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Innovative, sustainable materials and ideas that make a difference in architecture.
27-09-2023 - Materials
Casa Encinos by APT, a fusion of form and function respectful of the local context
With Casa Encinos, Architect Lilian Rebollo from the APT arquitectura para todos studio has created a small architectural gem that respects the breathtaking natural context of the Santo Domingo Ocotitlán village situated in the El Tepozteco National Park, in Mexico. The use of local materials, techniques and labour makes the project particularly sustainable.
09-08-2023 - Materials
Mimosa Architects transforms the outdoor cinema in Prachatice
In their transformation of the old outdoor cinema in the Czech town of Prachatice, Mimosa Architects drew their inspiration from the imagery of film, with its reels and projectors. The complex now has a new face, offering a new attraction for summer evenings with a special focus on urban greenery and maintaining all the charm of its past.
19-04-2023 - Materials
In harmony with nature, Casa Entrecopas by Marina Vella
Peruvian architect Marina Vella has designed Casa Entrecopas, a home that draws both inspiration and materiality from its location: the interior of a large historical farm located North of Lima, in Peru. Thanks to the construction techniques and to the local materials used, the result is an architecture that is intrinsically sustainable and in close harmony with the idyllic surrounding landscape.
RECENT PROJECTS
22-10-2018 - Materials
Henley Halebrown, De Beauvoir Block
RIBA London Award 2018 winner De Beauvoir Block in London is by UK architecture practice Henley Halebrown, who came up with new workspaces for creative businesses in this characteristic semi-industrial terrace, also adding a central external courtyard and rooftop studios.
08-10-2018 - Materials
Architecture49, regional materials showcased for the Golf Exécutif Montréal clubhouse
Nuns’ Island, is a green oasis in the St.
25-09-2018 - Materials
Opening of Dallara Academy, Atelier(s) Alfonso Femia
All-round excellence: the new Dallara Academy building in Varano de' Melegari in Emilia Romagna officially opened to the general public on 21 September.
21-09-2018 - Materials
The Shack, Feldman Architecture
The designers of Feldman Architecture have transformed a small weekend cottage not far from San Francisco into a true architectural gem, An attentive intervention that makes the most of the landscape as well as the characteristic features of the original building.
19-09-2018 - Materials
Material of the Year exhibition at the London Design Fair
During the annual London Design Festival running in September 2018, the London Design Fair presents its second Material of the Year event.
06-09-2018 - Materials
Scenic Advisement Offices by Feldman Architects
The design team from Californian firm Feldman Architects are behind the conversion of the 1909 Bricca stables on Battery Street, San Francisco, now home to the offices of an investment bank.
