ArchDaily

JANUARY 1, 2024

Image © Ruijing Photo One of the most essential aspects of interior design is lighting – an element that can make or break an interior space of any size or material. Yet good lighting can be especially important for smaller or more crowded spaces, making them feel larger and more open even when their literal dimensions haven’t changed.

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Chaos

MAY 28, 2024

Enhance your spaces with AXYZ and Enscape people models, vegetation, materials, furniture, accessories, and HDRI panoramas — and an improved Cosmos experience.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Image © Yeferson Bernal, Juan David Toro The use of local materials in architecture is becoming more and more important as there is a growing need to find new, sustainable construction methods that can help address the current climate crisis. Milguaduas House / ritmo arquitectos. Read more »

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Image Cortesia de BDG Architects Zwolle Greenhouses are elegant and ingenious structures that incorporate simplicity in design while creating light-filled spaces that shape indoor climates. With walls and roofs composed mainly of transparent or translucent materials, these structures harness solar energy to create a controlled environment.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 1, 2023

Image Courtesy of HEWI The role and relationship of furniture in architecture and space design are of great relevance. Thus, the relationship between furniture and space becomes a constant dialogue in which design, aesthetics, and materials contribute their dimension.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 2, 2024

Image © César Béjar via Archdaily When we think of spaces that foster meditation , our minds often travel either to Japan's Zen gardens, where clean lines and carefully arranged landscaping call for stillness, or to Scandinavia's designs with neutral tones and soft fabrics. Casa Ederlezi contrasting with the surrounding Mountains.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 28, 2024

Courtesy of Fiandre A surface does more than simply cover a space—it transforms it, infusing personality, rhythm, and soul. It evolves from being a mere backdrop to becoming an active element that shapes the atmosphere through the interplay of material, form, and light.

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Archinect

JULY 25, 2024

The concept blends material inspiration and creative spatial configuration together with form. Today, we’ll highlight a new coffee shop in the country's third-largest city, Nakhon Ratchasima, called French Kitsch III.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 7, 2023

The move away from these economic sectors and the potential of these sites has contributed to a move to adapt these spaces into public amenities. © Scott Shigley Beautiful sites with stunning views along the waterfront of major cities often go unused due to the industrial remains of a past economy based on shipping and manufacturing.

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Archinect

JUNE 27, 2024

A NASA press release stressed its ability to be transferred over for additional use as a building material for structures on Earth, adding that its long-term prospects rely on "science and technology that doesn’t yet exist."

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024

How are wellness spaces connected to natural environments ? Living in spaces around water continues to be one of the greatest interests and attractions for a large portion of the global population. Image © Marte Garmann How does floating architecture relate to nature?

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Archinect

MARCH 12, 2024

As a ‘Space Architect’ working on the design and delivery of 3D printed habitats on the Moon and Mars, Melodie Yashar is aware that, even in space, 3D printing does not exist in a vacuum.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 17, 2023

Researchers aiming to combat rising global temperatures have developed a new 'cooling glass' that can turn down the heat indoors without electricity by drawing on the cold depths of space. The new technology, a microporous glass coating, can lower the temperature of the material beneath it by 3.5

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 26, 2024

Image © Eleazar Cuadros How is it possible to open educational spaces to the outdoors , and what are the appropriate conditions for their development? What bioclimatic strategies can be implemented to contribute to environmental comfort and the cultural preservation of communities? Read more »

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 10, 2024

Apple ’s new The Observatory event space at Apple Park in Cupertino, California has been unveiled by the tech giant as part of the launch event for the new iPhone 16. The building runs on 100% renewable energy. An architect for the project has not been revealed.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

A green space was enacted in a void created by removing the existing central median strip, and safety lighting has been installed to prevent tunnel sensation. The project succeeded in reducing greenhouse gas emissions by 44 tons, while using over 88,000 pounds of locally sourced recycled glass (the equivalent of 70,000 wine bottles).

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

This is because a built structure encompasses multiple functions, systems, materials, products, and requirements of all kinds. Image © Lara Swimmer Balancing functional and aesthetic elements in building design is a crucial but often complex task.

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Avontuura

OCTOBER 18, 2023

It includes both a living part with a practice space. The post Nestled on the edge of the dunes and the North Sea, Tidal House explores the relationship between material, landscape and dweller appeared first on Åvontuura. The house is situated on Texel Island on the border of dunes and the North Sea.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 14, 2024

Led by Katherine Chia and Arjun Desai, the firm describes its approach to design as one that “merges technology, material innovation, sustainability, and the craft of building into collaborative and socially dynamic environments.” LM Guest House.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 13, 2023

Time Space Existence 2023, Palazzo Mora. Image © Federico Vespignani At this year's Venice Architecture Biennale , The European Cultural Centre (ECC) presented the sixth edition of its extensive architecture exhibition titled Time Space Existence. Coburg University of Applied Sciences and Arts.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 20, 2024

Formed from the elemental process of firing clay, minerals and water at high heats, tiles become a robust, hard-wearing material with a myriad of applications. Today, they serve as a global motif, both ascetic and pictorial, available in a panoply of colors and textures.

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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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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The brief for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property in Studio City "was to design a home using all natural materials", according to Diaz, who has developed several single-family homes across the city. They are all hand chosen and speak with one another in each space." The photography is by Sam Frost.

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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. Large potted plants are placed throughout.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 9, 2024

Asif Khan , Lina Ghotmeh , and seven other colleagues from around the Middle East region served as judges for the competition, whose brief asked for a collaborative team to design a Musalla prayer space equal to 1,615 square feet.

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ArchDaily

MARCH 6, 2024

Winner of the Pritzker Prize in 2024 , the Japanese architect's work can be recognized for its ability to establish and challenge conventional spatial concepts of materiality, creating spaces that promote interactions and connections between people and their surroundings.

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Archinect

MARCH 22, 2023

’ Photo credit: Yu Bai Seeking to respond to the theme with a project that explored “the intersection between living organisms and architecture,” the studio chose mycelia as their working material due to its ability to survive and adapt to varying environments.

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ArchDaily

JULY 2, 2024

Ladder Street Cultural Space. While the debate rages on, many improvements and alternative approaches have emerged around this material, highlighting that achieving sustainable construction involves using the right material for the right job from the outset. Read more »

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2024

We have had a large number of people reach out to tell us their stories about how the spaces they inhabit are having a profound negative impact on their wellbeing. Yes, many of our everyday spaces are doing us harm. These comments were dismissed with the reply: "I don't think we can say that spaces can cause depression."

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

Solid ceramic blocks, recognized for their ability to withstand compression and offer strength and durability to structures, are materials frequently used in architecture. However, innovation in construction materials has made space for solutions that combine tradition and modernity, transforming the use of materials such as brick.

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ArchDaily

JUNE 24, 2023

© Derek Swalwell A healthy environment that is also visually appealing in our homes has become increasingly sought when it comes to designing houses and residential spaces, especially during the world’s current context. Read more »

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ArchDaily

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024

While most constructions today still opt for traditional pitched or flat roofs, advancements in construction materials and techniques are leading to greater design exploration and layout variations. This has resulted in a rise in green roofs , passive insulation solutions, and more innovative uses of rooftops. Read more »

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ArchDaily

AUGUST 28, 2024

These materials highlight the varied geology of Latin America and illustrate how local cultures have adapted their construction methods to natural conditions, resulting in unique and meaningful architecture. Merida House / Ludwig Godefroy Architecture. © Rory Gardiner Latin American architecture is rich and diverse. Read more »

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ArchDaily

MARCH 25, 2024

Image © Salva López According to the climatic conditions of each region and its implantation environment, exterior enclosures play a fundamental role in providing the necessary climatization and ventilation conditions to make indoor spaces habitable and comfortable.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 28, 2023

© Adria Goula The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Read more »

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Archinect

APRIL 3, 2023

Image © Eric Staudenmaier Image © Eric Staudenmaier Inside, a sequence of light-filled gallery spaces begins with the largest Showroom A, which is framed by a soffit ceiling and features a second oculus that plays host to an exposed si.

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ArchDaily

MAY 22, 2024

© Joana França Brick is one of the oldest and most versatile materials in construction, going beyond the simple masonry wall. Spreading across Europe and Asia around 1200 BC, they replaced materials such as wood and stone in scarce regions. Its origins date back to 7500 B.C., with kiln-fired specimens appearing around 3000 B.C.,

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