"The goal of this novel hybrid building system is to achieve expansive column-free space while minimising material usage, thus leveraging the synergy between wood and natural fibre composites," ITKE head Jan Knippers told Dezeen.
There is plenty of that signature style in this home: from murals in the children’s bedrooms and dramatic marble basins in the main en suite, to beautifully reupholstered art deco armchairs in the formal living room and red joinery in the pantry.
For a test run on his own home, the engineer found that using a brush was unsuccessful but applying the yoghurt with a roller gave a thin coating with a texture reminiscent of ceramic frit – "a product I've specified on building projects to limit solar gains".
With traditional details like wooden beams and a stone hearth, blended with modern touches, a little like Anne Hathaway's own living room, this space has design depth without being overly luxurious; it strikes the perfect balance for a home that never dates too.
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Laser-cut perforated metal facades wrap the exterior of this two-storey boathouse on a shore in Austin, which were used so that the structure receives an equal amount of sun and shade throughout the year.
This transition has presented us with a new era of the kitchen, where the boundaries between cooking spaces and living rooms dissolve, giving way to an integrated hub that evokes a sense of warmth, comfort, and versatility.
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With that in mind, the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) suggest that you wipe your seeds clean of any excess material and then 'lay them out to dry on a greenhouse bench, warm windowsill or in an airing cupboard.
Dasai has brought his experience, which includes beginning architecture firm Sadewa Layout and Design in 2017 and investing more than a decade training style and structure innovation at the Anton de Kom College of Suriname, with him right into his government role. “We are one of the three carbon-negative countries on the planet and we...
Ryan Kaila, garden furniture expert from Kingfisher Direct, explains, ‘Vinegar is the ideal solution to use when cleaning as its acidic nature makes it perfect for breaking down tough stains.
"In a world where 'housing' is slowly succumbing to a tool of capital, GROW hits the pause button, asking for more of where and how we live communally in urban environments," the Modern Office of Design + Architecture (MODA) team said.
Inside, the finishes of Frame House are also restrained, with a monochrome palette of pale and white-painted wood contrasting the exterior and focusing attention through the large windows out onto the landscape.
"Ground-level porosity is evident in the fragmented forms that create corridors leading to the Mary Bethune Courtyard that not only provides public outdoor space but allows the preservation of existing trees.
Design studio IDEO has created a device for healthcare startup Teal Health that enables women to self-collect samples required for cervical cancer screening in the privacy and comfort of their own homes.
‘ After relocating, we coped with the circumstance while working out what to do and building up a fund. We refurbished the large room on the initial floor for ourselves and place in a brand-new shower room as these spaces wouldn’t be impacted by what we were preparing. We had a loft conversion on our...
On the facades of the theatre and the exhibition space, the studio created abstract images of mountain sceneries that mimic a traditional Chinese brushstroke painting and were designed to further emphasise the scenic nature of the project.
