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MIT researchers create strong, ultra-light architected materials using kirigami techniques

Archinect

Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight architected material inspired by the cellular structures found in natural materials such as honeycombs and bones. The structures are described as "steel cork" by Gershenfeld due to their lightweight nature combined with high strength and stiffness.

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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

ArchDaily

For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide.

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Burning Man’s 2024 temple design is revealed – and it’s inspired by Lebanese weaving techniques

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Artist Caroline Ghosn is leading the design of this year’s Burning Man temple, combining Lebanese weaving techniques and Gothic church architecture to create the dramatic temporary structure. Dubbed The Temple of Together, the pavilion is an architectural homage to power and togetherness.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

Archinect

It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

ArchDaily

This platform combines works from various sources of inspiration and artistic techniques, encompassing everything from sketches and paintings to architectural photography. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work.

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Grand Hyatt Barcelona has opened its Art Deco inspired doors

Hotel Designs

Infused with Art Deco-inspired design, each room boasts the latest amenities, such as cosmetic products by Natura Bissé, creating an atmosphere of sublime indulgence. At the heart of the hotel’s allure are four distinctive dining destinations that offer a fusion of locally inspired and internationally influenced flavours.

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Traditional design techniques are "alive and well" in Le Salon de Septembre exhibition

Deezen

Guided by the motto "Remastering The Past", the collective thought it fitting for the show to highlight the fact that traditional design techniques are "very much alive and well". The post Traditional design techniques are "alive and well" in Le Salon de Septembre exhibition appeared first on Dezeen.

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