Design Thoughts Architects

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

This proposed exterior is a perfect balance of design, texture and material asymmetry. We proposed an exterior balcony along the dining spaces in both rental homes to create a visual connection. This duplex is an intermix of luxury, art deco interiors, spacious layouts, and apt interior-exterior connections.

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 31, 2024

Exterior cladding is more than a cosmetic upgrade for your home. Here are the benefits of external cladding : Enhanced Protection Exterior cladding is much more than an aesthetic enhancement for your home. The protective nature of cladding is not limited to weather resistance alone. It offers many benefits.

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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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Deezen

MARCH 19, 2023

Here are 10 projects where D Line's products have been used to add timeless accents to interiors with natural materials, including homes, hotels, restaurants and even a medical facility. The post Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

MAY 12, 2022

Promotion : used across facades and architectural interventions Lapitec is a sintered stone architectural material that is developed to have a superior performance to stone and porcelain. Lapitec can be used across the exterior of architectural projects. Eternal and beautiful, like nature," said the brand. Partnership content.

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Deezen

JULY 1, 2022

The clients also requested that the new spaces include natural materials, which informed the use of douglas fir for the exposed structure, exterior cladding, internal joinery and fittings. The clients requested the use of natural materials in the extension. There is a courtyard lined with windows and glazed doors.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

LOHA’s take on the desert housing typology simplifies its forms into their essential elements and plays with those forms through cuts and separations and by introducing unconventional materials. These courtyards open up the mass to bring in natural light and increase transparency and connections laterally through the home.

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ArchDaily

MAY 20, 2024

Image © Daniela Mac Adden In response to the diverse topographies and natural conditions throughout the Argentine territory , the works of Luciano Kruk propose an architecture that works in harmony with the environment, the landscape, and the nature in which they are situated. Cariló House / Luciano Kruk. Read more »

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Deezen

JUNE 13, 2024

Read: Fala Atelier designs Lisbon home with "very Portuguese" materials Curving glass-block walls stretch across both floors of the home, separating shared spaces from the more private areas. The post Fala Atelier adds geometric "metal masks" to exterior of Porto apartment appeared first on Dezeen.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 11, 2024

Natural House / Ideo arquitectura. the ancient Egyptians used quicklime mixed with water as a building material for their pyramids. Image © Salva López The history of the use of lime in the construction industry dates back thousands of years, spanning cultures and communities worldwide. In fact, around 4000 B.C., Read more »

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Deezen

AUGUST 2, 2024

NBBJ has designed the nature-infused, net-zero Westmark Lower School for students with learning differences There is a significant need for educational facilities that accommodate neurodiverse students, said NBBJ , a design studio headquartered in Seattle. "One Providing ample outdoor space was a top priority for the design team.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2022

For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. The house gradually surrenders to its surroundings through a series of openings that allow the natural light in," the architect said. Concrete flooring and staircases feature in the interior.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Promotion: Spanish company Cupa Pizarras has developed Cupaclad, a facade cladding system made from slate that aims to provide a sustainable alternative to conventional exterior finishes. Cupaclad was designed to have a natural, clean aesthetic that aims to adapt to any style of building, from the traditional to the contemporary.

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When it comes to designing the exterior of your home, choosing suitable materials can make all the difference. Exterior house stone is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add elegance and durability to their home’s exterior. Let’s see types of exterior house stone.

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Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Florida-based manufacturer Renco has created a building block made of repurposed materials that interlocks and stacks for "LEGO-like" construction. They were first used in Turkey after earthquakes to rebuild infrastructure faster and more affordably after natural disasters. The photography is courtesy of Renco.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 7, 2024

Before: Exterior Before: The property had been abandoned for over 20 years. The architect has carried out a number of renovations on Menorca and is a disciple of Glenn Murcutt—the famed Australian advocate for local craftsmanship and respect for nature. The trees and shrubs are indigenous, and gravels covers the ground.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Materials from a dismantled warehouse were used to build this courtyard house named Dailly, which local studio Mamout has nestled between two buildings in Belgium. Dailly is arranged around two courtyards and features colourful spaces filled with reclaimed materials. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2023

Situated on the edge between open park and forest is the House of Nature accommodating the teaching of “Nature and Out door life” at Silkeborg Folk High School. © ReVærk © ReVærk Used for both interior, exterior, insulation and construction the material procures the minimized lifecycle carbon footprint of the building.

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Hotel Designs

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Located at the ocean’s edge, the hotel’s architectural influences and materiality embody the fictional muse of ‘Cecilia’, a wellness maven, and her mythic spirit of the sea. Main image credit: Chris Mottalini Casa Loma Beach Hotel – blending a bohemian spirit with the natural energy of the Pacific Pauline Brettell.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Its captivating central feature is a central lightwell that works to channel natural light into various parts of the home, which is tucked away on an unassuming side street in the city of Morelia. Photo cr.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

For Studio MM Architect, the answer lies in meticulous attention to setting, materials and craft. 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.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 10, 2022

Why not do the same when it comes to your homes and opt for a black and white houses exterior which is currently trending? Black and White houses exterior is today’s hottest trend. Adding black to your black and white houses exterior is like wearing that little black dress or black suit. The Achromatic Appeal.

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Architizer

JUNE 3, 2024

Designed by award-winning architecture firm Perkins Eastman , the raceway facility blends seamlessly into its natural surroundings with pattern stock and S4S material, offering a thrilling experience for racing enthusiasts while embodying a commitment to environmental stewardship.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 6, 2023

Designed to blend in with the landscape, the home is built around rocks and features exposed natural materials that reference the surrounding stones and pine trees. The form is a response to the context of simple vernacular homes, and serves as a counterpoint to the beautiful and rugged natural landscape," said Kundig.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Located in an area so rich in nature tourism that depends on it, REEF is a commercial renovation with a bold vision and an abundance of aces up its sleeve. A manmade environment based on how the natural world develops, back outside steps lead down from the cafe area and onto lush tropical sands via the foot showers.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. Their sizes are all different, and that helps the architecture merge into the ground naturally.

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Architonic

MARCH 19, 2023

So talk of outdoor spaces with natural materials, fresh air, natural light and expansive views may seem like a broken record, but sometimes you just want to keep on pressing repeat. Also like butter on hot toast, you can never have too much of a good thing.</p>

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

As designers imagine the future of educational buildings, the values and materials of today will inform school environments for decades to come. They called on BŌK Modern to design custom metal treatments for the building’s exterior façade, front gate, interior stairs, and balcony guardrails to strike that balance.

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Architizer

JULY 27, 2022

On the other end of the dining room is a wall covered in folding windows that offer a natural breeze and uncompromised views of the outdoors. It blends with the surrounding landscape and is therefore barely visible from the exterior, thus adding to the excitement and mystery of visiting this site. Photos by Casey Dunn. Register here !

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Patricia Urquiola designed the earthy interiors of this Rome hotel , using plants and natural materials to contrast the building’s grand, historic exterior. It’s the first Six Senses outpost to open in the capital and takes over a palazzo overlooking Piazza di San Marcello in the city’s ancient centre.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Archinect

MAY 2, 2024

The adaptive reuse of a former grocery store into the first American home for the popular Japanese brand pays homage to the naturalism of its native country while mirroring the “dance” of fermentation.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

When viewed from the plaza, the forested mountains form a dramatic natural backdrop. Steps leading from the plaza to the entrance are flanked by terraced water features that enhance the sense of connection with the local nature. The church stands out against a mountainous backdrop. The church is raised above a plaza in Qingdao.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2022

Scandinavian firm CF Møller Architects has completed a house where all the exterior surfaces match, thanks to a combination of dark red bricks and tiles. The 261-square-metre building takes its cues from the nearby Aarhus University, designed by CF Møller back in 1931, with its gabled roof profiles and rustic materials palette.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

Large openings and earthy materials feature in a guesthouse that architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has added to a private residence on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest. The material palette for the guesthouse mimics that of the main residence – Douglas fir , cedar , steel and glass.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Japanese architecture studio Archipatch has completed a house in the seaside city of Kagoshima that is built from timber and features a material palette chosen to complement its natural surroundings. Wood is also used extensively for cladding the walls and ceilings, with other natural materials chosen to complement the timber.

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