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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

ArchDaily

JULY 5, 2023

For many, these words have come to define the architecture of Japan , a country that has long served as a source of cultural and technological inspiration for countless societies worldwide.

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MIT researchers create strong, ultra-light architected materials using kirigami techniques

Archinect

AUGUST 24, 2023

Researchers at MIT have developed a lightweight architected material inspired by the cellular structures found in natural materials such as honeycombs and bones. The structures are described as "steel cork" by Gershenfeld due to their lightweight nature combined with high strength and stiffness.

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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 16, 2024

While this knowledge was never truly lost, the techniques associated with these materials have long remained in the background. The combination of innovation, ecological awareness, and, fundamentally, the revaluation of natural resources that have accompanied humanity since its earliest days.

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From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

This platform combines works from various sources of inspiration and artistic techniques, encompassing everything from sketches and paintings to architectural photography. It fuses multiple influences from various contexts, including architectural work.

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Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

It takes its inspiration from the art of kirigami, a Japanese paper craft whose technique has been shown to achieve ultrastrong performance in similar lightweight structures. Mile Zero, as the winning project is called, is designed to double as a hiking trail marker for the Razorback Greenway in Northwest Arkansas.

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traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS

designboom

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

the collection includes a console, a low table, and a divider inspired by the japanese craft that assembles wooden geometric patterns without nails. The post traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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RIBA Announces the 26 Winners of the 2023 National Awards Showcasing UK's Best New Architecture

ArchDaily

JULY 10, 2024

This year’s award celebrates projects that feature “inspiring examples of existing buildings and structures that have been given a new lease of life.” Recognized for intelligent design and collaboration with clients and local communities, the award winners also showcase innovative construction techniques and thoughtful material selections.

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Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

ArchDaily

MARCH 3, 2024

However, the industrialization of this material, the perfection of techniques, and experimentation with its various applications have allowed buildings erected today to continue using it in different ways and various regions of the country, specifically in wooded areas. Read more »

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Parametric Architecture January Workshops

ArchDaily

JANUARY 4, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

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Parametric Architecture March Workshops

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels.

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Parametric Architecture May Workshops

ArchDaily

APRIL 18, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

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Parametric Architecture June Workshops

ArchDaily

MAY 19, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

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metal 3D printed bike by futurewave discards traditional welding techniques

designboom

JULY 13, 2024

futurewave's 'plug and play' assembly system features standardized, biomimicry-inspired junctions and an exposed battery design. The post metal 3D printed bike by futurewave discards traditional welding techniques appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

From the elaboration of the Baroque movement to the geometric framework of modernism, architects found inspiration from stylistic approaches, techniques, and concepts of historic art movements, and translated them into large-scale habitable structures.

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Inspired by desert environments, this terracotta system uses water to cool indoor spaces without electricity

Archinect

OCTOBER 24, 2022

Industrial designer and illustrator Yael Issacharov has designed an air conditioning system whose terracotta tile structure is inspired by desert environments. Nave Air Conditioning System by Yael Issacharov.

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Monumental Outdoor Glass Installation to Be Unveiled at Milan Design Week

ArchDaily

APRIL 18, 2024

In the serene embrace of Palazzo Isimbardi, “ Re/Creation ” offers a space where minds are free to wander, inspired by the fluid grace of molten glass. The title refers to the innovative technique of fused glass, where the essence of fused glass lies in letting go.

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2024 Best Articles: Architecture’s New Voices, Rediscovered Territories, and a Spirit of Shared Knowledge

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 18, 2024

The architectural landscape of 2024 saw a growing exploration of new building systems and technologies, often inspired by vernacular solutions. Discussions around decolonization , the preservation of traditional building techniques , and the integration of local narratives into design continued to gain momentum.

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Parametric Architecture August Workshops

ArchDaily

JULY 14, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels.

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Parametric Architecture April Workshops

ArchDaily

MARCH 22, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels.

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sapiens brings ancient japanese technique in italy reviving tradition with high-tech planks

designboom

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

sapiens’ ardes dry plank hi-tech black, inspired by the traditional japanese shou sugi ban technique, completes italian winery volcanalia, designed by ASA studio. The post sapiens brings ancient japanese technique in italy reviving tradition with high-tech planks appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Foster + Partners designs timber department store in Tokyo

Archinect

JUNE 2, 2022

” 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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Explore SCI-Arc's 2023 Summer Programs for high school students and adults

Archinect

MAY 10, 2023

Open to creative individuals, inspired professionals, and current college students and graduates, Making+Meaning is a four-week career exploration and portfolio-building summer studio program that introduces students to architectural experimentation and transformative design techniques in a unique and lively studio setting.

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Interiors of Pastry Shops and Bakeries: Design Strategies that Integrate Functions, Users, and Materials

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024

While architecture can serve as inspiration for the design of forms and configurations of edible elements, it also contributes the techniques of descriptive drawing, architectural composition, and staged planning to the culinary language. What design strategies are applied in the contemporary interiors of bakeries and pastry shops?

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The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Architizer

NOVEMBER 4, 2024

Using techniques passed down through generations, the ancient people of Nubia crafted gently curving vaults that were so extraordinary and resilient to the sands of time that they have endured for millennia. One of the key drivers behind this uptick in Nubian Vault techniques being used in projects is the socioeconomic benefits.

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Federico Babina's architectural flag illustrations deconstruct the notion of borders to imagine an alternative world

Archinect

JUNE 14, 2024

Today is Flag Day in the United States and in celebration of the country’s first adoption of the national flag as a symbol of unity in 1777, we’ve decided to present some of the select architecturally inspired works of the Italian-born graphic designer Federico Babina.

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Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

ArchDaily

DECEMBER 31, 2023

Image © tumblr In a time marked by environmental challenges and a growing demand for authenticity and cultural diversity, architects are increasingly turning to indigenous knowledge systems not only as sources of inspiration, but as viable solutions to adapt and respond to local and global challenges.

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Parametric Architecture October Workshops

ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 20, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

Architecture

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Parametric Architecture November Workshops

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

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Parametric Architecture July Workshops

ArchDaily

JUNE 23, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels. Read more »

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Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

ArchDaily

JULY 21, 2023

Through explorations anchored in local laterite, they have developed the material as a modern finishing technique, investigated its potential as a natural dye, discovered new ways to employ its thermal properties, and now build the research prospect of other local materials. Read more »

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Traditional design techniques are "alive and well" in Le Salon de Septembre exhibition

Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2023

Guided by the motto "Remastering The Past", the collective thought it fitting for the show to highlight the fact that traditional design techniques are "very much alive and well". The post Traditional design techniques are "alive and well" in Le Salon de Septembre exhibition appeared first on Dezeen.

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Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

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.

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Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick

ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Image Courtesy of Rieder Facades / Ditz Fejer Contemporary architecture evolves in tandem with the materials and construction techniques available in each region.

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Lasvit’s "Re/Creation" Emerges With Handcrafted Fused Glass of Various Textures and Forms

ArchDaily

MAY 12, 2024

Drawing inspiration from the fluidity of molten glass, the very title signifies a technique inherent in fused glass craftsmanship, where the material is allowed to organically flow into a predetermined shape guided by gravity. Re/Creation" emerged as a central attraction for visitors, offering a space for relaxation.

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Parametric Architecture September Workshops

ArchDaily

AUGUST 15, 2024

Guided by industry experts and visionaries, these immersive sessions will explore cutting-edge techniques, innovative tools, and practical applications, creating an inspiring and dynamic learning environment where participants can take their design expertise to unprecedented levels.

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From Art Nouveau to the Bauhaus: How Home Interiors Looked in Popular Art Movements

ArchDaily

AUGUST 18, 2023

By incorporating art into buildings and interior spaces, they have been transformed, resulting in a fusion that creates beautiful, inspiring, and spiritually uplifting environments.

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Art Interior Home Technique

The New Canon: 5 Standout Techniques that Dominate Contemporary Architectural Photography

Architizer

AUGUST 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. This technique can make the architecture feel more three-dimensional and dynamic, adding a sense of depth and realism. Order your copy today.

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Niwatorigoya is a chicken coop inspired by Japanese shrines

Deezen

JUNE 15, 2023

Niwatorigoya was designed by 2m26 Designed and built by 2m26 , the structure is a reinterpretation of the traditional joinery techniques used at the Ise Grand Shrine in Japan's Mie Prefecture. The post Niwatorigoya is a chicken coop inspired by Japanese shrines appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Yuki Okada.

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MVRDV's new Flores Tower is a top-to-bottom exhibition of flower power

Archinect

MARCH 14, 2022

Image © MVRDV x Arttenders x Alex Verhaest, © 3D Capacity Taking the surrounding MVRDV-designed arboretum as its inspiration, the glass-paneled facade is activated by a digital scripting technique that projects a layered composition with images of 1,800 different floral species taken from various databases and university libraries.

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Lesley Lokko named among BBC's 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2024

Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Architect and educator Lesley Lokko has been named on a list of 100 inspiring and influential women of 2024 by the BBC. Also featured on the list is fashion designer Yasmeen Mjalli, whose garments are inspired by Palestinian life and traditions. The image is courtesy of the RIBA.

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Woods Bagot's LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South expansion has broken ground

Archinect

JULY 13, 2023

MSC South’s construction will utilize what the architects describe as a first-of-its-kind technique, where its building components will be built offsite and then delivered to the location for assembly. The design also draws inspiration from LA ’s modernist homes.

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Grand Hyatt Barcelona has opened its Art Deco inspired doors

Hotel Designs

APRIL 16, 2024

Infused with Art Deco-inspired design, each room boasts the latest amenities, such as cosmetic products by Natura Bissé, creating an atmosphere of sublime indulgence. At the heart of the hotel’s allure are four distinctive dining destinations that offer a fusion of locally inspired and internationally influenced flavours.

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Nanjing Lishui OCT Exhibition Center by Lacime Architects

Archinect

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

Drawing inspiration from abstract geometric forms, the designer abstracts the unique historical charm of Liushui onto the canvas of a new building. Employing geometric design techniques, the architects enable the building space to enter the city at a local level and leap out from a global perspective.

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Principal Officer's Residence in Samoa by Garrison Architects

Archinect

APRIL 8, 2024

The traditional Samoan fale inspired our design of the Principal Officer’s Residence in Apia, Samoa. The undulating roof and thin pilotis of the new building reflect the skeletal structure and sheltering roof of the fale as interpreted through a modern sensibility and contemporary building techniques.

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Carbonized Wood: A Traditional Japanese Technique That Has Conquered the World

MIT researchers create strong, ultra-light architected materials using kirigami techniques

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Smart, Eco-Conscious Architecture and Décor Inspired by Nature’s Finest Materials

From Sketch to Painting: A Digital Art Gallery To Inspire Everyday Architectural Work

Kirigami-inspired shade structure wins the 2024 Forge Prize for innovation in steel architecture

traditional japanese woodworking technique adds dimension to forêt furniture series by ODS

RIBA Announces the 26 Winners of the 2023 National Awards Showcasing UK's Best New Architecture

Architecture in Mexico: Projects Using Stone

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metal 3D printed bike by futurewave discards traditional welding techniques

5 Art Movements that Influenced Architecture

Inspired by desert environments, this terracotta system uses water to cool indoor spaces without electricity

Monumental Outdoor Glass Installation to Be Unveiled at Milan Design Week

2024 Best Articles: Architecture’s New Voices, Rediscovered Territories, and a Spirit of Shared Knowledge

Parametric Architecture August Workshops

Parametric Architecture April Workshops

sapiens brings ancient japanese technique in italy reviving tradition with high-tech planks

Foster + Partners designs timber department store in Tokyo

Explore SCI-Arc's 2023 Summer Programs for high school students and adults

Interiors of Pastry Shops and Bakeries: Design Strategies that Integrate Functions, Users, and Materials

The Nubian Vault: Applying Old Construction Techniques to Modern Building Problems

Federico Babina's architectural flag illustrations deconstruct the notion of borders to imagine an alternative world

Exploring Indigenous Wisdom: A Journey through Architecture Rooted in Tradition and Community

Parametric Architecture October Workshops

Parametric Architecture November Workshops

Parametric Architecture July Workshops

Exploring Local Material in Contemporary Architecture: PWDC Transforms Building Surfaces in Nigeria

Traditional design techniques are "alive and well" in Le Salon de Septembre exhibition

Where Italian Style Meets Wellness and Serenity: The Case of Villa Apua

Line Up for Concrete Curves: Curvilinear Facades Doing the Trick

Lasvit’s "Re/Creation" Emerges With Handcrafted Fused Glass of Various Textures and Forms

Parametric Architecture September Workshops

From Art Nouveau to the Bauhaus: How Home Interiors Looked in Popular Art Movements

The New Canon: 5 Standout Techniques that Dominate Contemporary Architectural Photography

Niwatorigoya is a chicken coop inspired by Japanese shrines

MVRDV's new Flores Tower is a top-to-bottom exhibition of flower power

Lesley Lokko named among BBC's 100 most inspiring and influential women of 2024

Woods Bagot's LAX Midfield Satellite Concourse South expansion has broken ground

Grand Hyatt Barcelona has opened its Art Deco inspired doors

Nanjing Lishui OCT Exhibition Center by Lacime Architects

Principal Officer's Residence in Samoa by Garrison Architects

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