Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The new disaster response initiative aims to support property owners, local organizations, and agencies in getting the documentation, condition assessments, resources, and guidance necessary to recover significant buildings damaged by natural disasters and adapt them for longer-term resilience. The question isn’t, can we rebuild these?

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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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Architizer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

The shape naturally directs the weight downwards to the base, meaning no need for buttressing. The mud bricks, made from the very soil beneath the builders feet, formed structures that were perfectly suited to their environment. Part of the brilliance of the Nubian vault lies in its natural response to the harsh desert climate.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Natural light is an essential design element that profoundly impacts a home’s aesthetics, energy efficiency, and livability. The Importance of Natural Light in Residential Design Understanding the value of natural light in a home extends beyond simply creating bright spaces.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 27, 2025

Image Nicholas Snyder Mid-century modernism, celebrated for its simplicity, functionality, and direct connection with nature, is often associated with urban and suburban environments. Light Path Residence / Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Our team preserved the best aspects of the original house and improved up the rest – transforming the ”funky 70s mountain lodge” to the mountain-modern home the clients wanted. This mountain retreat reflects a harmonious flow between indoors and out that makes it perfectly in tune with its surrounding natural environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Wellness-focused design is also gaining importance, prioritizing environments that support physical and mental health. In this context, natural materials, biophilic principles, and improved indoor environmental quality are increasingly used to enhance comfort and foster a deeper connection with nature.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 2, 2025

In a recent interview with Louisiana Channel, ecoLogic Studio discusses a new approach to architecture that explores the relationship between nature and urban design. Today, they argue, there is an opportunity for architects to learn from nature and design urban spaces that are both sustainable and functional.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

ecoLogicStudio - Deep Forest at Louisiana Museum of Modern Art. This immersive work challenges traditional architectural paradigms by embracing the naturalization of architecture and technology, a direct counterpoint to modernist attempts to mechanize nature. Read more »

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Archinect

MARCH 20, 2025

McCulley Design Lab was enlisted to bring this 1962 post-and-beam residence back into the modern-day moment while retaining its midcentury focus on organic materials, indoor/outdoor flow, and exceptional views. The result is an entirely rebuilt residence that offers an innovative reinterpretation of midcentury design.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light. Sandstone jalis at the New Building for the Parliament of India were inspired by the country’s history of architectural crafts.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 3, 2024

Known for its pristine lakes, endless forests and mystical displays of aurora borealis, Finland is a land where nature is at its most abundant and pure. Yet amidst all the urban development, Helsinki remains deeply connected to nature. Start your entry to receive global recognition for your work!

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2024

Argon , a modern and contemporary workplace, seamlessly integrates natural beauty with a transformative lifestyle. It defines a holistic environment of next-generation workspaces and offers flexible office configurations. Argon’s adaptability and foresight are evident in its genesis amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Archinect

MARCH 7, 2023

The Neues Museum, courtesy of SPK / David Chipperfield Architects, photo Joerg von Bruchhausen Chipperfield's work spans over four decades with over one hundred projects ranging from civic, cultural, and academic buildings to residences and urban masterplanning throughout Asia, Europe, and North America.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These louvers, oriented at varying angles, reduce solar heat gain and allow for expansive full-height glass windows, ensuring natural light fills the interiors. Inspired by French estates, the fan-shaped layout maximizes sunlight and natural ventilation while preserving the site’s natural features.

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Archinect

MARCH 17, 2025

Utilizing natural, traditional building materials processed with simple but modern techniques, the Grass House proposes a contextual and healthy alternative to standard stick-frame construction. Designed as much for the hand to touch and the nose to smell as f.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2025

Among the many elements that make up a building, openings play a crucial role in connecting the interior and exterior, balancing privacy with transparency, and allowing the entry of natural light and ventilation.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 5, 2024

In modern design, landscape architecture should not be an afterthought; it should be an integral component of the overall project that creates harmony between the built spaces and the natural environment. A carefully designed landscape doesn’t just frame the building, it amplifies its narrative.

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ArchDaily

JULY 17, 2023

Image © Niveditaa Gupta There is often an intricate relationship between architecture and the environment. However, environmental concerns in the 21st century provoked new techniques, implementing solutions to preserve natural resources and provide thermal comfort. Read more »

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 10, 2025

Tokyo, a city renowned for its harmonious blend of ancient tradition and cutting-edge modernity, is undergoing a transformation that promises to redefine urban living in the 21st century. The project seamlessly fuses tradition and modernity, creating a unique spiritual retreat deeply connected to its urban surroundings.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Concrete is one of the most ubiquitous and versatile materials in modern construction, utilized in everything from basic roadwork to record-breaking skyscrapers like Dubai’s Burj Khalifa. This interplay resulted in a concrete that, rather than degrading, seemed to grow stronger with each encounter with the marine environment.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 4, 2024

Courtesy of Limbo Accra Running from November 11, 2023 until March 10, 2024, The Sharjah Architecture Triennia l celebrates innovations in the built environment , particularly in the global south. WaiWai's showcase spotlights three instances of modern architecture in Tashkent , Uzbekistan, highlighting their significant evolution.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From cliffside homes with sweeping views to tranquil retreats nestled in nature, Studio MM designs with the environment and the client in mind, always considering how the smallest details can make the largest impact. Two recent residential projects — Kaat Cliffs and Tranquil Abiding — perfectly illustrate this approach.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Natural lighting enhances spatial quality, adding warmth and complementing the simplicity of lines and forms. This approach reinforces minimalist architecture’s serene, quiet, and practical nature, embodying the “less is more” principle. They include movements such as modernism , International Style , and Brutalism.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Greenways, as a typology of urban design , have become an essential element in the planning of modern cities. They usually integrate natural and constructed spaces , providing much-needed connections across various parts of the city. Image © The Rose Kennedy Greenway Conservancy via Wikipedia under license CC BY-SA 4.0

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Hatchway Home received the award for Best Private House "We are proud to say that in these structures and environments, thermally treated wood has found a home, playing a central role and making a meaningful difference in both design and environmental impact," said the timber supplier. The photography is courtesy of Thermory Design Awards.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

"True pioneers in the field, their unwavering commitment to sustainable, user-centred design has quietly blazed a trail for others, setting an inspiring standard for the future of our built environment," he continued. In 2022 the studio completed the Sydney Modern in Australia.

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Archeyes

DECEMBER 2, 2024

Located in the lush tropical forest of Guarujá, Brazil, the Canopy House by Studio MK27 exemplifies a balance between modern architecture and the natural environment. Designed meticulously to minimize disturbance. The post Canopy House by Studio MK27 appeared first on ArchEyes.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

MAD Architects wanted the reference to natural rock formations to appear to be imposing itself on an otherwise typical residential facade. Many of its in-progress projects include formal references to natural phenomena, such as the wave-like roof for the proposed Nanhai Art Center in Guangdong.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 19, 2025

Imagine stepping into a space where shimmering mosaics evoke the serenity of natural landscapes. TREND Groups collection of artistic glass mosaics captures natures essence , turning walls, floors, and feature spaces into immersive, breathtaking environments that invite wonder and relaxation.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

It is a Danish concept that embodies a sense of comfort, warmth, and well-being, often associated with creating cozy, inviting environments. Natural stone elements, such as hearths or accent walls, evoke a grounded, timeless feeling, ideal for cooler months. Fireplaces can also be designed as multifunctional architectural features.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

In his work, he explores space and light with depth, refining each element to its essence to create environments that promote tranquility and focus. By balancing clean lines, natural textures, and understated details, Pawson establishes a modern elegance and timeless quality that make him a pioneer of architectural minimalism.

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Architizer

APRIL 16, 2025

Oscar Niemeyer’s legacy of sculptural, expressive modernism continues to influence contemporary Brazilian architecture. Today’s architects reinterpret Brazil’s most famous architects’ bold, fluid forms using modern technologies, materials and construction techniques, blending artistic expression with innovation.

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. With an aluminum frame and indoor-level comfort, Obi is a modern outdoor seating collection that perfectly balances simplicity with style, making it ideal for terraces or garden spaces.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

Among the studio's key projects are the New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York, which is composed of a low-lying circular structure wrapped with glass, and the stepped Sydney Modern gallery in Australia. Find out more about Sydney Modern The post Ten notable projects by 2025 Royal Gold Medal-winner SANAA appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

From resilient structures to adaptive landscapes, these projects provide a blueprint for how the built environment can harmonize with water rather than succumb to it. Flooding has been the most common and costly natural disaster in recent decades, impacting the livelihoods and safety of millions.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 19, 2024

This means more than just checking off boxes for functionality; it means creating environments where people feel genuinely cared for and supported. Set against the natural beauty of Ontario’s Ottawa River Valley, the CNL campus respects the environment and cultural history of its location.

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