In the heart of Capitol Hill, Seattle, the architecture firm Heliotrope has designed a home that embodies modern living through a deep focus on materials. Created for a couple, an artist and an engineer, the design balances a contemporary character…
Platowood is a thermally modified wood product that experts developed for long-term performance in architectural applications. They make it from fast-growing species such as fraké, poplar, and spruce, sourcing the timber from certified forests and processing it without chemical additives.Through…
A Gateway Concept Rooted in HistoryJapanese studio I IN, led by Yohei Terui and Hiromi Yuyama, has completed the design of a Blue Bottle Coffee cafe in Takanawa Gateway City, Tokyo. The project draws inspiration from the area’s rich historical…
VY Architecture Studio’s Vaazh House in India is an ambitious experiment in form, but it raises serious questions about the balance between artistic expression and functional living. The home’s most dominant feature—a wave-like concrete roof made from earth-toned ribbons—attempts to…
Introduction to Construction Material Dimensions and WeightsConstruction projects require a thorough understanding of the dimensions and weights of construction materials to ensure structural integrity, cost-effectiveness, and efficient project management. A solid foundation begins with using the correct material specifications—knowing which…
Designer Rob Diaz has crafted a custom-built residence in Studio City, Los Angeles, that draws heavy inspiration from Mallorcan villas. This four-bedroom, five-bathroom home reflects a commitment to natural materials and earthy interiors, blending the outdoors seamlessly with the indoors.Natural…
Dutch designers Suzanne Oude Hengel and Joris de Groot have introduced an innovative shoe concept called Welded Loop, created entirely from a single material: thermoplastic polyurethane (TPU). This recyclable material enables the production of every shoe component, including knitted uppers,…
Studio Bark has added Water Farm, a timber-framed house, to a family farm in Suffolk. The design is influenced by the geometric forms of local timber-framed buildings and agricultural structures in nearby villages. The house features an origami-like, wood-clad roof…
Thick walls of exposed concrete create a buffer from the surrounding city at House in Nishizaki, Japan, completed by architecture practice Studio Cochi Architects. Located in a newly developed residential area on a former landfill site in Okinawa, the clients…
Tropical Space, an architectural studio, has designed the Terra Cotta Workshop in Vietnam, featuring perforated brick walls and a traditional brick kiln. This visitor center is located along a river in Dien Phuong and complements the Terra Cotta Studio, a…
Leap is an innovative material developed by Beyond Leather Materials, made primarily from upcycled apple waste. This Copenhagen-based company, founded in 2017 by Hannah Michaud and Mikael Eydt, is at the forefront of developing next-generation materials that embody the principles…
Italian brand Casalgrande Padana has introduced Fusion Green, a striking addition to its Fusion tile collection. These tiles capture the essence of oxidized metal, blending industrial aesthetics with the durability and versatility of porcelain stoneware.Design and AestheticFusion Green tiles are…
In the heart of Abbey Wood, southeast London, Commonbond Architects has crafted a unique workspace that reflects their commitment to sustainable building practices. The Gardenhide Studio, built at the end of a garden, serves as both an office and a…
Peris+Toral Arquitectes, a Spanish architectural studio, has designed a striking social housing block in Son Servera, Mallorca, known as Living in Lime. This project comprises 42 housing units and employs a design approach that minimizes its visual impact on the…
Grafted, a local architecture studio in Norwich, has added a striking red-hued extension to a Victorian house situated in the Golden Triangle of the Heigham Grove conservation area. This project, known as Cast Corbel House, showcases a combination of red…
Nestled amidst the serene landscape of Kiawah Island, the Victory Bay House stands as a testament to thoughtful design and environmental stewardship. Crafted by the local architecture studio Habitable Form, this timber-clad dwelling harmonizes with its surroundings while offering respite…
At the most recent Cersaie, the Iris Ceramica Group presented two projects steeped in the concept of circularity, including their “Planet-Friendly Booth” – an installation that consists entirely of reusable, circular components – and “Attract”, an inventive and sustainable dry…
Materials & SurfacesEngineered rattan showcases its remarkable versatility as a material that seamlessly blends nature and technology, providing inventive and eco-friendly solutions across various industrial sectorsKaruun is an innovative and sustainable material developed from the transformation of rattan, a climbing plant that grows in the tropical forests of Indonesia. The plant of rattan has been
In the lead-up to Milan design week, we have rounded up eight residential and hotel interiors in the Italian city that are united by their use of muted colours and diverse materials. As the Salone del Mobile furniture fair is set to kick off next week, alongside its surrounding Fuorisalone events programme, these interiors provide
Today, as the world and the Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA), in particular, race to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 to avoid the worst effects of climate change – researchers are working to decarbonise concrete, one of the most polluting materials in the world.Did you know concrete’s key ingredient cement currently accounts for about
With its layered heights being reminiscent of growth patterns found in nature – Chicago-based Noah Taylor fabricates a ‘Shell Lamp’ brilliantly showcasing how 3D-printed PLA can be both structural and active.© Noah TaylorIn an ongoing global environmental crisis – consumer 3D printers are the solution to consolidate our used materials as we enter the stage
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