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Archinect
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.
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Archinect
NOVEMBER 29, 2023
Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.
Dwell
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In their design brief, the couple asked for "a house that breathes naturally," with spaces that are naturally ventilated and varied: cold and warm, light and dark, raw and crafted, private and public, playful and serious, strong and delicate. Neutra Doubles Its Living Space by Looking in the Unused Backyard
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Habitus Living
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The muted and neutral interior palette of Freshwater House reflects the coastal environment , while carefully selected materials amplify the sense of belonging. Intricate details and premium materials were paramount to designing a spatial environment that seamlessly integrates with its surroundings.
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The house is a modern residential home that honours the Jazz Age, adorned with Art Deco features such as geometric lines and eclectic materials. The design brief evolved throughout the iterative process, through conversation and sketching. Conceived by Kerry Phelan of K.P.D.O
Deezen
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Habitus Living
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With hundreds of renovations for their clients under their belt, this project was an opportunity to create something that reflected their own personal design aesthetic. Taking a ‘less is more’ approach, this new build is highlighted by sleek finishes, modern materials, clean lines, and a neutral and light palette. Austaron Surfaces.
Deezen
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Nineteen neighbourhoods constructed with local materials will define Sultan Haitham City, a metropolis for 100,000 residents that London studio Skidmore, Owings & Merrill is designing in Oman.
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Deezen
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The lab gave five designers six weeks of experimentation and research to conceptualise "new possibilities and uses for a local biomaterial". The design brief required collaboration with Mujeres de la Tierra, a local community organisation. Designer Karen Kerstin Poulain chose to work with the soil of Naucalpan for her project.
Deezen
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The designer added that the choice of materials and the attention paid to the quality of the mechanism and refill vessel could be justified in the context of reusable packaging. This product has to last much longer which is why it is intelligently engineered and made from quality materials."
Habitus Living
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“The goal was to create a design that would enhance the ecosystem rather than impose upon it, and that would restore the well-being of our client,” says Kate Symons, director Studio Ilk. The design had to create large, open living spaces that would also provide a sense of intimacy and comfort, making the home feel like a true escape.
Dwell
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Deezen
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Studio E "fell below standard of a reasonably competent architect" "As architect Studio E was responsible for the design of the external wall and for the choice of the materials used in its construction," the report said. A shortlist of five studios will be selected in the autumn.
Deezen
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Under their ownership, all the parameters of the design brief, including almost all the initial design teams for each of the towers and the masterplan were changed," the studio told Dezeen. After negotiations, we remained as designers of the landmark tower which had then become a residential tower.".
Hotel Designs
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Image credit: Nicole England / courtesy of Woods Bagot Sustainably minded, Woods Bagot deployed an inventive reuse of existing assets, alongside new materials selected for durability and longevity. Debra Ryan, Design Manager at Modieus explained the design brief; “Woods Bagot drew inspiration from several Indigenous artists.
Dwell
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When the Studio 3H team took on a renovation of a traditional Gambrel-style Hamptons home, the design brief was both clear and complex: to completely transform the existing house inside and out into something much more contemporary.
Architonic
DECEMBER 6, 2023
With individual environmental responsibilities higher than they’ve ever been, consumers of experiences have turned their backs on the short-term glitz and glamour of plastic-fantastic surfaces, in favour of more what they categorise as ‘real’ interactions, with more natural and local material ingredients.
Deezen
MAY 22, 2024
Dezeen School Shows: a side table composed of upcycled materials that explores minimalism is included in Dezeen's latest school show by students at the University of East London. The courses aim to upskill and create confident students ready for the working world that are able to approach complex design challenges. "In
Architizer
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022
Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? Michael Leckie: The design brief called for a ‘unique and distinctive’ work of architecture. © Leckie Studio Architecture + Design. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?
ArchiDiaries
AUGUST 6, 2022
Excerpt: Tsingpu Yangzhou Retreat is an adaptive reuse hospitality project designed by the architectural firm Neri & Hu. The design brief called for the adaptive reuse of several old buildings by giving them new functions while adding new buildings to accommodate the hotel’s capacity needs.
Hotel Designs
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Full-body coloured, from surface to core, visual consistency is guaranteed even when the material is cut. That’s not all, Accoya Grey is also equipped to meet, and surpass, the strict sustainability requirements found in most contemporary design briefs.
ArchiDiaries
APRIL 6, 2022
Gibert&Tan, who was tasked with designing this new office-slash-warehouse, decided that the only way to address the dichotomic qualities inherent to the design brief (almost irreconcilable in language and character), was to embrace them and specifically in their terms.
ArchiDiaries
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Excerpt: The Gully Home is a residence designed by the architectural firm ED+ Architecture that offered itself to the surroundings. The design brief was very simple, making it much more challenging. Bio Climatic Design Approach and Materials. The bedrooms are finished with terrazzo flooring of different patterns.
Architizer
MAY 23, 2022
Architizer: Please summarize the project brief and creative vision behind your project. The original railing design was made in metal mesh, but as the client failed to find workers even after seeking over 20 bids, we had to first find materials available immediately and then redesign the railings to fit into what had already been constructed.
Habitus Living
FEBRUARY 19, 2024
The open floor plan was designed to fit the owners’ needs; each space within the home is flexible, shapeshifting over the day. It was essential to the design brief to create an environment that possesses timeless appeal and serves dual functions as an entertainment space and a private family retreat.
Hotel Designs
JUNE 15, 2023
Surrounded by materials clearly referencing natural surfaces both in colour and texture, Editor Hamish Kilburn sat down with seven leading designers to discuss the path hotel design, in particular, is taking when it comes to injecting natural elements into surface design. It is about painting and reflecting nature.
Architizer
APRIL 1, 2022
When tasked with designing this new office-slash-warehouse, it was decided that the only way to address the dichotomic qualities inherent to the design brief (almost irreconcilable in language and character), was to embrace them and specifically in their terms. © Gibert&Tan. © Gibert&Tan. © Gibert&Tan.
Architizer
AUGUST 4, 2022
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Architizer
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’ Rather than generating a design, AI generated images help to quickly explore mood, materiality and character for early concepts. Today’s design concepts are expected to be communicated with photorealism and multi-dimensional dynamism for clients or buyers to assess.
Deezen
DECEMBER 5, 2023
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Deezen
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The design is a small-scale architectural concept aimed at supporting sexual minorities, using cost-effective and organic materials to maintain both authenticity and sustainability. The table is designed for disassembly, allowing easy separation of materials for recycling and composting at the end of its life cycle. "By
ArchiDiaries
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An oval-shaped private meeting area emerges from the intersecting geometry of straight lines and an ellipse, resolving a complex design brief on the small footprint and creating a free-flowing spatial sequence. Project Description. (“Text as submitted by the Architects”).
ArchiDiaries
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The design brief was to organize and curate a pared-down life where the client’s daily routines of meditation, cooking, and working from home could be focused and elevated by simplifying the material reality of his surrounding environment.
Deezen
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Dezeen School Shows: a remote-controlled vehicle powered by rubber bands is included in Dezeen's latest school show by Design Institute of Australia. Also included is a flagship store that utilises distorted forms to alter sensory perception and a stool made from biodegradable materials.
Habitus Living
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The design brief was complex and entailed the development of a perennial hospitality property that would be resilient to the harsh summers and cold winters of the region. The interior presents a soft and restrained material palette of local Chitar stone and woodblock printed patterns that have been translated into stone panels.
Architonic
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Deezen
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30X40 Design Workshop
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aasarchitecture
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This vision, articulated by Aedas Executive Director Albert Tong, is illustrated by the comprehensive and well considered design. Here, the vibrant shopfronts are set against a backdrop with carefully orchestrated materials and delicate colour palette that contribute to the warm and welcoming ambience.
Habitus Living
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Challenged with designing a home that symbolises the style and freedom associated with a Vespa, Stafford Architecture’s interpretation is the Black Vespa Home – a vision concerned with timeless quality. The floors, ceiling, and joinery blend seamlessly, creating a cohesive and unified design.
Habitus Living
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Hotel Designs
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Image credit: Sawai Man Mahal The design brief emphasised achieving a harmonious balance between heritage and modernity while creating a luxurious hospitality experience for the guests. Maintaining the structure’s original architectural motifs, layouts, and materials was crucial to preserving its cultural significance.
Architizer
JUNE 15, 2022
The retaining walls around the villas are being constructed from these mud blocks, where the raw material is coming from the site itself. Rest of the materials are being locally sourced within 5 kms of the project site. The design brief looks at creating a home away from home with villas cocooned in nature.
Architizer
AUGUST 16, 2022
The building’s design is respectful of the special character of the area, and the project animates the West End’s public realm with a ground-oriented landscape design, and public art that references the site’s local history and geography. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?
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