Dwell

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

Immersed by vegetation, the design invites the outdoors in, integrating natural materials and luxe finishes. Find built-ins throughout the entire home alongside natural oak floors from Austria and Italian porcelain floor tiles. For $1.2M, Settle into Relaxed Pacific Northwest Living With This Vashon Island Home

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Archinect

MARCH 5, 2024

Collectively named ‘The Houses at 8899 Beverly’ the eight homes seek to be “harmoniously linked yet individual” with architectural forms “combining natural materials such as wood, steel, glass, concrete, and stone.” Kudo-King, co-Design Principal at Olson Kundig. ” Concrete House.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

Image © Marte Garmann How does floating architecture relate to nature? How are wellness spaces connected to natural environments ? Living in spaces around water continues to be one of the greatest interests and attractions for a large portion of the global population. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has handcrafted swirly panels made of spent grain salvaged from beer production for a restaurant opened by the local ÅBEN brewery. From the very start of the process, it was important for us not to force the waste material, so we let it dry naturally," explained Hvillum.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Courtesy of Henning Larsen Henning Larsen and Ramboll have won the competition to design the new campus for the prestigious scientific research center, CERN. Designed to integrate science and nature, the B777 building uses biogenic materials and low-carbon methods to reimagine traditional laboratory settings.

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Archinect

APRIL 10, 2024

This highlights the shared essence of Chinese and international culinary traditions across the seasons, emphasizing the importance of natural freshness. Natural Baking stands out among local Chinese bakery brands for its commitment to the core philosophy of "harmonizing with nature" and dedication to using "seasonal ingredients".

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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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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan.

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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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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

Danish design practice Natural Material Studio has unveiled its Human Nature exhibition, which featured compostable biofoam seating and biomaterial textiles, at 3 Days of Design. Human Nature features metres-long biotextile installations "It's something that we are curious about, expanding the scale," she added.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2023

Materials can become a much bigger part of our everyday lives and the way we see the world if people are willing to give up mass production, Natural Material Studio founder Bonnie Hvillum tells Dezeen in this interview. I want materials to play an active role in our way of understanding the world," she told Dezeen. "I

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

Construction is progressing on a mass-timber academic building with a stone facade designed by architecture firm Studio Gang for the University of Chicago campus in Paris. It aims to prioritise low-carbon bio-based materials such as wood , hemp and straw over other construction materials like concrete and steel.

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Archinect

JULY 3, 2023

CupaClad , a leading provider of innovative and sustainable building solutions, has launched a new product that promises to improve the world of architectural cladding with its Natural Slate Rainscreen Cladding System. Their Natural slate system is also made from non-combustible materials that are impact resistance and earthquake resistant.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 14, 2022

Brooklyn’s Pratt Institute School of Design has just announced the winner and honorable mention honorees of its third annual Material Lab Prize celebrating student-designers whose work "revolves around material exploration and considers waste streams as a springboard for new design thinking."

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 13, 2023

With various examples across different scales and applications, the material has shown promise in revolutionizing the industry by enhancing efficiency, strength, and comfort. Timber emerges as an innovative construction material designed to minimize waste by preserving the natural contours of trees. In this context, A.I.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

A garment clad with iridescent wooden sequins is among the projects on display at the Designs for a Cooler Planet exhibition at Finland's Aalto University , demonstrating innovative applications of cellulose. Helsinki Design Week concluded on Sunday, but the exhibition will remain on display at Aalto University until 3 October.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

As a process that involves the layer-by-layer compression of gravel, sand, silt, and clay, its resulting appearance is a horizontal stratification of earth tones, material content, and curing procedures. Read more »

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

Promotion: furniture brand Kave Home has launched a series of tables , chairs , sun loungers and sofas designed to elevate outdoor spaces and provide relaxing places to sit and dine. Kave Home adds intense colours to its collection, providing a perfect contrast to the fine materials with more natural shades," said the brand.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

Raffia, sisal, mica and banana bark are just a few of the stunning natural products Arte uses for its amazingly diverse range of natural wallcoverings. One of the country’s greatest natural resources is the banana tree. For Camago, wide, coloured strips are glued by hand to form a unique variegated texture.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

In doing so, we also fail to understand its impact on us and on the larger systems of nature. Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio has unveiled an understated pouch made from biomaterial for fashion brand Calvin Klein that was designed as a Christmas gift wrap. Natural Material Studio designed the gift wrap for Calvin Klein. A biomaterial ribbon is also included in the design.

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designboom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

caneplexus blends tradition with modern design, offering sustainable architectural and décor solutions crafted from natural materials. The post smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2024

A heated chair and dye made from heavy metal contamination feature in this roundup of six key trends from Dutch Design Week. Taking over Eindhoven from 19 to 27 October, the festival is billed as the "largest design event in northern Europe" and is perhaps the most significant platform for emerging designers on the continent.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2023

Timber and rubber are among the natural materials used at this nursery in Stoke-on-Trent, which British practice Feilden Clegg Bradley Studios has designed to echo an adjacent nature reserve. One of the wings is dedicated to spaces for babies and preschool children, while the other is used for the forest school.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

A new series of reports on macro design trends reveals fascinating insights into the direction in which architects and designers are traveling — and harmony lies at the heart of the first publication. For architects, the report is a veritable goldmine of inspiration.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Image Courtesy of RHEINZINK In architectural design, materials play a crucial role not only in shaping a building's aesthetics but also in its performance and in reflecting the ideologies of its creators. Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2022

Danish designer Bonnie Hvillum's Natural Material Studio has collaborated with multidisciplinary studio Frama on a collection of biodegradable materials made from algae , clay and foam. Above: Natural Material Studio unveiled new materials with Frama. Photo is by Natural Material Studio.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 16, 2024

© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more »

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designboom

JUNE 2, 2022

by leveraging discarded natural materials, from abundant soil to precious native beeswax, and the waste from fruit and vegetable harvests, they create symbiotic solutions for the earth, community, and local crafts.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

© Claus Troelsgaard John Pawson is a renowned British architect and designer, widely recognized for his minimalist approach, which values simplicity, proportion, and material authenticity. His portfolio spans private homes, galleries, churches, and monasteries, each exemplifying his dedication to material purity and spatial harmony.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. Several questions naturally arise: How do architects navigate the endless possibilities to handpick the elements that will breathe life into their designs?

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2023

The angular timber-clad extension, which contains science classrooms, is intended to demonstrate the potential of natural materials in architecture. It was designed by Henning Larsen with the aim of having the carbon sequestered in the construction materials help to offset the building's lifetime emissions.

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Hotel Designs

JULY 24, 2024

Hotel Designs The material world of Duravit The material world of Duravit Velvety cast-mineral material, distinctive natural patterns, and a host of fascinating materials raise the bar in the bathroom – Duravit looks at different ways these textures can be combined to create intriguing and exciting bathroom designs.

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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

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

Called Kivi Sauna, the structure was designed by Helsinki -based design and architecture studio Sotamaa. The material’s gray hue echoes the colors and reflections of the surrounding rocks. On an island within the Finnish archipelago, a sleek, pebble-shaped sauna seems to delicately balance atop a small rock formation.

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