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Acoustics That Blend Performance with Aesthetics: Why Material Choices Matter

ArchDaily

From auditoriums to offices, cultural centers, and schools, acoustics in architecture can manifest itself in two ways: as a determining element of a structure's shape and as a material. This can unbalance the experience of the environment, since, although the acoustics are improved, the interior atmosphere is negatively affected.

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Neutrals in Interior Design: 30 Homes with an Understated Color Palette

ArchDaily

Closely related to the makeup of materials organically found in nature, the color chorus of whites , grays, and earthy brown tones has played a pivotal role in artistic expression, fashion , interior design , and architecture for millenia.

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A Hospice in Belgium and an Airport in NEOM: 8 Unbuilt Structures That Feature Organic Shapes Submitted by the ArchDaily Community

ArchDaily

Following years of linear, clean-cut, and refined spaces, curved silhouettes were revived, became one of the dominating interior design trends across the world.” Many times, organic architecture stands as a testament to what we are able to make in 2024, innovating in structural and material technology.

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Raw but refined interiors that celebrate texture and material

The Spaces

Though hardly a new trend, ‘raw’ has really taken off in 2023 with material textures playing pivotal roles in interior design. The raw aesthetic leans into the rugged side of minimalism, celebrating the texture and honesty of materials. Raw interiors are irregular or rough, weathered and often handworked.

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Eight Milanese interiors with eye-catching material palettes

Deezen

In the lead-up to Milan design week , we have rounded up eight residential and hotel interiors in the Italian city that are united by their use of muted colours and diverse materials. Industrial materials and furnishings, including a galvanised metal shelving unit, were repurposed as boutique storage solutions and room partitions.

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Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents

Deezen

For this special lookbook sponsored by Danish design company D Line, we've selected ten interiors that showcase architectural details by the brand including door handles , taps and drawer pulls.

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Lab La Bla uses "hyper-ordinary materials" for energy operator HQ interior

Deezen

Local studio Lab La Bla sourced diabase rock from a nearby mine and created seating from MDF and recycled cork for the interior of energy company E.ON's headquarters in Malmö , Sweden. There's a current fascination about airport interiors in the studio, so for the reception area we drew from that source of inspiration."