ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

This design practice, Co-led by Adeyemo Shokunbi , aims to contribute to a Nigerian architectural language through the renaissance of local materials. These projects brought the Laterite finishing technique to life and now help build the case for a Nigerian architectural language. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

Image © Parham Taghioff Just as fashion designers use pins, needles and textiles to bring their creations to life, architects rely on materials to shape our built environment. Several questions naturally arise: How do architects navigate the endless possibilities to handpick the elements that will breathe life into their designs?

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ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

Among the protective measures available, cladding systems are exterior coverings that integrate varying textures, colors and finishes, allowing for customization and creative expression, while also providing weather resistance and thermal performance.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2025

Clay wall finishes and built-in oak joinery were used to add warmth and facility to this Victorian terraced house in south London , extended by British architecture studio Pensaer. Named Clay House after the project's use of the raw material, the home in East Dulwich has been expanded by 40 square metreswith a side and rear extension.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 26, 2025

Indeed, while clients and the general public often admire the final product, the behind-the-scenes process of material specification remains largely invisible. Architects would visit showrooms, touch samples and scrutinize finishes under natural light. It’s an essential, yet understated, part of architectural practice.

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Archinect

JANUARY 29, 2025

This project not only responds to the needs of our client, but also to the demands of nature, reaffirming our responsibility as architects to care for the environment and optimize the natural resources and materials available. As for engineering, we implemented an ambitious electrical sys.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2024

Atelier Xi has completed a visitor centre for Qiaochengbei Park in Shenzhen Atelier Xi aimed to have a minimal impact on this landscape, arranging the visitor centre's two structures around the park's trees and using material finishes that would blend in with the natural setting over time. "We

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024

Swedish studio Johan Sundberg Arkitektur has completed a holiday home on the island of Gotland, using a natural palette of materials to allow its owners to feel "grounded" in the site's natural landscape. The bathrooms are finished in stone Swedish architect Sundberg founded Johan Sundberg Arkitektur in 2006.

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Archinect

JANUARY 28, 2025

The house reflects the owner’s deep desire to live with nature and experience the life cycle of the plants and animals that are attracted to the varied habitat. Custom finish work includes oak & walnut wall paneling with brass inlays, hand cast concrete tiles used on the kitchen island and a steel skylight well in the bedroom.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2024

Belgian studio Van Laethem Architecten used natural materials including hempcrete and cedar shingles to create this small garden studio for its staff in Alken. Vegetation on either side of the studio helps provide a feeling of being amongst nature, while its position on the plot also helps to shelter the main home from the road.

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Archinect

JANUARY 9, 2024

GNIZDO HOUSE epitomizes the perfect blend of nature, tradition, and modern architecture, offering a unique space where the walls contribute to healing. From environmentally friendly materials to innovative architectural solutions, every detail has been carefully considered. Inside GNIZDO, every element tells a story.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Called RePit as a play on the word "repeat", the composite material was designed to offer a more sustainable alternative to the thermoplastic filaments traditionally used by 3D printers to build up objects layer by layer. The material has zero plastic in it and is made from only natural materials."

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Despite requiring more frequent maintenance compared to materials like concrete, wood is increasingly considered a viable option within the concept of regenerative design , owing to its place in the natural organic cycle of our planet. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Named Casa Suna, the 700-square-metre home sits between the sea and mountains in La Ribera, and has been finished in a palette of pale stone and timber in order to visually complement the surrounding, sandy landscape. Local stone and beige concrete reflect the natural hues of the sand, while warm wooden accents echo the desert environment.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 20, 2025

The brands latest Nara and Beach House ranges share one commonality: taking nature into the bathroom with organic textures like wood and stone. Organic-inspired tiles The right tiles and slabs can envelop a space and nurture wellbeing with soothing colours, natural textures and organic motifs.

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Aric Gitomer Architect

MAY 22, 2023

Wood is a timeless material that has been used in construction and interior design for centuries. In this article, we’ll explore some wooden inspiration for your home, and offer tips and ideas for using this natural material to add warmth and beauty to your living spaces.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Exhibited at Design Miami's 2024 Paris edition , the Mycelium Muse exhibition was a collaboration between materials company MycoWorks and creative agency Paragone , which represents emerging creatives including many of the designers chosen for the project. The metal's patinated surface is complemented by Reishi's naturally mottled texture.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 10, 2024

It transforms residents into integral parts of a shared local ecosystem, fostering a reconnection between people and nature and consumption with production," it continued. Every material element used in its construction was assigned a unique ID or "material passport" to allow the reuse of the materials in future to be tracked.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

Find out more about Hotel Rakuragu Photo by Jasson Rodriguez Casa Yuma, Mexico, by TAAC and Sara Skalli Architecture studio TAAC and interior designer Sara Skalli utilised traditional, regionally-sourced materials to create this seaside hotel in Playa Los Naranjos.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Crafted from 100% natural slate, CUPACLAD delivers a façade system that’s not only non-combustible and waterproof but actually gets better with age. The North American-made hardwood plywood uses a soy-based, formaldehyde-free adhesive inspired by the way mussels naturally grip. It allows adopters to feel closer to the natural world.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

In architectural design, achieving this level of comfort requires a thoughtful blend of elements such as materials, lighting, textures, and spatial arrangements. Natural stone elements, such as hearths or accent walls, evoke a grounded, timeless feeling, ideal for cooler months.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 7, 2025

These 300 x 120 cm tiles provide a striking, uninterrupted finish, ensuring a continuous flow from one space to the next. Additionally, its ability to mimic the beauty of natural stone while providing enhanced performance makes it an ideal choice for luxury hospitality spaces that require both form and function.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 1, 2025

Tidal House belongs to a retired couple, who moved from Edinburgh to Dumfriesshire in pursuit of a more peaceful life in closer proximity to nature. The site on the Solway Coast was previously occupied by a neglected house that was demolished to make way for a building designed to blend in harmoniously with its natural surroundings.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Widely used for their durability and low maintenance, bricks are a long-time favourite material across the fields of architecture, interiors and design. Married with warm oak finishes and a custom washi-paper pendant lamp, the textured flooring is intended to contribute to a warm and cosy atmosphere. "A

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Architizer

MARCH 24, 2025

How does one transform a home into a lens for nature? While the residence is highly modern, it features the materiality, strategic site orientation and warm, welcoming feel of a traditional cabin in the woods. Upon the projects completion, the homeowners stated: Modern windows made all the difference in the world.

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2025

Given the poor conditions for natural light and views, our main priority was to refine the building's exterior into a clean yet striking presence," said Atelier Itch co-founder Yourim Lee. Throughout the interior, pared-back finishes have been applied, echoing the utilitarian look of the exterior.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: Danish architect Kristian Ahlmark has designed a kitchen unit for Lithuanian brand Kongacph that is made from a single oak log crafted to highlight the material's natural beauty.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2025

Combined with the lilac tiles beneath, this creates an earthy finish that blends in with the surrounding landscape. The design embraces a palette of natural materials and colours, drawing inspiration from the rich context of Abney Park and the surrounding woodland," said Stewart.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Through expressive materials, precise techniques and forward-thinking methods, these spaces echo the same dedication to excellence found in their curricula. These louvers, oriented at varying angles, reduce solar heat gain and allow for expansive full-height glass windows, ensuring natural light fills the interiors.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2025

One version of the chair has pale canework Nordic, meanwhile, has a nickel silver finish combined with white pigmented oak and pale leather seats. In these versions, I took a Nordic design approach, and also let myself be inspired by the sensuality of natural materials," Sander said. "To

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

Outdoor Coral By David Trubridge Lighting Popular Choice Winner, Exterior Lighting, 2024 A+Product Awards Marking 20 years of design excellence, Outdoor Coral combines geometric beauty with eco-conscious materials. Inspired by natures intricate forms, its Panelex construction ensures both visual and environmental longevity.

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

Interior design studio Jolie has completed The Nest restaurant with lime-wash walls and natural materials that is designed to be relocated in five years time. Lime-wash walls and natural materials decorate the space The restaurant has a bright dining area lined with wooden tables and chairs fronted by full-height glazing.

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Dwell

JANUARY 9, 2025

A pastiche of upcycled chunks finish the cross-laminated timber residence, designed to preserve energy and the U.K. The cladding is made of durable, low-embodied-carbon materials, including upcycled brick and pre-patinated recycled copper. countryside. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

AUGUST 18, 2024

Mexican design studio Locus has utilised 50 per cent recycled materials for the interiors of a Singaporean restaurant in Mexico City. From the conception stage, the use of sustainable materials was prioritised, particularly the use of national white oak wood in much of the interior design," said the studio.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Using neutral tones and a pared-back material palette, Keiji Ashizawa Design aimed to highlight the raw, brutalist character of the original building while also introducing some more refined, elegant details. Here, and throughout the wider building, the studio opted for a limited material palette comprised primarily of steel, glass and wood.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It has a contemporary yet organic form with natural finishes, including a type of lime plaster known as thappi that coats the home's structural ferrocement shell. The furniture was custom-made to match its organic shape Bangalore-based Earthscape Studio often makes use of local materials for its nature-inspired designs.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Architectural concrete was a natural material selection for the Salt Shed, serving as both the building structure and exterior finish, eliminating the need for additional materials.

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