How Lime Enhances Contemporary Architecture
ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
the ancient Egyptians used quicklime mixed with water as a building material for their pyramids. In fact, around 4000 B.C., Read more ยป
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ArchDaily
JUNE 11, 2024
the ancient Egyptians used quicklime mixed with water as a building material for their pyramids. In fact, around 4000 B.C., Read more ยป
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 2, 2024
What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops? Cakeology Cafe and Bakery / Tee Vee Eff. Image ยฉ Oculis Project What is the link between architecture and pastry ? Read more ยป
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ArchDaily
OCTOBER 10, 2023
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.
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 5, 2023
Image: ยฉ Indra Wiras Earthy tones, from those used in traditional vernacular constructions to contemporary interior design trends, are instrumental in crafting inviting, organic, and harmonious environments.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 1, 2023
Designers such as Eileen Gray, Alvar Aalto, Mies Van der Rohe, and Verner Panton conceived furniture โprimarily stools and chairsโ that endure over time as powerful and timeless elements, with a determining impact on the interior atmosphere.
ArchDaily
JANUARY 2, 2024
Image ยฉ Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 28, 2023
ยฉ Adria Goula The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Read more ยป
ArchDaily
JULY 13, 2023
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.
ArchDaily
AUGUST 13, 2024
ยฉ Anas Al-Kofahi | Hawari Residence Throughout history, stone has been a vital building material because of its strength, beauty, and inherent appeal. Stone has been used to build long-lasting constructions for ages, from historic monuments to contemporary residences. Read more ยป
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 6, 2024
Its reflective quality has broadened the scope of texture and color combinations, giving rise to a fresh aesthetic for interior design. To inspire this trend, we explore various methods for incorporating aluminum or similar materials into your space.
ArchDaily
DECEMBER 21, 2023
Courtesy of Barry Wark 3D printing holds vast potential due to its ease of large-quantity manufacturing, its flexibility in terms of material exploration, and its ability to materialize all kinds of geometries. Read more ยป
ArchDaily
MAY 27, 2024
Image ยฉ Ivรกn Salinero Beyond being a prefabricated material currently produced in large quantities, the use of concrete blocks in architecture continues to evolve to meet the demands and needs of contemporary societies that are constantly changing. Textile House / Ghezzi Novak.
ArchDaily
MARCH 13, 2024
Image ยฉ XINLEE As a highly transparent material that stands up to all but the most extreme of weather conditions, is easily formed into any size or shape, and, once formed, will last for thousands of years, glass is still one of the most innovative and crucial materials used in architecture.
ArchDaily
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
Museum & Biodiversity Research Center / Guinรฉe et Potin Architects ยฉ Stephane Chalmeau The use and demand for natural materials in architecture and interior design have facilitated the revival of updated traditional construction systems for the contemporary context. Read more ยป
Archinect
MAY 22, 2023
The proposed house is developed on three levels articulated by an access patio, a fundamental piece in the composition since it provides privacy, lighting and organizes the different uses of the house and its circulation.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 30, 2023
Courtesy of Brick Industry Association Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Traditionally composed of clay, these rectangular-shaped elements are also heavy-duty materials suitable for use in both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls.
Archinect
JANUARY 9, 2024
Image credit: Foster + Partners Inside, the scheme’s material palette is designed to be “warm and welcoming, evoking the Cambodian vernacular in a contemporary manner.” ” The interior is further softened by mature trees rising in a central void surrounded by edge planti.
Archinect
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022
Photo: Karin Borghouts KAAN Architecten’s work combined a renovation of the 19th-century neoclassical museum building, originally designed by Belgian architects Jean-Jacques Winders and Frans Van Dijk, with the addition of a contemporary extension nestled within the original structure.
Deezen
NOVEMBER 25, 2024
RCNKSK 's design comprises a cylindrical form that culminates in a tall steel spire, with material choices that were informed by the story of the Virgin Mary. Inspired by medieval craftsmanship, the structure dialogues with contemporary technologies," he continued. The photography is by Ondลej Bouลกka.
Deezen
AUGUST 22, 2024
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. Its gabled roof and boxy silhouette nod to the simplicity of a child's drawing and the bright, open interior echo a similar pared-back nature.
ArchDaily
OCTOBER 20, 2024
Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region. Each material carries its own inherent logic. One City Park in Bradford, England. Read more ยป
ArchDaily
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023
Despite the utilization of technical knowledge, architecture, and interior design also incorporate artistic concepts into their processes. In the context of contemporary society, many of our activities are carried out digitally, from booking accommodation for travel to manufacturing materials and creating art exhibitions.
Deezen
AUGUST 20, 2024
El Fant Cafรฉ 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 steel units bend and curve optimising the flow of the three connected interior spaces.
ArchDaily
NOVEMBER 23, 2023
Courtesy of Terrazzo & Marble Initially conceived as a way to use fragments from marble construction waste , terrazzo is a material widely used around the world, with its modern roots dating back centuries to Venice, Italy. Its aesthetic is unmistakable, characterized by mottled patterns and a wide range of colors poured onto the floor.
designboom
MARCH 15, 2024
mykonos architects employs naturally aged materials like wood and iron to achieve harmony with the surroundings, echoing mykonian tradition. The post stone-clad sheep house reforms into contemporary yoga retreat in mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
designboom
OCTOBER 18, 2024
studio heech explores the potential of earth as a sustainable material that does not generate industrial waste in modern interiors. The post studio heech’s partition puts contemporary twist on traditional korean wattle & daub method appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
Deezen
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Belgian studio Objekt Architecten has updated a home in rural Wichelen called Lamat House, inserting a contemporary interior of exposed concrete and red steelwork into its traditional red-brick shell. The materials were chosen based on colour, practicality, quality and budget. A concrete disc was installed on the first level.
Deezen
JANUARY 25, 2024
The pavilion is unashamedly contemporary in its styling, but has much of the expressiveness and intricacy that we are accustomed to seeing in heritage architecture," DaeWha Kang Design told Dezeen. When selecting materials for the project, practicality and longevity were central to the studio's approach.
Deezen
AUGUST 24, 2024
Tutors and researchers from Northumbria University have filled a derelict manor house, nestled in a curve of the River Coquet in Northumberland , with objects informed by the site's rich history and materiality. Material & Memory is on show at Brinkburn Priory and Manor until 3 November 2024.
ArchDaily
JULY 26, 2023
Image ยฉ Fernando Alda From a design perspective, the integration and connection of different spaces in homes have taken center stage in contemporary architectural scenes, driven by the need to make the most out of increasingly limited spaces.
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 28, 2023
The design solution met this challenge through strategic placement of openings, blending raw materials with more refined finishes, and connecting the interior with the outdoors through daylighting and broad sight lines. The inspiration for Lee Street Lofts springs from the pursuit of authenticity.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. has explored the viability of stone as a modern, low-carbon building material that could help the construction industry minimise its vast carbon footprint. To conclude our Stone Age 2.0
Deezen
FEBRUARY 25, 2024
Local studio SODA has used warm colours and natural materials to create the first store for tea brand Chai Guys on Portobello Road in London 's Notting Hill neighbourhood. The post Chai Guys Portobello cafe interior evokes "the colour of spices" appeared first on Dezeen.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 24, 2024
New York studio Post Company has designed warm, wood-filled interiors for a boutique hotel in Aspen , Colorado, which offers a pared-back take on the Arts and Crafts style. Guests are left with a sense of Aspen's cultural and recreational history, providing a lens to appreciate its contemporary personality and influence," the team said.
Deezen
MARCH 26, 2024
Natalino has opened its first physical store "Nathan's clothes use a lot of natural textures and you can often see how they're constructed, so we wanted to capture those qualities in the interior," studio founder Aram Mooradian told Dezeen. The photography is by Thomas Adank.
Deezen
NOVEMBER 30, 2024
A curved bench and sinuous display rails meander through the interconnected spaces of this fashion store in Kyiv , Ukraine, which interior designer Katerina Kovalenko has conceived as a calming sanctuary for shoppers. She also produced a round-up of six interiors that represent contemporary Ukrainian design.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 18, 2024
Dubbed the first major design trend of 2024, our latest lookbook collects cosy, lived-in interiors that embody the "bookshelf wealth" aesthetic movement taking over social media. Everything's connected to somebody that is local in the city," Wearstler explained. We're so lucky to be in Los Angeles , the talent pool here is extraordinary."
Deezen
OCTOBER 18, 2024
It is often said that Jacobsen's inspiration was the 1948 Womb chair, designed by his contemporary, architect Eero Saarinen. Jacobsen dared to work with modern materials and was curious about technology and industrial manufacturing, unlike some of his peers who were still focused on the traditional way of making furniture," he told Dezeen.
Deezen
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Continuing our review of 2024 , we reflect on some of the most striking residential interior designs on Dezeen from the past year including projects by Fala Atelier and Uchronia. From muted minimalism to unusual colour blocking, the projects listed below highlight the scope of global interiors trends from the last 12 months.
Deezen
JULY 4, 2024
UK studio Will Gamble Architects has extended and modernised a Victorian house in south London , using curved shapes and a palette of natural materials to create a calm and minimalist aesthetic. Soft minimalism is defined by curved lines, gentle tonal hues, natural materials and carefully curated spaces," said the architect.
Deezen
FEBRUARY 28, 2024
Cassina has designed the interior of a Lancia car Its interior was designed to reference domestic spaces, incorporating recycled and recyclable materials in colours that reference Lancia's heritage. The post Cassina models Lancia car interior on Italian living rooms appeared first on Dezeen.
Deezen
JUNE 15, 2024
This lends itself well to architects and designers designing for wellbeing, particularly in bathroom interiors where the goal is to relax and unwind. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring imperfect zellige tiles , blue interiors and living rooms with 1970s-style furnishings.
Archinect
JUNE 2, 2022
The architecture of the building suggests a stylistic shift from art deco to early functionalism, which became the inspiration for our interior concept. It is based on timeless materials, refined details and a lot of bespoke and in-built furniture.
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