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Studio Gang begins construction on Parisian university built with 50 per cent natural materials

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The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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Natural Material Studio creates restaurant panels from leftover beer

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Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has handcrafted swirly panels made of spent grain salvaged from beer production for a restaurant opened by the local ÅBEN brewery. From the very start of the process, it was important for us not to force the waste material, so we let it dry naturally," explained Hvillum.

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Unleashing the Beauty of Nature and Transforming Interior Spaces

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The marble tiles in the pavilion are iconic elements, symbolizing the architect's commitment to quality materials, craftsmanship, and the creation of spaces that inspire and transcend time. Read more »

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Playing with Translucency and Transparency: Balancing Natural Lighting with High-Performance Panels

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© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more »

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Natural Baking by OYTT Design

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This highlights the shared essence of Chinese and international culinary traditions across the seasons, emphasizing the importance of natural freshness. Natural Baking stands out among local Chinese bakery brands for its commitment to the core philosophy of "harmonizing with nature" and dedication to using "seasonal ingredients".

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Natural Material Studio drapes floor-to-ceiling biotextiles across Copenhagen art gallery

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Danish design practice Natural Material Studio has unveiled its Human Nature exhibition, which featured compostable biofoam seating and biomaterial textiles, at 3 Days of Design. We created a lot of materials for this exhibition, I think around 150 square metres," Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen.

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Kave Home combines round shapes and natural materials for outdoor furniture collection

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Promotion: furniture brand Kave Home has launched a series of tables , chairs , sun loungers and sofas designed to elevate outdoor spaces and provide relaxing places to sit and dine. Kave Home adds intense colours to its collection, providing a perfect contrast to the fine materials with more natural shades," said the brand.