The Spaces

NOVEMBER 6, 2024

Green glass and metallic reliefs shimmer and dazzle inside the Melbourne jewellery store Sarah & Sebastian, designed by Richards Stanisich. Inspired by nature and the sea , a green, earthy colour palette imbues the flagship’s interior, giving it a fantasy-like atmosphere aligned with the brand’s artful, nature-driven aesthetic.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The study introduces a unique design that incorporates cylindrical and elliptical tubes within the cement paste.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has opened its $75 million NHM Commons expansion to the public. Image credit: Benny Chan Image credit: Benny Chan The centerpiece of the design is a transparent glass façade, creating a visual connection between the museum and Exposition Park.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The design for Casa Emma was inspired by the space inside Eduardo Souto de Moura 's pyramid design for the Paula Rego Museum in Lisbon.

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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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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The design duo of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg have designed landscape-like interiors for a hotel in a Swedish nature reserve, featuring their first own-label furniture collection. It is an experience totally on nature's own terms," said Carl Philip Bernadotte. "It

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 18, 2024

© Agostino Osio and Alberto Moncada, courtesy OMA and Prada For the Fall/Winter Prada 2024 menswear show, AMO has designed a space that draws inspiration from two contrasting elements of modern life: office interiors and the natural landscape. Read more »

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Avontuura

MARCH 7, 2023

The post Wiki World and Advanced Architecture Lab design cabins inspired by natural crystals appeared first on Åvontuura. The Sprite Cabin is located in the “Fragrant Lake" of Huanggang City, Hubei Province, and is part of the Wiki World Co-Building Plan.

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Archinect

MAY 1, 2024

A group led by Milan/London-based a-fact has won an international competition for the design of the Museum of Contemporary Art, Natural History Museum, and Park of Arts & Culture in Podgorica, Montenegro.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Atlas Concorde draws inspiration from onyx to create Marvel Onyx : a collection for creating welcoming, evocative spaces thanks to the lightness and depth of luminous colors in impalpable shades, harking back to the protective power that legend and tradition ascribe to this unique material.

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designboom

MAY 8, 2024

The post neri&hu crafts minimalist, nature-inspired retail interiors in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. neri&hu has unveiled a pair of flagship stores in shanghai for fashion brand jisifang and its sister brand, woven moonlight.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

But because most daily functions are carried out inside buildings, it is crucial to incorporate and prioritize natural lighting in interiors. Thus, one option is to increase the amount of time we spend outdoors. Read more ».

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2024

Among the 16 global projects recognized by Prix Versailles with a World’s Most Beautiful Restaurants award this year is a unique café space in Chonburi, Thailand, from the 20-year-old Bangkok studio IDIN Architects, which garnered particular attention for its delightful and well-detailed design.

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Hotel Designs

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The team at Flooring by Nature works with architects and designers to source a wide range of sustainable flooring options, understanding that the choice of flooring material can impact both the overall aesthetic, as well as the environmental credentials of a space.

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designboom

JULY 2, 2024

The post swappable rocks and leaves customize your own nature-inspired lamp appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. as the steel ages and the leaves change color, each lamp becomes a living piece of decor that reflects the passage of time.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 28, 2024

By transcending conventional boundaries and blurring the lines between interior spaces and the vast outdoors, living environments can be created to celebrate connectivity, sustainability and the well-being that comes from being alongside nature.

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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". It's based on a thorough understanding of the project's background and Techstorm's company culture and philosophy.

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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

APRIL 18, 2024

MAD Architects has completed its latest installation for Milan Design Week. Image credit: Moreno Maggi Image credit: Moreno Maggi Set within the Cortile della Farmacia courtyard at the University of Milan , the ‘Amazing Walk’ seeks to “blur the boundary between built and natural environments in a surreal way.

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designboom

JUNE 24, 2024

florim's natural stone surfaces, finished with digital decoration technologies, offer aesthetic and functional versatility for furniture and worktops. The post florim unveils eleven natural stone-inspired surfaces refined with matte leather & silk finishes appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Hotel Designs Antao by Villeroy & Boch – bathroom furniture inspired by nature Antao by Villeroy & Boch – bathroom furniture inspired by nature Together with the design duo at KASCHKASCH, Villeroy & Boch have encapsulated the natural world in its new Antao bathroom collection.

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Archinect

MAY 16, 2023

A team from the Institute for Advanced Architecture of Catalonia (IAAC) has constructed a timber observatory in a Barcelona forest to support analyses of nature. Among the observatory’s facilities are a bird radio, bird houses, working and projection space, as well as bird watching spaces.

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Avontuura

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Maidla Nature Resort is growing, and has added a third guest house to its lineup of unique villas, each for 1 to 2 guests. The post KTA Architects design cottage inspired by local plants at the end of a wetland appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Hotel Designs

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The Function Venues and Club Lounge features a muted canvas layered with subtle patterns inspired by undulating waves, designed to cater to a variety of activities, from lively social gatherings to quiet moments of reflection. Like a mirror, Four Seasons Hangzhou captures the fascinating reflection of the city.

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designboom

AUGUST 30, 2022

as the smart device brand's newest operating system, OPPO ColorOS 13 introduces a splash of nature-inspired design to its smartphone software. The post OPPO ColorOS 13 brings splash of nature-inspired design to smartphones appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 9, 2023

Serpentine Pavilion 2023 designed by Lina Ghotmeh. Part of the park, the pavilion complements the nature around it, reflecting its patterns, and illuminates a main interior feature: a concentric set of tables and stools that inspire people to sit at the moment, hold conversations, and connect with each other.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 15, 2023

MAD Architects has unveiled their design for the Anji Culture and Art Center near Shanghai , China. Set in a region containing a United Nations Habitat Award, the project is envisioned as a “transitional connecting space between the natural and built environments of the region,” including a city, river, and mountains.

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MLL Atelier

OCTOBER 13, 2021

NATURE + INFRASTRUCTURE. As a humanity, we strive to live in harmony with nature; but what happens when our very innovations use technology in ways that hinder nature’s beauty and systems? Symbiotic environmental design compounds the positive effects that an environment can bring. HUMANITY AS LINCHPIN.

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RMJM Architecture

OCTOBER 11, 2024

Comprising two majestic twin towers rising G+3P+26 stories high, this innovative structure, with a total built-up area of 132,700 square meters, draws inspiration from the majestic beauty and enduring strength of natural rock formations. This design choice enhances security and comfort for occupants on these floors.

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designboom

APRIL 19, 2022

The post LEGO adds an orchid and succulents to its nature-inspired botanical collection appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. ‘just as beautiful as the real thing. far less frustratingly difficult to keep alive,’ says LEGO.

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Archinect

AUGUST 22, 2024

Koichi Takada Architects has shared details of the design for its new Upper House apartment building in South Brisbane, Australia. Featuring a five-story perforated metal screen facade mural made by Indigenous artist Judy Watson, the design credits the root system of an endemic Moreton Bay Fig tree as its inspiration.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 3, 2023

Hotel Designs TREND mosaics inspired by nature TREND mosaics inspired by nature TREND Artistic mosaics take inspiration from nature and translates it into complete patterns created in vibrant coloured glass… Whilst biophilic design might be making headlines, featuring nature in design is nothing new.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 16, 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.” What if cities could flourish as natural habitats where ecology and urban life coexist? Start an A+Firm Award Application today.

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Bustler

JULY 16, 2024

To design a space entirely bereft of artificial light is a unique challenge for architects. Participants in the now second edition of this contest were tasked with designing a home sans the incorporation of any artificial light. The jury sought designs that "demonstrated how natural light could shape architectural decisions."

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Avontuura

FEBRUARY 26, 2023

This project could be regarded as a critical point of the local natural environment and urban domestic life. The post Change Architects designs cultural center inspired by its regional topography appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Plasterwork influenced by Mallorcan villas lines the walls of this home in Los Angeles that designer Rob Diaz custom built himself. The brief for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property in Studio City "was to design a home using all natural materials", according to Diaz, who has developed several single-family homes across the city.

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