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Arne Jacobsen "dared to work with modern materials" for Egg chair

Deezen

Continuing our mid-century modernism series , we take a look at the iconic Egg chair , which was designed by Danish architect Arne Jacobsen in 1958 for the former SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen. Photo courtesy of Fritz Hansen Dominic Bradbury , author of the 2022 book Mid-Century Modern Furniture , agrees.

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Zinc Facades Merging Sustainability, Durability, and Modern Design

ArchDaily

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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Imagining the Future of Construction: From Bio-Based Materials to Innovative Data

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Kingspan What insulation materials are needed to meet the challenges facing the modern built environment, including how to create a more sustainable future? What if some of them are already available?

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ICON Unveils Groundbreaking Construction Innovations at SXSW: Revolutionizing Building with Robotics, AI, and Sustainable Materials

ArchDaily

Pioneering advanced construction and large-scale 3D Printing , ICON was selected as ArchDaily’s Best New Practices of 2021 due to its boundary-breaking technology that is advancing capability in the built environment. The Texas -based startup has just unveiled various toolkits and products to modernize construction processes further.

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Growth Environment: Architect’s Role in Modernizing Farming Practices and Smart Agriculture

Architizer

As the principles of circularity and sustainability take root in the industry, the harmonious relationship between food production and the environment is coming into sharp focus. Moving beyond physical infrastructure, architects are envisioning collaborative spaces that foster research and education.

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Mediterranean Modern by pc-|< paolo cesaretti Arch-

Archinect

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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Material Matters: LUO Studio’s Outside-the-Box Approach to Modern Craftsmanship

Architizer

Whether it’s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? This initial experiment was more than just a test of material — it was a statement about sustainability and creativity in architecture.

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