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Designers experiment with traditional tile-making techniques for Pentagram x Huguet collection

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"It was an open brief: there was no limitation or restriction as long as Huguet was capable of manufacturing and developing each concept," explained Stavro, who initiated the project three years ago before leaving Pentagram in 2021 to set up her own studio. Le Corbusier informed Lobe's tile design.

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City cars could become smaller thanks to electrification says Peugeot head of concepts

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The "global footprint of the automotive in big cities" could shrink thanks to advances in car technology, Peugeot 's Philippe-Emmanuel Jean told Dezeen at the European unveiling of the brand's Inception Concept EV. The same material also forms the chassis.

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Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”

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From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. This, he explained, is the concept behind VAULTED AG’s revolutionary floor plates. Order your copy today.

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Matteo Guarnaccia and designers create saddles informed by nomadic Kazakh culture

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The previous chapter of Guarnaccia's Cross Cultural Chairs project was completed last year and involved designing chairs informed by the specific seating habits of the world's most populous countries. Local artisans then worked with the designers to create the saddles, introducing them to techniques such as wood carving and leather embossing.

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American University in Dubai spotlights seven urban design projects

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Three projects were chosen from the course Digital Techniques for Urban Design, also taught by Dr Maryam Shafiei. These projects highlight students' advanced use of digital techniques in overlaying urban spatial data for detailed analysis.

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Mizzi Studio Designs 9 Royal Parks Kiosks Using Sustainable Materials and Traditional Craft Techniques

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Their design responds to the Grade I-listed landscape, with sustainable materials and traditional craft techniques creating simple, functional forms. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Overall, each design variation is informed by the architectural or organic elements that the kiosk shares its space with.

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Eight student projects that communicate concepts through physical models

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These undergraduate and postgraduate architecture students have created models from materials such as wood , plastic , clay and fabric using techniques including laser cutting, 3D printing and construction by hand. The post Eight student projects that communicate concepts through physical models appeared first on Dezeen.

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