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Open Design Language in Open-Kitchen Restaurants

ArchDaily

The low-skilled cooking techniques and apparatus employed at branded fast-food restaurants, for example, are presented in full visibility to waiting customers. Compare that to more upmarket establishments that keep the cacophony of a commercial kitchen hidden from view during service, and you start to wonder what else they might be hiding.

Technique 277
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Wooden World: How Helsinki Became a Leader in Architecture’s Timber Revolution

Architizer

It is a city of striking contrasts and this unique blend of characteristics has created an environment where the architecture industry thrives, influenced by a political landscape that prioritizes sustainability, innovation and well-being. Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature.

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Market Makeovers: How Barcelona’s Public Food Markets Are Evolving With the City

Architizer

Barcelona’s traditional markets are celebrated for their distinctive cast iron designs, a construction technique that emerged during industrialization and a renewed focus on urban planning and city hygiene. A variety of food stalls, shops, halls, and restaurants foster commercial activity and social interaction.

Cities 113
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Revealed: Architizer’s Firm of the Year and 4 More Special Honorees Named for the 12th Annual A+Awards

Architizer

Inviting designers to rethink the possibilities of the built environment, the 12th Annual A+Awards marked a pivotal moment for the global architecture community. MUDA’s work spans public, cultural and commercial architecture, as well as urban, landscape and interior design.

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Elevated Exteriors: 12 Award-Winning Products Transforming Outdoor Spaces

Architizer

A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques. In architecture, the outside is just as important as the inside.

Exterior 126
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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Climate changes have had a massive impact on the global environment, and every individual has some part to play. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint. Building green is beneficial for the environment and a positive step towards reducing the carbon footprint.

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Bringing the Outside In: Using Biophilic Design Principles to Transform Commercial Interiors

Architizer

Through their critical design research into art and biophilia , and from the inspiration that guides it, Inpro is looking to make art “work” for the occupants in any commercial building. The key thing to remember is that with new digital imaging and printing techniques, the possibilities are endless when it comes to wall coverings.