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Exploring Linear Brick Aesthetics in Contemporary Architecture

ArchDaily

In a variety of shapes, dimensions, textures, and colors –depending on the manufacturing process and type of clay– incorporating bricks into architecture creates dynamic facades and structures. By analyzing various projects, we showcase how the aesthetics of linear bricks are applied in contemporary architecture. Read more »

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Sculpting Time: The Contemporary Use of Marble in Bathroom Design

ArchDaily

Today, marble remains a symbol of excellence and refinement, prevalent in contemporary architecture and art. The Italian company—a leading designer and manufacturer of high-end products—has ventured beyond conventional boundariesin a quest for innovation, embarking on projects that redefine the possibilities of this naturalstone.

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Bauhaus Earth Announces 2025 Experimental Fellows to Investigate Earth's Role in Contemporary Design

ArchDaily

Selected from 120 submissions, their projects are set to explore earth as a material in contemporary architecture. Fellows receive financial support, mentorship, and access to a network encouraging collaboration among architects, manufacturers, and local stakeholders. Regine Leibinger. Read more

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Desert X: Ronald Rael shares insights into his 3D printed adobe installation

Archinect

Rael and fellow Rael San Fratello co-founder Virginia San Fratello are known for their past installation work at the U.S.

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Leadership by Design: Dong Gong on Reimagining Contemporary Architecture in China and Beyond

Architizer

Taken as a whole, their oeuvre has defined a contemporary architectural language that honors local context and tradition in more subtle and poetic ways, encouraging users to be radically in tune with their present moment and inspiring other architects to revisit the fundamentals of architecture for the future.

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Kirsten Visdal explores the maximalist side of Norwegian design at Musée d'Orsay

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The exhibition, Et Hjem/Chez Soi,featured work by contemporary designers including Ali Shah Gallefoss and Andreas Engesvik , as well as classics by the likes of Terje Ekstrm and Hans Brattrud. Behind it, a classic sideboard displayed experimental ceramics by artist Eyvind Solli and aluminium lamps from manufacturer Hydro.

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From Decarbonization to Ornamental Expression: Innovative 3D Printed Projects From 2023

ArchDaily

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.