ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

Museum & Biodiversity Research Center / Guinée et Potin Architects © Stephane Chalmeau The use and demand for natural materials in architecture and interior design have facilitated the revival of updated traditional construction systems for the contemporary context. Read more »

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 13, 2025

However, as industrialization untethered material from place, the balance shifted. The cost of transporting goods fell, the appetite for resources grew and suddenly, construction was no longer restricted by the availability of materials. Importing materials is ecologically and financially costly.

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ArchDaily

JANUARY 2, 2024

Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Design studio Simplicity used a palette of natural materials including wood, stone and tatami to evoke the look and feel of a traditional Japanese inn when creating the ryokan floor of the Four Seasons Hotel in Osaka.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

As the colder seasons arrive, our homes and interiors take on a new role: they become sanctuaries from the chill, offering warmth, comfort and a sense of refuge. In architectural design, achieving this level of comfort requires a thoughtful blend of elements such as materials, lighting, textures, and spatial arrangements.

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2025

One of these tools is CNC (Computer Numerical Control) technology a method that cuts, mills and carves materials with machine-guided precision. Whether carving out wooden lattices, constructing gravity-defying pavilions, or repurposing recycled materials, CNC technology can help turn complex ideas into reality.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2024

The featured designs range in size, shape and material, from a wooden shelf built into a headboard to a simple stack of books, demonstrating the variety of options available to people seeking a perfect bedside unit. The post Eight bedrooms with bedside tables that add a modern touch appeared first on Dezeen.

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Dwell

MARCH 4, 2025

Extreme climate has helped shape modern architecture from its beginnings. In summer months, these eaves shut direct sunlight out of the interior of the Frederick C. The simplicity of uninterrupted geometries where the materials color and texture provided decorative richness came to define early modern architecture.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2024

Continuing our review of 2024 , we reflect on some of the most striking residential interior designs on Dezeen from the past year including projects by Fala Atelier and Uchronia. From muted minimalism to unusual colour blocking, the projects listed below highlight the scope of global interiors trends from the last 12 months.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern. Casa Malaparte in Capri or some of the vacation villas of Gio Ponti on the North Italian Riviera are examples of this architectural style.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2024

The challenges of preserving and upkeeping mid-century modern homes mean many are at risk of demolition , conservation experts tell Dezeen as part of our mid-century modern series. Many mid-century modern homes are at risk of demolition. A number of notable mid-century modern homes have been razed recently.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Even with material and technological advances over time, this function remains fundamental. Nowadays, high-performance building envelopes expand this protective function by using advanced materials and technology, transforming into essential elements of sustainable and resilient design.

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Deezen

MARCH 23, 2025

Continuing our Art Deco Centenary series, this lookbook rounds up eight statement interiors that seek to incorporate a sense of 1920s glamour. Art deco interiors can be recognised by their decorative approach typically finished with geometric patterns, polished surfaces and extravagant materials like marble.

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ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

Through clean lines and smooth plans, the project stands out as a landmark of modernism. 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

MARCH 20, 2025

McCulley Design Lab was enlisted to bring this 1962 post-and-beam residence back into the modern-day moment while retaining its midcentury focus on organic materials, indoor/outdoor flow, and exceptional views. Key to the renovation was to continue with the original mid-century philosophy of blending interior and exterior living.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Australian architect Mark Jeavons worked with interior design practice Ohlo Studio to restore Tomich House, a heritage-listed 1970s house in City Beach, Perth. One of the key changes made was reworking the layout to restore this original flow, while also making the house more functional for modern living," he added.

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Deezen

MARCH 17, 2025

Read: Black timber and metal cloak low-lying Weald House in Kent "Material choices were guided by sustainability and our contemporary reinterpretation of Tudor architecture," Hakimian explained.

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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

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Continuing our mid-century modern design series , we explore Japanese-American designer Isamu Noguchi 's Akari lamps made from Japanese washi paper, which remain a staple in stylish interiors to this day. Any material, any idea without hindrance born into space, I consider sculpture." Everything is sculpture," Noguchi said.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 30, 2024

The modern and futuristic architecture of Sub-Saharan Africa reflects the aspirations and progressive spirit that dominated the early years of independence for many countries in this region between the late 1950s and early 1960s. Kenyatta International Conference Centre. Shutterstock Image.

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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. These louvers, oriented at varying angles, reduce solar heat gain and allow for expansive full-height glass windows, ensuring natural light fills the interiors.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

We should bring back the holistic approach and interdisciplinary ethos of the mid-century modern designers, argues Dominic Bradbury as part of our mid-century modern design series. There are many magical ingredients that, mixed together, help to explain the enduring resonance of mid-century modern design.

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2025

The weather-beaten concrete shell of an old villa overlooking Lake Como in northern Italy has been transformed into a modern home by British practice Tuckey Design Studio. Throughout the interior, the studio exposed portions of the concrete shell that had weathered over time, creating "highly textural" surfaces.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2024

It is made of recycled materials from previous projects "In this regard, the new bedroom for Roma, a six-year-old girl, offers two ways of being inhabited," the studio added. One is interior, for the colder months of the year, and the other is exterior, under the gabled roof, designed to be used during the summer months."

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Deezen

MARCH 20, 2025

Southeast London 's Eltham Palace is an unusual marriage of medieval and Tudor architecture and the opulent interior-design choices of 1930s millionaires, which forms the next instalment in our Art Deco Centenary series. It is one of a selection of spaces at Eltham Palace furnished by aristocratic Italian interior designer Peter Malacrida.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2025

Read: "Ultra-modern" skyscraper by Behar Font & Partners under construction in Miami "The Residences at 1428 Brickell's architecture is a sculptural expression of fluidity, with shape playing a major role in its makeup," said ACPV Architects CEO Patricia Viel.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 2, 2025

Among the many elements that make up a building, openings play a crucial role in connecting the interior and exterior, balancing privacy with transparency, and allowing the entry of natural light and ventilation. Read more

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2024

The renovated building contains 75 modern apartments , along with wellness facilities and street-level retails. Read: Sydney's Sirius building goes on sale for £75 million amid heritage register controversy BNV also designed the majority of the interiors. The photography is by Bryn Donkersloot.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 21, 2024

While impermeability was a desired outcome, the porous building materials available always allowed some water, wind, or outside particles to leak into the interior spaces. Building technologies of the past rarely managed, however, to create a complete separation between us and the outside world.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Exhibited at Design Miami's 2024 Paris edition , the Mycelium Muse exhibition was a collaboration between materials company MycoWorks and creative agency Paragone , which represents emerging creatives including many of the designers chosen for the project. The metal's patinated surface is complemented by Reishi's naturally mottled texture.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

Courtesy of Terrazzo & Marble Initially conceived as a way to use fragments from marble construction waste , terrazzo is a material widely used around the world, with its modern roots dating back centuries to Venice, Italy. This is accomplished through four leading principles that guide architects in specifying epoxy terrazzo.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Textured tiles and exposed surfaces feature in the rehabilitation of this historic home in Valencia completed by local interior design studio Paloma Bau. Originally built in 1925, the studio aimed to improve its dark and heavily partitioned interiors to transform the space into a modern and functional home for its young owner.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 8, 2024

This includes sustainable energy concepts, support for regional producers, and the use of natural materials in the entire resort. In the three villas, the W2 Manufaktur studio and architect Ulrich Stöckl have curated interiors that blend rustic Alpine style with modern luxury, featuring products from Dornbracht.

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Deezen

APRIL 12, 2025

Timber cladding was left exposed in the interior Throughout, the wooden structure and cladding of the home has been left exposed, allowing the untreated pine planks on the exterior to gradually turn a silver-grey over time. Many architects in Norway have offered a contemporary take on the country's traditional timber cabins.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

When we think about minimalist architecture and interiors, many of us visualize uncluttered, monochromatic spaces in white, gray, and earthy tones, complementing unadorned, streamlined forms. Materials like exposed concrete, steel, glass, wood, and stone are selected for their inherent beauty, introducing subtle richness through texture.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

Interior spaces at House XO were designed to have a minimal appearance "Material choices focused on sustainability and efficiency. Concrete walls were minimised, and lightweight fly ash bricks, made from recycled materials, were used throughout the house," it added. The photography is by Studio Iksha.

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Deezen

APRIL 18, 2025

Each is marked by a distinct colour and material. Piano House sits on a prominent rocky outcrop in West Vancouver The main floor with the dining, living and kitchen areas is clad in soft beige vertical battens with expansive decking in the same material. The interior is designed to coordinate with the banded nature of the exterior.

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