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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

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Through explorations anchored in local laterite, they have developed the material as a modern finishing technique, investigated its potential as a natural dye, discovered new ways to employ its thermal properties, and now build the research prospect of other local materials. Read more »

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Caribbean Modernism: Tropical Design Evolves for the 21st Century

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The evolution of Caribbean modernism in the 21st century is marked by an intentional return to locally sourced materials, passive cooling techniques and designs that harmonize with the natural environment.

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Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

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Image Courtesy of Pan Architetti Italy's influence on contemporary design has been profound and captivating, with Italian architecture consistently bridging cultural heritage and innovation, from advancements in construction techniques to the evolution of the neoclassical style. Read more »

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Dorothée Meilichzon designs Alpine hotel interiors with giant ski bed heads

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Speaking to Dezeen, Meilichzon said the idea of "the spirit of the forest" was the main design inspiration for everything from the door frames and bathroom furniture to the benches that sit around the large stone fireplace in the main lounge area. The photography is by Mr Tripper.

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Mycelium Muse exhibition celebrates "variations and irregularities" of mycelium fabric

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Seven French designers have made products made from Reishi The seven female designers and artists were each tasked with developing an object that celebrates the unique properties of Mycoworks's Reishi material, which is malleable like fabric but can also be dyed, embossed, varnished or finished like leather.

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La Crème de la Classe: 8 French Higher Education Institutions That Lead by Design

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Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. From the influential Sorbonne in the Middle Ages to the renowned grandes écoles of today, French institutions have been pioneers of specialized education, inspiring generations of creative minds.

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Nesting tables by Mikolášková&Drobná change colour as they're combined

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The glass tables feature a gradient effect that is introduced during the production process using a spray technique. The metal tables are finished in block colours The tables are manufactured using traditional methods by glass artisans from the Nový Bor and Železný Brod regions.

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