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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language.

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The Symbolism of Yakisugi: Explore the Beauty and Durability of this Wood in Contemporary Architecture

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RT Residence / Jacobsen Arquitetura © Pedro Kok Wood in contemporary construction is often associated with coziness, simplicity, and a certain sense of nobility. While wood has been a staple in architectural design, carbonized wood , known as yakisugi , is gaining significant attention as a finishing choice. Read more »

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Five contemporary uses of timber by Woodhull: Your Next Employer?

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Founded in 2003, the firm prioritizes “durability, honesty, and thoughtful use of materials” across its residential and commercial portfolio. “While we are always proud of the finished product, the thoughtful and intentional process of getting there defines us.”

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Eight home kitchens finished with tactile brick floors

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Widely used for their durability and low maintenance, bricks are a long-time favourite material across the fields of architecture, interiors and design. While brick flooring may conjure up images of old rustic farmhouses, this roundup shows how they can also be adapted to suit contemporary homes around the world.

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

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Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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El Fant Café and Bar celebrates both traditional and contemporary Finnish design

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El Fant Café and Bar features furniture by Helsinki-based workshop Puutamo Yatofu intended to inject the energy of Helsinki's contemporary design community into Torikorttelit, in Helsinki's old town, where El Fant is located. The post El Fant Café and Bar celebrates both traditional and contemporary Finnish design appeared first on Dezeen.

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Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin

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An extension perched above a ranch house and a 3D-printed home designed by Lake Flato and ICON feature in this roundup of contemporary architecture in Austin , Texas. Find out more about Caddy Shack › The post Ten inventive contemporary houses in Austin appeared first on Dezeen.