left volume, is almost entirely made of glass. Behind the glass facing the street, the kitchen, pantry and restroom are located. Modern Countryside Villa. Mororó House.

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Archinect

MAY 9, 2023

A team comprising Orange Architects, Felixx , Ballast Nedam West, and ABT has completed a mixed-use residential scheme in Amsterdam inspired by various natural forms.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2023

Inspired by Elon Musk 's vision of colonising Mars, we wanted to create a space that felt futuristic and cutting-edge." One of the challenges of the project was the absence of natural light, which MR Studio addressed with a feature ceiling light. The concept of Mars was chosen to represent escapism and a sense of adventure."

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Deezen

JULY 15, 2023

But the real key is to create pared-back interiors that don't detract from the natural vistas, using minimal furnishings and a natural material palette that brings the outside in. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2023

The diversity of nature informed the latest exhibition at London's Kew Gardens , which features a garden designed to "break the binary" and a "deeply queer" textile pattern by designer Adam Nathaniel Furman. So if nature is going to be used in this human metaphor, then it's worth scrutinising further and seeing the diversity there is."

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Dwell

DECEMBER 22, 2023

She’s got cupboards stuffed with Santa mugs and slightly creepy ceramic angels , a mantle display of old glass tree-toppers , and a "gang" of plywood Santas artfully placed behind her living room sofa. I like how it looks, and I like the whimsy it inspires." I just like the old stuff," Romanaggi says. "I

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Archinect

APRIL 9, 2024

The landscape design takes advantage of proximity to the park, extending the experience of resting and strolling in a lush natural environment into the project. Inspired by the proportions of Constantin Brâncuși’s Endless Column, the tower presents itself as an undulating obelisk featuring a diagonally canted zig-zag profile.

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Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2022

For our latest lookbook we've collected 10 projects that exemplify the organic modern design style, which combines minimalist interiors with natural textures and colours. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. Photography is by Lorenzo Zandri and Christian Brailey.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Let’s explore key ideas around transforming your home with practical tips and inspiring ideas. Infuse Uplifting Greenery and Natural Elements Plants bring life into homes, uplifting moods, and energizing spaces. Just as oxygen animates the natural world outdoors, greenery and organic materials indoors have nourishing effects.

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Dwell

JULY 12, 2022

Owing to the sensitive nature of the property being located in a conservation area, the design of the first floor addition (which is visible from the street) draws inspiration from the vernacular of the existing property and the surrounding village scene.

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Deezen

JANUARY 24, 2022

The Watchman Cabin was completed collaboratively with a nature-loving client who was "captivated" by the area's natural surroundings after visiting. This earthy tone, as well as the masonry's reddish shade, were inspired by the colour of the soil in the area. The cabin sits against the Utah landscape. Engineer: Epic Engineering.

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Dwell

APRIL 13, 2023

Including a geometric-inspired chiminea that’s 50% off. 40% Off Ripple Wine Glass Sophie Lou Jacobsen Ripple Wine Glass Borosilicate glass resists heat and cold. 40% Off Puck Highball Glasses, Set of 2 Tom Dixon Puck Highball Glasses - Set of 2 Sold as a set of 2. Rippled shape is easy to hold.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

According to the project team, four core principles influenced the museum’s design: community, nature, education, and the preservation of the museum’s vast collections. The museum will also be a hub for research. The museum will have rounded corners that are reminiscent of the erosion and weathering.

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Architizer

JANUARY 1, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Sketching is a skill; yes, some people are naturally good at it, others not so much. Find Inspiration. Order your copy today.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter. . They can considerably reduce lighting energy (up to 80% in some buildings, according to the US Department of Energy) and with advances in insulating glass, the thermal performance of skylights has never been greater. Pattern House. Merricks House.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Glass sliders running the length of the interior can close off the living space, or retract for a wide-open connection to the dining area, patio, and pool. The gabled roof with walls in a natural paste finish simulates thetones of the tree bark and blends discreetly with the surroundingforest.

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Dwell

MAY 12, 2023

Like any four-year-old with an interest in building Lego cities and digging in dirt, my son Douglas has been begging to visit the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) since the last time he visited. The AMNH’s $465 million addition has received its fair share of press, but how does it hold up with its primary audience?

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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2022

London studio Will Gamble Architects has added a brick bedroom suite to a Georgian house in England, along with a contrasting glass-walled extension on the ground floor that opens to the garden. The glass-walled parts of the extension are informed by garden pergolas and aim to provide a contemporary counterpoint to the existing building.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2022

Fujimoto designed the building, which is wrapped in a glass wall and topped by a large overhanging roof, to mimic the feeling of being under a tree canopy. We were enchanted by the multitude of trees in the city park and inspired by the space created by them," said Fujimoto. A glass wall surrounds the ground floor.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Align Design and Architecture has completed a high-spec 11,000 sq ft scheme for a leading global insurance company, high up in a glass-and-steel tower in the heart of the City of London.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

This is the latest in our series of lookbooks providing curated visual inspiration from Dezeen's image archive. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks showcasing bedrooms with clever storage solutions , escapist holiday homes and interiors by Ukranian designers. Photo is by Katsumasa Tanaka. Find out more about NoMad London ›.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Wai Tang: We were inspired by the flowing waters of the Qujiang Lake, we created a cluster of residential apartments with fluidly flowing balconies juxtaposed together in a shifting rhythm resembling ripples on the water surface, hence we gave it the name Contraflow.

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Architonic

APRIL 10, 2024

.</p> <p>Wood, which fuels fire, is a core material of <a href="[link] kitchens, here showcased with dark oak veneer, cool natural stone, and bronzed mirror glass. Mirrored fronts capture the warm radiance of the surroundings, while the worktop and adjoining table are made from grey natural stone.

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

There are countless ways to elevate your minimalist home: hang prints on the walls, add texture in the form of cushions and throws, or even do something more drastic and install slim framed sliding glass doors to let as much light into rooms as possible. Need more minimalist home decor inspiration? You’re in the right place!

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Dwell

APRIL 13, 2023

Bower Studios’ Chameleon Glass Mirror Bower Studios Chameleon Glass Mirror The Cylinder Mirror has become an iconic Bower design, inspiring such pieces as the Contour Tables and Duo Servers. While Bower Studios’ latest glass tint may appear futuristic, it’s actually inspired by the natural world—chameleons, to be specific.

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Deezen

JUNE 6, 2022

As part of the exhibition, called Divine Inspiration , Broom has taken over an entire building in Milan's Brera district and filled it with more than 100 lights. Divine Inspiration is Lee Broom's largest-ever Milan exhibition. "I I wanted this collection to be mainly inspired by that," he told Dezeen.

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