Archinect

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Similarly, the way of materials science is to produce new materials from all things nature with an eye for the future. The designer Fang Lei is inspired by the Daoist idea of "Dao giving birth to all things".

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Avontuura

FEBRUARY 8, 2022

The concept, materials and level of detail are inspired by the iconic Aarhus University, which was also designed by C.F. Møller Architects design Aarhus villa inspired by local university appeared first on Åvontuura. Møller Architects. The post C.F.

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Archinect

APRIL 18, 2024

MAD Architects has completed its latest installation for Milan Design Week. The resulting finish offers varying visuals under different lighting conditions while, during the night, lights and mist blur the edges of the materials to give the illusion that the pavilion is floating. Titled ‘Amazing Walk.’

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Archinect

JUNE 6, 2023

The team describes the project’s aesthetic as “directed by streamline automotive design,” with a split-level concept following the hilly topography of the site. Los Angeles-based Arshia Architects has completed RO54, a residential scheme perched on a hilltop in Bel Air.

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Archinect

MARCH 13, 2024

Snøhetta has designed a line of lighting products for Swedish lighting manufacturer ateljé Lyktan. The line, named Superdupertube, sees a revision of the manufacturer’s 1970s Supertube product, which was given a “contemporary makeover through extensive material research.”

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ArchDaily

JUNE 10, 2024

View this post on Instagram A post shared by JACQUEMUS (@jacquemus) Beyond serving as mere backdrops for fashion shows, architecture often influences fashion collections , contributing spatially to their storytelling, offering material inspiration, and showcasing the connection between structure and shape.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

© Tatiana Bilbao ESTUDIO Every year, design competitions unwittingly push the creative envelope, setting new benchmarks for architects and designers worldwide. These contests don't just celebrate innovation—they fuel it, inspiring the next wave of boundary-breaking projects. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Image © Mujib Ojeifo In Lagos , a city with a complex urban fabric that includes historical buildings and vast interpretations of contemporary architecture, lies PatrickWaheed Design Consulting (PWDC). These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language.

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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. Northumbria University faculty has designed products for Brinkburn Priory and Manor.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Designers including Fernando Laposse , Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival.

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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.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

This pavilion , designed by architecture firm Semester Studio for a furniture exhibition in Shanghai , was built entirely using materials that were separated and returned to their source after the show. The borrowed materials are carefully arranged to avoid damage, allowing them to be returned to their original use when dismantled."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Visitors to the Replay event at the Design Museum during London Design Festival were able to participate in a game designed to make use of waste materials gathered from the city's workshops. Replay's simple rules invite participants to take turns placing a block of salvaged material within the sculpture.

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Contemporist

JANUARY 10, 2024

A modern gin bar in Buenos Aires, Argentina, has an interior inspired by materials found in the distillery.

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designboom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

onion opts for natural materials and organic shapes, drawing from the contours of the mountainous environment. The post onion expands nature-inspired resort with pool villas atop thai mountains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

OCTOBER 3, 2024

from the case to dial and lugs, the watch brand carves the rock material into their recent timepiece, set to be auctioned as a one-off model in december 2024. The post toledano & chan carves meteorite as b/1m watch prototype inspired by brutalist architecture appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

JUNE 18, 2024

Using recycled materials is a better route to reducing the environmental impact of Nike 's products than designing for disassembly , the sportswear brand's chief designer officer Martin Lotti says in this interview. And many of our shoes we're doing right now, 80 per cent of the materials we have have recycled content in it.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Multidisciplinary designer Jozeph Forakis has unveiled the concept for a luxury superyacht, christened Pegasus, that he described as “invisible both in design and in her environmental impact.” The yacht is distinguished by its reflective façade and its multi-tiered glass wings.

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Archinect

MARCH 30, 2023

The construction of a modern kindergarten inspired by the De Stijl style in southern Poland is coming to an end. The project skilfully combines energy-saving materials, unique architecture, and a child-friendly and inspiring space. Its durability was ensured by the use of local materials, including glued wood.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Image Cortesia de Cosentino Whether through small samples of materials or a digital collage, a moodboard is a valuable project tool for architects and designers; an inspiration board with colors and elements to guide choices. Parisien Blue.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024

Image © MVRDV MVRDV has revealed its design for Monaco, a six-story office building situated in Munich's transforming Werksviertel neighborhood. MONACO building. This region, previously known for its industrial past and later as a cultural hotspot, has been evolving into a dynamic work-and-leisure district since 2016. Read more »

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

At its heart, Architizer’s A+Product Awards celebrates products and materials that redefine the possibilities of design, technology and sustainability within architecture. As Stantec ‘s Hamidreza Khademi noted, “The finalists and winners embody sophisticated design, blending ingenuity, aesthetic appeal, and tangible impact.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

Architizer’s A+Awards are back, and with the Main Entry Deadline on December 6th , now is your chance to showcase your work to some of the most forward-thinking minds in architecture and design. Each brings a distinct vision that pushes the boundaries of material use, inspiring architects worldwide to rethink and elevate their work.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

lotus theory 1 debuts 3-seater, wedge-shaped, reverse-doored concept car made from only 10 materials. The post esprit-inspired lotus theory 1 conceptualizes robotic skin 3-seater supercar appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Architizer

MAY 22, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. We’ve looked at a number of highly technical projects, nevertheless materials have usually been natural, or as natural as possible. They are a continuation of landscapes reimagined as materials. Appearances are deceiving.

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Archinect

JUNE 7, 2024

This extension is designed using raw materials such as stamped concrete and stone on the ground. The extension aims to offer a living space more closely linked to the garden. The project is the composition of simple vertical and horizontal planes freeing up a significant length of glazing.

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Deezen

JUNE 11, 2024

British studios Foster + Partners and NEON have created pavilions made from building materials, including ducting and recycled scaffolding, for this year's London Festival of Architecture. The design has a frame made from recycled scaffolding, with red, white and blue flags made from recycled waste hung in a radial pattern.

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Deezen

AUGUST 4, 2024

Strong, versatile and often sustainable, timber is a favourite material among architects and designers. This is the latest in our lookbooks series, which provides visual inspiration from Dezeen's archive. For more inspiration, see previous lookbooks featuring converted barns , eclectic hotels and micro interiors.

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Archinect

JANUARY 28, 2022

The winners have been announced for the 18th Champagne Chair contest, organized by Design Within Reach in collaboration with Champagne Pommery. Entrants may choose to replicate an iconic, recognizable chair design , or conceive an original idea.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2023

Living rooms with tactile brick , concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook , which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn't have to sacrifice cosiness. Typically informed by old and unrefined factories, lofts and warehouses, industrial-style interiors are a go-to for many contemporary designers.

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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.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. In the last few decades, there’s been a growing disconnect between what architects design and what people actually want (or need).

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2022

Awards has been unveiled by New London Architecture , treating observers to 15 projects packed with home improvement inspiration. aims to encourage great domestic-scale design across the city, s. Don’t Move, Improve!

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 22, 2024

We take a look at some of the creativity that will be on display in the New Talent section… Save the date – Surface Design Show will be held from February 6-8 2024 at London’s Business Design Centre and amongst the established exhibitors there will be over 30 New Talents.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2023

Indian architecture studio Taliesyn has completed its own office in Bangalore , which features textured walls and earthy materials. Located in southern Bangalore, the office spaces are spread across two buildings – a two-storey studio space and a material library inside a converted shipping container.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Promotion: US material sample brand Material Bank is launching its services in Europe, which will offer European architects and designers "the most sustainable way to search and sample materials". According to Material Bank, this enables designers to save time rather than ordering samples from different websites.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Located just outside of London, a 700-square-foot room is elegantly designed to fit a sunken bath, oversized chimney, and separate bedroom zone. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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