Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Natural light is an essential design element that profoundly impacts a home’s aesthetics, energy efficiency, and livability. The Importance of Natural Light in Residential Design Understanding the value of natural light in a home extends beyond simply creating bright spaces.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

The new, 15-story glass commercial space was constructed inside the building’s old brick masonry shell, offering tenants 460,000 square feet of Class A office space enhanced by carefully-inserted biophilic elements and marked by the firm’s attenuation to ascendant health and wellness considerations typical in modern workplace design.

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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. The circular shape of the chairs also allows for sitting cross-legged.

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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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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. Natural stone elements, such as hearths or accent walls, evoke a grounded, timeless feeling, ideal for cooler months.

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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.

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Architizer

MARCH 5, 2025

Its delicate framework, combined with glass walls, creates a sense of openness, reconnecting visitors with the citys natural and historical landscape. CNC technology allowed for extreme precision, transforming a complex concept into a tangible, functional interior that feels both intricate and natural.

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ArchDaily

JULY 13, 2023

Through clean lines and smooth plans, the project stands out as a landmark of modernism. Image Cortesia de Tecnografica Mies van der Rohe's Barcelona Pavilion is known as a sublime fusion of art and simplicity.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2024

The interior of the homes are characterized as ultra-modern and warm. And being able to support people’s desire to live in nature is too important to miss,” said Susan Barnes, Principal at Skylab. The prefabricated homes are entirely made of recycled and recyclable steel. “These home designs merge state.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

For most people, modern living requires spending most of the day in interior spaces - in fact, according to a report by the Environmental Protection Agency, the average person spends around 90% of their life indoors. © Eugeni PONS. Thus, one option is to increase the amount of time we spend outdoors. Read more ».

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

The interior of Nando's restaurant in Chesterfield. Image © Clayworks Rammed earth is one of the oldest methods of constructing walls and still holds great potential for modern earth construction. Read more »

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ArchDaily

APRIL 16, 2024

© James Steinkamp The question, "How can we control natural light in interior spaces?" Some design solutions include installing shading devices, planning spatial orientation, and building forms for indirect natural light. is fundamental in architecture. Therefore, it is crucial to control its entry effectively. Read more »

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ArchDaily

JUNE 23, 2023

In a more modern context, Frank Llyod Wright designed a residential retreat in which water is its protagonist , redefining the relationship between man, architecture, and nature. Read more »

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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

OCTOBER 15, 2024

MAD Architects wanted the reference to natural rock formations to appear to be imposing itself on an otherwise typical residential facade. The cave-like textures feature in the interior The glass on the west-facing side was also given a highly reflective coating, and at certain times of the day, it can reflect the mountains on the horizon.

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Image © Kavin Kumar La Sa Natural light , fresh air , and a constant, comfortable temperature. These are three of the most basic components we need in our interior spaces. By expanding and increasing the use of glass in contemporary building facades , we can increase natural light.

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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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Archinect

MAY 3, 2024

Located in the -El Bercial- neighborhood, with garages, sports facilities (swimming pool and paddle tennis), a children's play area integrated into a common interior space of green and living areas. This concept has inspired a unique promotion of 20 single-family homes, within El Bercial, a modern and.

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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. The Akari lamps were designed by Noguchi, who began his career as an artist after dropping out of his premedical studies.

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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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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

Tiered levels create a variety of shared areas, including interior terraces, outdoor terraces and a stepped access to the amphitheaters, fostering collaboration and interaction between staff and students. Inspired by French estates, the fan-shaped layout maximizes sunlight and natural ventilation while preserving the site’s natural features.

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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

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 7, 2025

Tucked under a railway in Canary Wharf, Kricket is a modern Indian restaurant that takes cues from the saturated works of American realist painter Hopper in particular, his 1942 depiction of an all-night diner in Nighthawks. Other readers took a more blunt view, with Marius suggesting that "those interiors need a stiff drink."

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Archinect

AUGUST 29, 2024

Toronto -based architecture and interior design studio Atelier Kastelic Buffey (Akb) has designed a modern cottage secluded amidst the natural beauty of Ontario ’s Georgian Bay.

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Architizer

MARCH 24, 2025

How does one transform a home into a lens for nature? While the residence is highly modern, it features the materiality, strategic site orientation and warm, welcoming feel of a traditional cabin in the woods. Upon the projects completion, the homeowners stated: Modern windows made all the difference in the world.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

House XO has a structural steel frame surrounded by mango trees 3dor Concepts aimed to blend "natural beauty with industrial design elements" for the home's design, using an oversized steel frame to create loft-style spaces with high ceilings and full-height windows overlooking the surrounding garden. The photography is by Studio Iksha.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

Titled Wine Country Barn, the scheme is described by its designers as “a testament to modern architecture’s ability to blend harmoniously with nature.” San Francisco -based Malcolm Davis Architecture (MDa) has completed a rural timber home addition in Northern California Wine Country. The design unites the e.

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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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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2025

California studio Brooks + Scarpa has included roofs with exaggerated gables for the angular black -metal-clad Steeplechase house in the forests of North Carolina , USA, designed to merge modern and traditional elements. Steeplechase is characterised by two 31-foot (9.4-metre)

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 19, 2025

Imagine stepping into a space where shimmering mosaics evoke the serenity of natural landscapes. TREND Groups collection of artistic glass mosaics captures natures essence , turning walls, floors, and feature spaces into immersive, breathtaking environments that invite wonder and relaxation.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2024

Jospéphine Fossey created a geometric lamp from the biomaterial The designers were encouraged to showcase Reishi's adaptability and durability in their objects, with the only constraint being that they should preserve the material's natural colour. The metal's patinated surface is complemented by Reishi's naturally mottled texture.

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The Architect's Newsletter

JANUARY 8, 2025

AKILA Eyewear emphasizes Japanese craftsmanship, natural materials, and modern precision.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

Thermory has named a winner for each of its four categories – Best Private House, Best Public Building, Best Interior and Best Sauna – this year, selected from 59 submissions from 16 countries. The award for Best Interior was presented to Tallinn Airport Business Lounge, designed by local studio KAMP Arhitektid.

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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. Natural lighting enhances spatial quality, adding warmth and complementing the simplicity of lines and forms. Photo by TANAKA Juuyoh via Flickr.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

Spanish studio Mesura salvaged stone remnants of old fountains, archways and Gothic buildings to create the interior of this Aesop store in Barcelona. Located on the city's Avinguda Diagonal, the skincare store has been shortlisted for a Dezeen Award in the small retail interior category. No paint or surface treatments were applied.

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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. Made from bio-based, sustainable polymers, RE/8 reduces the carbon footprint by up to 80% and can be used indoors as a striking interior feature or outdoors for shading and ventilation.

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