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Exploring Linear Brick Aesthetics in Contemporary Architecture

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Randers Tegl Bricks are versatile and long-lasting building materials that combine technical and aesthetic qualities. 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.

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Re-Purposing Materials: From Post-Industrial Recyclate to Accessible Furniture

ArchDaily

Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension. Today, furniture should not be limited solely to fulfilling an aesthetic and functional role, but should also have a purpose in the context of contemporary design and sustainable development.

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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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Natural materials create "a sense of refuge" in Kyiv boutique Friends of Fashion

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725 has created a concept store for Friends of Fashion in Kyiv A palette of natural materials including wool carpet and wood veneer creates a sanctuary-like space that showcases the brand's focus on slow fashion. She also produced a round-up of six interiors that represent contemporary Ukrainian design.

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

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UC Berkeley architecture professor and 2025 Cooper Hewitt National Design Award recipient Ronald Rael is one of the artists taking part in this year’s Desert X exhibition with an installation showcasing the power of raw earth materials and their eventual use in promoting sustainable building practices in Los Angeles.

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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.

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

Architizer

Under Dong Gong’s visionary leadership, the firm has charted a course focused on uncovering subtle interrelationships between program and place, using spatial structure to enhance the perception of light, breeze, material and time. Dong’s contributions, however, extend beyond built work.