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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designboom

OCTOBER 22, 2024

caneplexus blends tradition with modern design, offering sustainable architectural and décor solutions crafted from natural materials. The post smart, eco-conscious architecture and décor inspired by nature’s finest materials appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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ArchDaily

JULY 4, 2023

Cortesia de AGENCE UNITE Designed by architect Anthony Rio and his firm Agence Unité , the Château des Pères hotel project showcases the integration of innovative design and materials in the realm of hotel architecture. Taking inspiration from nature, it reimagines the traditional hotel room as a protective nest.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Inspired by practices that intersect various uncommon layers in their creations, we talked with architect Guto Requena. He also addresses crucial questions about fostering innovation and creativity with new materials in architecture, among other topics. Equipe do Estudio Guto Requena. Photo Courtesy by Guto Requena. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 18, 2024

Image credit: Moreno Maggi Image credit: Moreno Maggi Set within the Cortile della Farmacia courtyard at the University of Milan , the ‘Amazing Walk’ seeks to “blur the boundary between built and natural environments in a surreal way.” ” Standing 24.6

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ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

The marble tiles in the pavilion are iconic elements, symbolizing the architect's commitment to quality materials, craftsmanship, and the creation of spaces that inspire and transcend time.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The design for Casa Emma was inspired by the space inside Eduardo Souto de Moura 's pyramid design for the Paula Rego Museum in Lisbon. Its captivating central feature is a central lightwell that works to channel natural light into various parts of the home, which is tucked away on an unassuming side street in the city of Morelia.

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Archinect

MARCH 27, 2024

The 85-year-old sculptor who made architecture more or less a permanent condition of his art was known for inventing a process for bending corten steel to create works he explained were about eliciting sensation and intended to display the unseen physical forces of nature.

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Archinect

MAY 2, 2024

The adaptive reuse of a former grocery store into the first American home for the popular Japanese brand pays homage to the naturalism of its native country while mirroring the “dance” of fermentation.

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designboom

OCTOBER 17, 2024

onion opts for natural materials and organic shapes, drawing from the contours of the mountainous environment. The post onion expands nature-inspired resort with pool villas atop thai mountains appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Photo credit: Design team The three predominant materials to be used in the scheme’s construction are concrete for the primary form, local larch for the inner railing, and stainless steel for the outer railing. Chosen in part to reflect the crisp nature of the surrounding env.

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Archinect

JULY 22, 2022

ZGF’s answer was a singular terminal building housed under one undulating, mass timber roof, accompanied by an interior strategy which prioritized biophilic design, interior landscaping, daylighting, and natural materials. ” Image courtesy of ZGF Architects The roof is inspired by.

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

According to the project team, four core principles influenced the museum’s design: community, nature, education, and the preservation of the museum’s vast collections. The museum will also be a hub for research. The museum will have rounded corners that are reminiscent of the erosion and weathering.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 26, 2024

The studio placed meeting rooms, ancillary spaces, a gym and a model workshop in the centre of the plan, with two large skylights bringing in natural light. Colours, materials and biophilia have been used to enhance wellbeing and connectedness with nature within the studio," said Tengbom.

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Archinect

MAY 27, 2022

In order to supplement sustainability goals tied to the home’s current preservation needs , Fallingwater and the surrounding Bear Run Nature Reserve will now offset a full 100% of the structure’s energy use via a network of 540 individual 5 x 3-foot bifacial solar panels said to produce 254,880 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of electricity a year.

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023

These tones encompass a spectrum of shades reminiscent of natural elements such as earth, clay, sand, and stone, fostering a deep connection with nature. They are readily available in various construction materials, paints, and coatings, allowing for captivating texture combinations.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Designed in collaboration with Huawei’s internal design team, the store seeks to create an “experience-rich concept that brings people, nature, and technology together and caters to consumer preferences.”

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2024

The realities of climate change have driven another big year in material innovation in 2024. Christien Meindertsma aimed to rebrand linoleum and establish a new visual language for the misunderstood material with the Flaxwood tiles she created for manufacturer Dzek.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 4, 2024

Aiming to redefine the boundaries of physical spaces and conventional forms, these curves are often times inspired by nature. Many times, organic architecture stands as a testament to what we are able to make in 2024, innovating in structural and material technology.

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Archinect

MAY 26, 2023

It represents an iterative design approach inspired by natural evolutionary processes, leveraging computing power to explore a large number of possible permutations of a solution, quickly and in real-time.

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Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

Its design ensures the maximization of daylight and passive thermal comfort while using natural materials. ” The department store is inspired by traditional Japanese building techniques featuring a timber structure that greatly lowers the building’s embodied carbon and offers a distinct.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 15, 2024

The 265-room design is being promoted as the first ‘carbon-positive’ hotel development in the United States and features a combination of highly sustainable building materials and offsetting strategies that target a LEED Gold certification.

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Archinect

JUNE 5, 2024

Inspired by the topography and vernacular architecture, the concept of this mountain villa aims to achieve a positive integration of architecture with the immediate natural surroundings. Construction of the upper volume is materialized with CLT (cross laminated timber), frequently hailed as the future's answer to concrete.

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Avontuura

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

Ocean Grove Surf Life Saving Club takes inspiration from the nature of Victoria’s sandstone coastline to guide its form and materiality. The post Wood Marsh design a dune-like clubhouse near Melbourne appeared first on Åvontuura.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2024

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The Australian Outback is an iconic expanse of arid wilderness and an endless source of inspiration for architects. The design, inspired by the natural and cultural history of the site, evokes a deep connection to the surrounding landscape.

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ArchDaily

JULY 18, 2023

With its diverse textures, compositions and structures, this natural element has captivated human interest for centuries. Depending on the region and environmental conditions, salt rock has been found in diverse applications in architecture, such as a construction material that uses blocks of salt to build structures, bricks, or tiles.

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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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Archinect

OCTOBER 23, 2024

Similarly, the way of materials science is to produce new materials from all things nature with an eye for the future. The designer Fang Lei is inspired by the Daoist idea of "Dao giving birth to all things".

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Above, large dormer windows bring additional natural light into the space. Image credit: Felix Michaud Image credit: Felix Michaud The home’s contemporary spatial sequencing is contrasted by materiality drawing inspiration from the area’s agrarian architecture.

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Archinect

JUNE 9, 2023

A four-bedroom home in midtown Toronto designed by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design, Garden Circle House is a response to the client’s desire for a sustainable home inspired by nature, connected to the outdoors and awash in daylight.

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Archinect

MARCH 22, 2024

When designing the interior of this office building, we took our inspiration from Brazilian brutalism: natural materials such as concrete and wood, dark colours and lots of plants. Behind its door, a new world opens up: a green oasis bathed in natural daylight. This tropical patio forms the entrance to the first floor.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 6, 2024

The latest edition of “ Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture ” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today. So, what exactly are they doing to shake things up?

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

The structure will be built of rammed earth, a process using soil and other natural materials from the St. “Since it’s outdoors and it's intended to be a community of public peace, we really wanted it to be reflective of that,” the museum’s founder Lois Conley said of the deeper inspiration behind the project.

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2023

Utilizing air as its principal building material, the 46-foot installation will thus invite visitors to contemplate both natural systems and time, “exhaling” gusts of wind at different intervals before inflating again in order to inspire a sense of optimism amongst its viewers.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 28, 2021

The interior design of the villa consists of two primary elements: the clear delineation of natural materials and volumes as a programmatic signifier. Wood and ceramic are two recurring elements in the project that emphasize the rustic inspiration.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

x 10-foot) installation hinges on an intricate series of LED tiles and a combination of seamless and warp-less mirrors that create an expansive, awe-inspiring internal environment. The massive 40 x 6 x 3-meter (131 x 19.5

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

This contemporary interpretation pays homage to the local architectural style, drawing inspiration from thatched Tudor cottages with pronounced chimneys.

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