Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

From concrete-like building materials to restaurant crockery made from the eateries' own food scraps, this roundup explores eight projects created using discarded shells. Designers around the globe have noted the potential that shells have to form the basis of durable products by condensing and combining them with other materials.

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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. Photo by Rachel Godbe Turning structural staircases into textural focal points, BŌK Modern fabricated their panels from 14GA steel with a primer and powder-coated finish for durability.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

The importance of selecting healthy materials for K-12 projects 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/30/2024 - 13:17 K-12 Schools Clark Nexsen interior designers Anna Claire Beethoven and Brittney Just, CID, IIDA, LEED Green Associate, share why it is imperative to specify healthy building materials in K-12 schools.

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Deezen

AUGUST 13, 2022

These types of kitchens are said to have risen to popularity during the 1950s, after the steel factories that were formerly used to manufacture weapons pivoted to produce domestic goods. The textural weathered material was used across its cupboards, countertops and splashback and contrasts against the home's light timber walls.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Brussels-based architecture duo Brasebin-Terrisse have erected a bus shelter made using waste materials as part of this year's Tallinn Architecture Biennale. The post Tallinn bus shelter "an experimental fragment" built from reclaimed materials appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Stone has the potential to become a go-to, low-carbon structural material, but barriers around quarrying and a lack of awareness must be overcome to make this a reality, experts tell Dezeen in this Stone Age 2.0 She explained that the proximity of a quarry to the construction site is important if the material is to be used sustainably.

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Architonic

OCTOBER 8, 2023

<p>Sustainability and circularity in the design world are gradually changing from zeitgeist trends into the fundamentals of modern manufacturing. By instead repurposing the same objects, the difficult recycling process can be avoided.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

A lamp made of volcanic rock and a cork chair are among the products exhibited at Lake Como Design Festival that make use of unconventional materials. A natural and renewable material, cork is becoming increasingly popular in architecture and design, but it is more commonly seen in the form of cladding panels or building blocks.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Healthy Materials Lab is a design research lab at Parsons School of Design with a mission to place health at the center of every design decision. Check out their podcast, Trace Material. Carbon Emissions from producing PVC are underestimated by between 8% and 180% in Manufacturer Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs).

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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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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Tokyo -based design studio We+ has released a portable table lamp made from a material that it has developed, which contains rubble and debris from building sites. The lamp's name, Remli, comes from a combination of the words 'remains' and 'light', in reference to a previous project by We+ , named Remains , in which it pioneered the material.

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Deezen

JULY 2, 2024

Seattle-based manufacturer Lindal Cedar Homes has partnered with the Frank Lloyd Wright Foundation to create a series of purchasable house designs informed by the American architect's Usonian philosophy. These principles emphasised integration with nature, the use of natural materials, open floor plans, affordability and energy efficiency.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

Architects, designers and manufacturers are leading the charge toward inclusivity in design, creating spaces that not only look great but also empower and accommodate their inhabitants. Winner, 2021 A+Product Awards, Finishes, Acoustics; Right: SoftenUp Ceiling System by Acoufelt. Materials that do more than endure; they protect.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 15, 2024

Hotel Designs Lights by Vaughan shaped by nature Lights by Vaughan shaped by nature Inspired by naturalistic tree forms, these lights from Vaughan function as both sculptural artwork and a practical lighting solution… Designs by Vaughan are brought to life using some of the finest and most durable traditional materials.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Scratch resistant, stain resistant, and able to endure the elements, Dekton is the surface of choice for designers looking for a material that is both resilient and visually alluring. The material is actually deeper and richer than slate, yet it has the same soothing matte finish, exuding sophistication. This too is very Zen.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The vision of a civilisation based on biomaterials is compelling: products, clothes and buildings made from materials that have been "grown", rather than derived from polluting, extractive fossil industries. Microbial manufacturing organisms like these tend to be fed, fermented and modified in controlled environments.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2023

The architect selected the exterior materials — cedar shingles, siding, and decking, as well as rusted sheet steel — for their ability to weather gracefully and blend with the colors of the landscape. Recycled and manufactured materials give the interior a contemporary feel. In 2001, the family added a guest hou.

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Deezen

JUNE 18, 2024

Promotion: plastic can remain a useful material long into the future with a thoughtful approach, argues Smile Plastics co-founder Rosalie McMillan. Smile Plastics , based in Wales, manufactures interior panels entirely from waste plastic for brands that include Ganni, Selfridges and Lush.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

At Designart Tokyo , Japanese design collective Honoka exhibited furniture and lighting made by 3D printing a material made from discarded Tatami mats. Visitors were walked through the manufacturing process The Igusa grass is cut from the mats and ground up, before being mixed with biodegradable resin.

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Deezen

APRIL 22, 2024

It comes in two sizes and, similarly to the rest of the collection, comes in a spectrum of materials and finishes to compliment its streamlined aluminium frame. Either table can be crowned with a tabletop made from glass, travertine, concrete or walnut wood, among other materials. For more details email showroom@dezeen.com.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The one offs are a riff on Ganni 's classic Bou bag made in collaboration with materials company BioFluff , which claims to have developed the "world's first plant-based fur". Unlike existing faux furs, the shaggy textile contains zero plastics or petrochemicals, according to the manufacturer.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The Mat collection features two chairs; one is made from hemp – a type of cannabis plant, and the other combines this material with eelgrass, a marine plant similar to seaweed. The chairs are made with hemp stems, which are typically a waste product The production involves turning the milled hemp and eelgrass fibres into a sheet material.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

Dutch designer Christien Meindertsma aimed to rebrand linoleum and establish a new visual language for the misunderstood material with the Flaxwood tiles she has created for manufacturer Dzek. I don't know any other material that can do that." For me, that's really the ultimate thing as a product designer," she added. "I

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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: Australian paint brand Taubmans and tile maker Kaolin have combined their expertise to produce a collection of tiles with a paint-like finish. The Kaolin x Taubmans Collaboration collection features large-format tiles with a surface texture reminiscent of brushstrokes.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

Staircase walls are clad with stainless steel panels Downstairs, the reception area continues the juxtaposing material palette with deep orange velvet drapes and carpets alongside stainless steel , wood and high gloss finishes. According to the designer, materials were chosen as part of a careful "balance between hard and soft". "We

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The chair was the outcome of several years of design development and technical experimentation and is notable for being the first chair with a cantilevered design to be manufactured completely out of a single piece of plastic. Vitra took over production again in 1990 and has been manufacturing the chair in coloured polypropylene since 1999.

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Deezen

JULY 25, 2024

During a residency at Haystack Mountain School of Crafts in Maine, the two studios zeroed in on the state's significant lobster production and the waste material from shells, usually developed when lobsters are canned or otherwise processed on-site. BioMatters consists of Nancy Diniz and Frank Melendez.

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Deezen

MAY 23, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: designer Samuel Wilkinson has created a contemporary take on traditional timber armchairs with Yõso, manufactured by British brand Allermuir. Yõso is made from oak wood and is available in a range of stained finishes.

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2023

Japanese studio Kooo Architects has converted a 1970s textile factory in Shanghai into a store that aims to capture the ethos of messenger bag manufacturer Freitag. Located on an alley in the Xian-Suo district in central Shanghai, the store was designed to retain elements of the former state-run factory while incorporating reused material.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: intending to be both playful and elegant, this pendant light by New Zealand brand Nightworks Studio was designed in reference to automotive manufacturing. The La-De-Da light features thin, curved aluminium fins that aim to disrupt the straight lines found in architecture.

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Deezen

JUNE 7, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: Italian surface manufacturer Casalgrande Padana has released five new tile collections that mimic the appearance of wood , metal and stone. Their full-body structure means that the tiles' flecked patterns permeate through its internal layers, maintaining a naturalistic finish despite dents and scratches created during use.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

This was manufactured as a single piece by a shipbuilding workshop in Liège, allowing it to be craned into place and "plugged into" the existing building. A built-in window bench follows the curve of the steel form, with a small table providing an area to have breakfast overlooking the garden, both finished with matching fluted wood bases.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: emulating the look of Venetian terrazzo, the Frammento tiles by Italian manufacturer Marazzi feature unique stone chip patterns designed with the help of AI. The resulting designs feature colours and finishes not found in the traditional stone, but that maintain strong links to the original.

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Hotel Designs

SEPTEMBER 24, 2024

The handleless finish ensures a minimalist aesthetic, while the soft-close, pull-to-open functionality delivers smooth, quiet operation, helping keep noise to a minimum. This wall-hung unit is available with optional feet and is finished with a modern, tall ceramic basin, available as 1 or 3 tap-hole options.

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2024

Wood panels line the walls of the corridors At first, Dubois designed the entire project in wood, before deciding to introduce a material palette of contrasting textures, using lacquer on some pieces to add gloss. While pairing opposing finishes, Dubois aimed to keep the space cohesive by using the same colour palette throughout.

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Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2024

CNC milling machines were used to manufacture the stools The Pew stools were produced using 3-axis CNC milling machines before being assembled and finished by hand. The layered pattern created when stacked also needed a level millimetre precision that lent itself to this method of manufacture," he added.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: created by American brand Bestcase , the Foundation bar stool is designed to celebrate raw aluminium and simple manufacturing techniques. The Foundation bar stool was designed by Bestcase co-founder Charles Constantine and released in 2022 as part of a collection built from aluminium sheet material.

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