Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

Two Hundred Tons has created the Unroll collection using laser-cut steel tubes "We wanted to test just how many pieces we could create with the least amount of material," the designers explained. The metal is finished with a durable powder lacquer to ensure long-term resistance to rust and wear.

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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

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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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

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. "To

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2024

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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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. Read more »

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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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Deezen

JUNE 16, 2023

Raw, tactile materials including clay tiles, earthenware pots and compressed earth bricks define this courtyard home near Chennai, India , designed by local practice Rain Studio. The structure was built from a combination of reclaimed and regional materials, which were left raw wherever possible. The photography is by Yash R Jain.

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2025

Updating insulation was critical, of course, but so was preserving the historic structure with the materials and construction techniques originally used to build it. Once dry, these stone walls were coated with insulation made from lime and hemp and finished with a lime-sand mix. 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

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

The studio retained the existing tiled flooring and the bar In this spirit, the studio retained the interior's original bar – simply re-finishing it in brushed and corrugated stainless steel – and patched up the existing tiled flooring. The photography is by Alicia Dubuis.

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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

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Read: Six trends from Dutch Design Week 2024 including polluted materials and conceptual dinners More than 270 pieces were on show by over 100 Hungarian and regional designers from countries including Austria, Poland, Ukraine, Slovakia and the Czech Republic, with a combination of collectible design alongside more mass-produced product design.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2025

Their design draws on the traditional materials and craft techniques of the Balearic island while also referencing some of the other places its owners have called home, including Africa, the Middle East and Patagonia. This barn originally had just one window, an arched doorway that would have been used to bring livestock in and out.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

Whether it’s reimagining traditional techniques or experimenting with unconventional materials, LUO Studio is challenging the status quo by asking a simple question: How can architecture do better? This initial experiment was more than just a test of material — it was a statement about sustainability and creativity in architecture.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2023

Japanese designer Yuma Kano has created a decorative material that resembles terrazzo from wood , foliage, bark, soil and seeds that was shown at Milan design week. In the Japanese forest industry, these small pieces of wood are a waste material," Kano told Dezeen. "I I wanted to reuse the waste."

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2025

millimetres Despite its lightweight look, the folding technique used to construct the storage unit enables it to support over 100 kilograms of weight on its shelves without requiring additional reinforcement. From a distance, the storage unit appears almost weightless." The metal sheets have a thickness of just 1.6

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

This article explores techniques for optimizing natural light, from architectural layout and window placement to advanced glazing solutions, with a focus on sustainable and aesthetic benefits for new residential projects and home additions. Achieving this balance requires thoughtful selection of materials, window placements, and accessories.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Each piece was finished with a gleaming coat of colourful lacquer. "I And I thought the shapes were really beautiful, as well as the graininess of the material, so I made a vase." "And The pieces are arranged in angled compositions and finished with bright, glossy colours. I was splitting wood for a campfire," Zwets told Dezeen.

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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. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques.

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Dwell

MAY 26, 2022

At the heart of the transformation is a rich palette of recycled materials and an unusual floor plan with an abundance of nooks and angles that introduce light while maintaining privacy. Photograph by Sharyn Cairns "We changed so much from when we started at the age of 25 to when we finished at the age of 40," says Chris. "By

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2025

A special plaster finish was designed that echoes the tracks left by skis in the snow Throughout the 113-room Experimental Group hotel, which is situated in the heart of the Alps, the design nods to the forest and mountains outside.

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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. Terracotta tile roofs and wooden facades create a strong connection to the local environment, both visually and materially.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Harnessing stone as a structural material can make architecture more enjoyable to both build and inhabit argues Tristram Carfrae, an Arup engineer working on the Sagrada Familia , in this Stone Age 2.0 Stone has become a luxury cladding material, whether used as a rainscreen, or as floor tiling," Carfrae told Dezeen. "We

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

Throughout these venues, there were a number of Japanese designers working with discarded or neglected materials and processes. He also showed sample pieces to explain his process, whereby he applied one colour to the wood before cutting away sections and applying a second colour, making the finished material less recognisable as driftwood.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2025

The rugs aim to bring a sense of joyfulness and colour into interiors, and their 100 per cent virgin wool materiality makes them both hardwearing and pleasant to the touch. The resulting rugs have a streaked finish that comes in a range of earthy tones named Ashes, Clay, Moss and Sand.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 30, 2024

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. Yet, this architectural movement isnt solely about functionality; its also about storytelling.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

The products here build on the US heritage of furniture design and manufacturing, only now deploying new materials and modern manufacturing techniques. The sculptural Tera lamp comes in various sizes and finishes, but all are hand-thrown and made from ceramics with solid brass hardware.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2024

Designers including Fernando Laposse , Studio Furthermore and Future Facility will present work exploring materiality and artificial intelligence at a major exhibition curated by Dezeen for ASUS Zenbook during this year's London Design Festival.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2025

Apollo Instruments aimed to satisfy the DSKY's enduring fan base with an object that is made of high-grade materials and accurately represents even the system's smallest details, such as colour and font. Ultimately, we adopted pad printing, a technique first employed in watchmaking during the late 19th century," said Clayton.

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Deezen

JULY 14, 2023

In order to address growing environmental concerns within the furniture and wider design industries, brands are opting to make their products using renewable, recyclable and reclaimed materials, and processes with circular principles in mind. It can be upholstered with Kvadrat's Re-wool material, which is made from 45 per cent recycled wool.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 13, 2025

Every detail, from the choice of materials to the layering of textures, was carefully considered to create an environment that feels both indulgent and inviting, reminiscent of a British stately home or boutique hotel. planting found on board what are the less obvious design notes that underline this connection?

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2025

The name Fragment Line references the lamp's shade, which is made from fragments of glass These sheets are comprised of individual glass fragments fused together by molten glass a technique developed by Studio Dechem. The diversity of these fragments enables a fascinating play of light refraction."

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Hotel Designs

JANUARY 13, 2025

By blending materials, textures, and advanced technology, we create lighting that not only serves a functional purpose but becomes part of the immersive experience. In addition to our fully bespoke lighting service, our Signature collections allow customisation, giving designers the freedom to experiment with materials, finishes, and sizes.

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designboom

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

the 'earthbags' technique converts bags compacted and finished with natural materials like raw earth and straw into thick walls. The post balouo salo uses earth-filled bags for multipurpose cultural center and museum in senegal appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2025

Called Patina Maldives, the resort is characterised by a series of low-rise volumes finished in an abundance of wood, rattan and stone. The materiality of this project aims to work within the local context, construction techniques, resources and climate a rugged regionalism," explained Brunsdon.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

The Wicker Story The Wicker Story began as a spin-off of Hyderabad-based Prelab Design Studio, led by architect Priyanka Narula, exploring how digital design tools could unlock new possibilities for traditional wicker weaving techniques. They include the curvy-edged Melt tables and the enjoyably oversized Fat furniture.

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