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Cubo Design Architects celebrates traditional Japanese craft in Tokyo home

May 2, 2023 Jon Astbury 0

Traditional Japanese materials and details are fused with contemporary finishes at C4L House in Tokyo, designed by local studio Cubo Design Architects. Informed by traditional Japanese construction, the home was designed by Cubo Design Architects to celebrate “the warmth of things made by hand”. It was created in collaboration with several local artisans working with

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MAD’s first South American building will resemble “twisting vines”

May 2, 2023 Cajsa Carlson 0

Chinese architecture studio MAD has unveiled visuals of Qondesa, a skyscraper for Ecuador’s capital Quito that will feature a planted facade and become the city’s tallest building. The mixed-use tower, which will house “intimately-scaled” urban apartments, is set to take the title of Quito’s tallest building from Danish studio BIG’s nearby Iqon tower. It also

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Pekin House / TIM ARQUITECTOS

May 2, 2023 Andreas Luco 0

“As a designer for TIM Architects, I always try to maintain the design guidelines that characterize our studio, such as the absence of ornaments and moldings, the accesses as protagonists, the glazed spaces, the purity of the facades and the wise division of the internal spaces according to their use as, for example, the separation between the kitchen and the social space -says the architect Felipe Aracama, in charge of the Casa Pekin project-.

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Dezeen shortlisted for 10 prestigious publishing awards

May 2, 2023 Tom Ravenscroft 0

Dezeen has been shortlisted for four Association of Online Publishers awards, three Professional Publishers Association and three British Society of Magazine Editors talent awards. Dezeen’s was recently shortlisted for editorial team of the year at both the Association of Online Publishers (AOP) and Professional Publishers Association (PPA) awards. The magazine was also shortlisted for Best Online Brand: B2B and Small Digital

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What to Know When Choosing a Range Hood (19 photos)

May 2, 2023 Sam Ferris 0

Whether you want a stainless steel chimney hood or a custom wooden creation on which to display art, a hood can either be a superstar of the kitchen or stay completely under the radar. While we can’t make up your mind for you, we can steer you in the …

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Farrell Centre opens with exhibition showcasing mycelium and fake fur

May 2, 2023 Amy Frearson 0

An architecture centre founded by British architect Terry Farrell has opened in Newcastle, England, with an exhibition exploring building materials of the future and “urban rooms” for local residents. The Farrell Centre is an exhibition gallery, research centre and community space that aims to provoke conversation about architecture and planning, both in the city and

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Innovation in Wood: 10 Inspiring Projects from Hello Wood Festival

May 2, 2023 Eduardo Souza 0

Towers, walkways, decks, cabins and tree houses. Since 2010, the Hello Wood Festival has erected dozens of temporary constructions, with one common denominator: wood. The initiative aims to make knowledge about this material more accessible to everyone, as it has immense potential for the future. However, despite its potential, wood still faces various prejudices within the construction industry. Through the connection between designers and artists from different cultural, academic and professional backgrounds, the event uses construction as a platform for innovation, discussion and knowledge. It offers participants the unique opportunity to experiment with sustainable design and construction methods, encouraging learning through experience, held in a forested area near Budapest, Hungary.