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.

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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.

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ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

The panels also intended to create an atmosphere of elegance, sophistication, and timelessness, connecting classic architecture to the contemporary through common materials.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Will Gamble Architects has extended a farmhouse in North Hertfordshire The Flint Farm extension contains a kitchen and dining area wrapped by floor-to-ceiling glass, lending it a contemporary look that contrasts with the existing architecture. A contemporary picture window has also been added to frame a view of the garden.

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Dwell

MARCH 5, 2025

For architect Andrew Logan and interior designer Sara Cukerbaum, preserving a historic cottage in Austins oldest neighborhood required patience, adaptability, and restraint. The shiplap siding and trimmed-out windows paired beautifully with a palette of warm, natural materials inside. A view into the kitchen.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

Throughout history, they have added both beauty and function to the spaces that use them, offering protection from the elements while also permitting the entry of natural light and air flow.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2024

For our latest lookbook , we've gathered eight interiors that showcase gridded ceilings as both structural and decorative features within homes. Built from materials such as metal, timber and concrete, this selection of interiors ranges from simple gridded structures to more complex geometric patterns.

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2023

Ukrainian firm MAKHNO Studio has designed a contemporary hotel in the breathtaking natural setting of the Carpathian Mountains. The interior is distinguished by a stone garden, which is framed by an opening through the roof that resembles a mountain. The firm likens the hotel to a liner in the sky.

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 27, 2024

A prominent trend in contemporary airport design is the use of curved forms to create fluid, dynamic spaces that enhance both functionality and visual impact.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, France’s higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge. Inspired by French estates, the fan-shaped layout maximizes sunlight and natural ventilation while preserving the site’s natural features.

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Deezen

APRIL 13, 2025

Terracotta tiles are laid in a herringbone pattern in the entry to Flow House Its original historic facade remains unaltered, while the back has a contemporary appearance comprising stacked charcoal-toned volumes. The photography is by Riley Snelling.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 23, 2024

What's more: residential projects of the era, in particular, blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor, flawlessly merging interior and exterior spaces to reflect a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature. Read more »

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2025

Canadian studios Bureau Tempo and Thom Fougere have reflected the "rugged and serene" surroundings of an island in Georgian Bay, Ontario , in the materials used for the interior of this family holiday home. Translating that tactile experience into the interior in unexpected ways became a guiding goal in selecting materials," said Fougere. "It

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Find out more about Hotel Rakuragu Photo by Jasson Rodriguez Casa Yuma, Mexico, by TAAC and Sara Skalli Architecture studio TAAC and interior designer Sara Skalli utilised traditional, regionally-sourced materials to create this seaside hotel in Playa Los Naranjos.

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Archinect

APRIL 14, 2022

Québec City -based architects Bourgeois Lechasseur have completed a set of contemporary cabins in the woods near the Canadian metropolis. Photography by Adrien Williams + Maxime Brouillet Several design moves were made to create continuity between the interior and exterior. The dark wood cladding from the ext.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2025

The studio replaced an existing structure on site bud The team replaced an old house with a new, contemporary design while leaving 98 per cent of the natural site untouched. Selected for both their aesthetic appeal and sustainable qualities, natural materials inside such as plywood reference the surrounding landscape.

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Deezen

JULY 20, 2024

A popular feature in many contemporary kitchens, skylights are typically used to maximise natural light in rooms that sit below ground or in the depths of a plan. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring exposed structural ceiling beams , clerestory windows and nightclub interiors.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 24, 2024

From these needs, the architectural concept of the project was born: a solid home with a large interior connection space that relates to nature," the team told Dezeen. The contemporary interiors are unified by grey porcelain tile floors, white-painted walls, black metal details, dark-coloured wood, and light grey furniture.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 3, 2024

This lattice structure is perforated with geometric openings that reduce solar gain on the station interior and, according to the studio, were designed as a "contemporary reinterpretation of traditional environmental sheltering" typical of the region's vernacular architecture.

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2025

Surrounded by houses in Hyderabadthe home draws on traditional architecture and contemporary Western design. While the use of stone pays homage to Indian architecture and craftsmanship, the home has more pared-back interiors that were designed to have a more European feel.

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Archinect

JUNE 24, 2024

This edition of Bustler's curated picks of noteworthy architecture and design competitions features eight calls seeking forward-thinking, innovative products and services, urban design proposals for the planned Hangzhou Jiangnan City of Science, outstanding projects in architecture, interior design, and other related fields, impactful written pieces (..)

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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.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

Calling all architects, landscape architects and interior designers: Architizer's A+Awards allows firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of “World’s Best Architecture Firm.” The design was inspired by “a book falling from the sky,” emphasizing harmony between the building and the natural environment.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 31, 2024

The design skillfully integrates restored sandstone and masonry buildings with a contemporary 5-Star Green Star office building for the State Public Service, which features dramatic Y-shaped columns and a sunken light well that floods lower levels with natural light. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

Swiss studio Leopold Banchini Architects used natural materials when creating the interior of the Goodbye Horses bar , with the bar, chairs, lights, handrails and changing table all made from a single tree. The pub is mainly built with natural materials referring to the history of British pubs," Banchini said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

Ukrainian architecture practice Makhno Studio has developed a range of textured clay panels for use as insulation and interior decoration that naturally regulate humidity. The panels are made from Ukrainian white clay mixed with plant materials "This is the most natural and recreational solution I know," he added.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

a contemporary interpretation of the traditional palapa structure provides natural shade and ventilation to the rooftop spaces. The post thatched roofs crown exposed-structure houses by ana nuo de buen and palma in mexico appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 16, 2024

Although a functional invention born from necessity nearly 200 years ago, the iconic shape is enjoying a renaissance in many contemporary projects. This allows large buildings to control their solar gain by omitting direct sunlight, while still allowing uniform indirect natural light to fill an entire interior area.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 22, 2023

Wood is a timeless material that has been used in construction and interior design for centuries. In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces. This is a favorite in the architects’ community!

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When we think about minimalist architecture and interiors, many of us visualize uncluttered, monochromatic spaces in white, gray, and earthy tones, complementing unadorned, streamlined forms. Natural lighting enhances spatial quality, adding warmth and complementing the simplicity of lines and forms. Photo by TANAKA Juuyoh via Flickr.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

Cortesia de Western Window Systems The desire for fluid integration between spaces has become increasingly relevant in contemporary architecture. This reflects a search for more connected and harmonious living experiences, especially in urban environments, where the cityscape can saturate us.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 29, 2024

The project also incorporates a series of passive house strategies to reduce the energy demand for heating and cooling and maximizes the natural light that enters the space. As a result, the building is divided in two pieces that form two interior plazas, fostering social interactions.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 7, 2025

The interiors of Tawila Island Resort evoke a sense of refined serenity, achieved through a thoughtful selection of textures and tones. A defining feature of the resorts interiors is the seamless expanse of flooring, achieved using etherium By E-Stone full-slab surfaces.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Museum & Biodiversity Research Center / Guinée et Potin Architects © 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.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The project embodies the need to bring nature into the built environment that we so often hear about but is so rarely put into practice in healthcare at least here in the UK, where medical infrastructure is plagued by sterile white-walled spaces. I imagine it lends itself well to a host of events, or a peaceful Sunday at its library."

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

AIME Studio's interiors for the latest outpost of The Hoxton hotels, in a renovated marble-clad 1950s office building in Vienna , celebrate arts and crafts and post-war modernism. The interior scheme complements the existing restrained colour palette of the natural stones' soft hues of green-grey, beige and blue tones.

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