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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Archinect

APRIL 16, 2025

Completed on an alley site in Capitol Hill, Brown House is a timely demonstration of the ingenuity required to add density wherever possible as a means to alleviate the housing production shortage that has overtaken the city.

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Archinect

APRIL 17, 2023

Archinect's Fellow Fellows series showcases individuals who are currently in or have recently finished an architecture fellowship. Academic fellowships provide unique opportunities for designers and researchers to explore specific topics of interest while teaching.

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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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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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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. Thus, we managed to merge the exterior with the interior of the residence in an efficient and sustainable way.

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ArchDaily

MAY 28, 2024

The museum, located on the west coast of Haikou City in Hainan Province, aims to be a landmark that integrates modern architecture with natural surroundings, promoting the convergence of technology and nature. The museum is expected to finish its curtain wall and landscaping by June this year and open for visitors in 2025.

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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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ArchDaily

APRIL 29, 2024

Being a natural element and presenting a negative carbon footprint at the end of its life cycle, wood offers multiple finishes, textures, and tones that can be associated with being outdoors and providing, on some occasions, spaciousness, warmth, and relaxation at the same time.

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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. Constructed with firewood concrete and finished with a reed covering, the living walls create an eco-conscious dwelling that seamlessly connects with its natural surroundings.

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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. The interplay of warm oak, polished concrete, and natural light creates a harmonious dialogue between textures and tones."

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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

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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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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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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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

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

The building addresses its coastal site with a sand-like exterior finish, appearing as though it were a natural landform. Image: © Herzog & de Meuron. Courtesy Qatar Museums. A sculptural polished plaster stair serves as the entrance to the building.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2025

"Setting the distant view of the city profile on the water calls out its ephemeral nature and delicate relationship with water." The living areas are passively cooled Set between the Las Vegas Strip to the east and Red Rock Canyon to the west, the house balances urban and natural influences.

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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

FEBRUARY 9, 2025

Urko Snchez Architects has added a series of classrooms to a school in Nairobi "The main concept was to create a village for children hidden in the forest, fostering a strong connection with nature," the studio told Dezeen. Classrooms were dispersed in forest clearings to preserve native trees and avoid disruption."

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2025

White concrete is also used for the floors that surround the house, while indoors, the ceilings are finished with stucco and aluminum frames the large glass windows. Hidden Villa is finished with custom-made furniture and built-in cabinetry, integrated into the villa's architectural design.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Mailen Design and Peter Bradford Architects have completed a barn-like home in Kent "The main concept for Weald House was to create a home that feels deeply connected to its natural surroundings whilst offering a modern, comfortable space for family living," director of Mailen Design Ben Mailen told Dezeen. "We

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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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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. Bio-Architecture Formosana has created Taisugar Circular Village (TCV) "TCV establishes a sustainable framework that cultivates a sense of community," said the studio. "It

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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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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2025

Seeking Grace From Abandoned Borey to Wellness Resort The half-finished housing development is emblematic of Cambodia’s aspirational economy. Our concept centered around nature, given the project was just a few minutes from Siem Reap’s ancient temple park.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2025

Given its vantage point over the surroundings, Lisbon-based Pedro Domingos Arquitectos looked to created a home that would "seamlessly integrate with nature", featuring large cut-outs, terraces and a rooftop pool. Every window frames a breathtaking landscape, offering views of either nature or the sky, like perfectly composed photographs."

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 28, 2024

They discussed ongoing learning opportunities; building something from nothing; architecture comradery; construction; appreciation for man-made and natural objects; technical drawings; when architecture projects are finished; and more. Read more »

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Architizer

MARCH 24, 2025

How does one transform a home into a lens for nature? Additionally, the Modern collection of windows are complemented with Marvin Ultimate Sliding doors , offering even more natural light and airflow to the space. Upon the projects completion, the homeowners stated: Modern windows made all the difference in the world.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2025

Looking to create a home that would "seamlessly integrate with nature", the studio integrated large openings that frame the surrounding landscape, along with terraces and a rooftop pool. Designed by Harrison for himself and his wife, the L-shaped home is finished with concrete stucco and features and open-air courtyard and expansive garden.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

We transformed the remains of an old paper mill into a distillery that places nature at its core," said Heatherwick. Finished in the same blue hue characteristic of Bombay Sapphire bottles, the glasses and larger bottles in Heatherwick's collection are distinguished by pleated detailing and a sculptural hourglass shape.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The material palette centres around the use of chukum, a water-resistant and plaster-like finish made from tree resin and limestone, to create "an ambience that is both organic and sustainable". Perched on a grid of steel columns and raised above an open ground floor, the hotel is aptly named Floating Hotel.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 10, 2024

"The double-storey light and ventilation oculus, which we refer to as the 'top hat', not only shapes the external form of the building but also plays a key role in the internal layout by bringing natural light and ventilation into the heart of the home," said Good. At the back of the home, the openings are minimised to prevent overlooking.

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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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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

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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