ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

As traditional custodians of the land, indigenous communities posses a profound understanding of their ecosystems, locally-available materials, cultural norms and social constrains. This knowledge holds insights valuable for shaping contemporary architecture, helping it adapt to both the people and their environments.

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Deezen

JANUARY 7, 2025

Kr 's first project, the primary school was constructed from local materials and aimed to incorporate local climate strategies. Kr used local materials and resources for the school's construction. Francis Kr's entire body of work shows us the power of materiality rooted in place," the jurors said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 20, 2024

The first uses the brand's intrecciato technique of braided leather. For the intreccio foulard technique, the leather is ruched before weaving The new edition of the Model 600 has been made in two sizes and five different colours including black, grey, red, emerald green, and "Bottega Veneta green".

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

From the jump, our conversation was all about proving his thesis that geometry, or building technique, is more important than materials when it comes to sustainable construction. With the right geometry, a lot can be done with a small amount of materials. he said, about a minute into the conversation. Order your copy today.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2024

It acts as a resource for research on Korea, introduces Korean writers to the New York audience, and provides educational materials for young Korean-Americans and those interested in Korean culture. They were fabricated as modular units using thin plywood panels, slats and metal components to be efficient and cost-effective.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

Studio Gang's design includes several techniques to reduce energy usage including the green roof and "lids" that protrude over the windows to shade the interior. Recycled materials were used on the interior. Developer Urban Villages offset these emissions by acquiring 7,000 metric tons worth of carbon credits.

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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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Deezen

NOVEMBER 17, 2024

The tables are sold individually in colours including orange, lilac, pink, yellow, blue and mint green, which the designers said were informed by pastel sweets. The glass tables feature a gradient effect that is introduced during the production process using a spray technique.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2025

Interior designer Dorothe Meilichzon has transformed the Experimental Chalet Val d'Isre hotel in the village of Val d'Isre, France , with interiors informed by skiing and the surrounding mountains and forests. "We We wanted to move away from the usual ski resort decor," Meilichzon, who is the founder of design brand Chzon , told Dezeen.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2025

For the fifth iteration of Desert X , artistic director Neville Wakefield and co-curator Kaitlin Garcia-Maesta crafted a show informed by the "temporality and nonlinear narratives" of the surrounding desert. and Mexico before 1848.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2024

Showcased in the NEST building, a laboratory for experimental fabrication techniques, the Cadenza staircase is composed of 16 identical prefabricated concrete steps made from a 3D-printed mould.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2024

The hybrid shell-arch bridge structure features self-anchoring, curved-tied arches that create dramatic visual movement while maximizing material efficiency and costs," he added. The post "Ancient glacial landscapes" inform Toronto Port Lands Bridges by Grimshaw appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

JULY 9, 2024

Other references found in her illustrations, which feature across the interior, include body armour modelled on saris, cyborg masks and space guns informed by Mughal architecture and garments with the distinctive patterns created by ikat dyeing. There's even a table for playing the Indian board game Carrom. The photography is by Yushy.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2025

Dezeen Showroom: Spanish design brand Nanimarquina has published an array of its rugs on Dezeen Showroom, from those informed by strings of beads to others that mimic human faces in profile. German artist Sabine Finkenauer worked with Nanimarquina on a collection of bisected circular rugs decorated with contrasting colours.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 31, 2023

Montessori patterns informed the layout of the building The studio's design draws on Montessori patterns, which are 28 spatial ideas derived from the principles of Montessori – a method of education that encourages hands-on learning rather than formal teaching. All our material choices were maxed out for performance.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2024

By making it easier to identify textiles that have a greater positive impact on people and planet, FranklinTill hopes to enable a shift towards regenerative materials. "We We can only move towards a regenerative approach to textiles by understanding the full lifecycle of our materials," said co-founder FranklinTill Caroline Till. "As

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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. Out of the box, the DSKY Moonwatch can display information including the time and date, GPS navigation, an alarm and stopwatch.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2025

In addition to its gabled form and visible timber-frame structure, Tudor influences also informed the layout of the home, with living spaces organised in a pinwheel around a central fireplace and concrete chimney.

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Deezen

APRIL 19, 2023

Copenhagen-based Natural Material Studio and designer Zuzanna Skurka have created an installation at Milan design week from soft bio textiles made from surplus bricks. Rule one is, you should work with materials that are already there," studio founder Bonnie Hvillum told Dezeen in Milan. And that's the beauty and honesty of it."

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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

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

MARCH 19, 2025

Founded by designer Xiaotong Wang, the studio's pieces blend influences from Chinese and Western culture, as well as traditional and modern crafting techniques. Samindaman Designer Samuel Aguirre used bio-based materials to form sculptural, organic furniture for his studio, Samindaman.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 17, 2024

The camps tented pavilions blend into the rugged terrain, using natural materials and soft, earthy tones that echo the deserts palette. Architects working in unfamiliar locations must similarly become keen observers, immersing themselves in the local context to inform their designs. Take, for instance, the use of local materials.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 18, 2025

The display shows a range of pieces including furniture, lighting, jewellery and installations, showcasing Wood's characteristically bold use of colour, eclectic patterns and unexpected material combinations. The Bloom lights were informed by Mexico City. Particle Stack was created for Wood's first display at the Design Museum.

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Deezen

APRIL 3, 2025

The idea of reflection and correspondence is a common thread in Wong's films, and at the restaurant, he used materials that would help the Shanghai space mirror venues in Prada's hometown of Milan. Nestled within the cafe, the study showcases curated antique furnitures and rare collectibles.

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Deezen

JULY 9, 2024

Other references found in her illustrations, which feature across the interior, include body armour modelled on saris, cyborg masks and space guns informed by Mughal architecture and garments with the distinctive patterns created by ikat dyeing. There's even a table for playing the Indian board game Carrom. The photography is by Yushy.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2024

Photography by DePasquale + Maffini for Vinson & Co They were designed to be utilitarian and functional, based on architect Le Corbusier 's (Charles-Édouard Jeanneret) modular system, but adapted to meet the material contexts of India, using local wood and techniques.

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2025

Drawing influence from the fluidity of the ocean , the students experimented with Kirigami folding techniques before cutting the final plastic panel using a computer numerically controlled (CNC) machine. For more information about IE University and its courses visit its website. Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2025

The "ethereal beauty" of classical Japanese Noh theatre informed Kengo Kuma and Associates ' design for the Banyan Tree hotel in Kyoto , with a dedicated stage hidden in its stepped gardens. This same pattern, covered in locally sourced gold leaf, also features across headboards in the guest suites.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2025

Local architect Malek Alqadi was informed by Petra and other Middle Eastern archaeological sites when designing the structures, which were made from board-formed concrete and include luxurious facilities such as a sauna and cold plunges.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

The clients also supported the design with high quality materials and construction. LUXELAKES · The Water Theater by Antoine Predock Architect , Chengdu, China In addition to its uniquely varied massing, the building’s warm materiality stands out. The key material for the project is the bush hammered concrete.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2023

The designer and the studio displayed several of their creations — a pink chair called Loopy and three vessels with a look reminiscent of woven baskets — at the Material Matters fair during the London Design Festival. Their experimentation yielded a "massive amount" of samples and textures, said Neal.

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Deezen

MAY 3, 2023

Fashion brand Loewe has worked with global artisans to create a collection of wooden chairs decorated with woven materials including foil, shearling and paper that was shown as part of Milan design week. Loewe was one of a number of big fashion houses that showed at Milan design week this year.

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Architizer

MAY 6, 2024

AI technology has revealed techniques such as generative design, simulation and optimization through the use of algorithms and machine learning systems. Sean Ahlquist, professor in architecture at the University of Michigan and the principal material researcher of the project stated: “Computational design is about design exploration.

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e-architect

MARCH 4, 2025

Beyond knowledge and techniques, common sense and wisdom are the most powerful tools he adds to the designer’s toolbox,” states the 2025 Jury Citation, in part. His honest architecture presents the sincerity of textural materials and processes, displaying imperfections that endure, rather than degrade, through time.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

Using simple, inexpensive materials, the project creates a monumental yet accessible design that has had a transformative effect on the city and the people who live there," said the jury. This project utilises minimal materials for maximum impact, embodying the essence of a community centre," continued the judges. "A

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Deezen

MAY 21, 2024

Dezeen Showroom: British textile brand Camira has launched a range of fabrics in collaboration with textile artist Kate Lawrie, combining material innovation with intricate patterns.

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