Interior Design

Recyclable house is built from cork blocks Matthew Barnett Howland with Dido Milne and Oliver Wilton have used cork blocks to build Cork House in Berkshire, England, which is shortlisted for this year's Stirling Prize. Nestled in the undergrowth beside the River Thames, the dwelling was designed by Howland, Milne and Wilton in response to the architecture industry's impact on biodiversity, greenhouse gas emissions and reliance on single-use materials. The house comprises five volumes topped by pyramid-like skylights, and is constructed from sustainability-sourced cork blocks supported by timber components. It is designed so that in the future it can be easily dismantled,...

Eldorado Stone releases new long-format brick veneer, LoreioBrick Newest profile exudes architectural character with historic European influence and distinct color blends Eldorado Stone’s LoreioBrick, shown in the dimensional Farola colorway, sits at just half the height of traditional brick to anchor a modern façade on homes and buildings. While LoreioBrick is distinctly modern in application, our team drew inspiration from several of Europe’s most enduring architectural wonders, and the result is something truly special and unique. SAN DIEGO (PRWEB) May 08, 2023 Eldorado Stone announces LoreioBrick™, a new long-format brick profile inspired by ancient Roman architecture. LoreioBrick is designed for...

florim ceramiche’s brand cedit unveils compatta collection   CEDIT (Ceramiche d’Italia) merges raw earth with high-end technology for its Compatta collection. The designer, Federico Peri, embraces warm and cold shades such as clay, sand, silt and gravel, through a rediscovery of the age-old rammed earth construction technique of pisé. While promoting contemporary creativity, the porcelain ceramic stoneware slabs tell a story of three-dimensional experimentations, motifs, art, design and architecture. CEDIT reveals Compatta collection by Federico Peri (Pisè Mélange) all images courtesy of Florim Ceramiche     federico peri rediscovers ancient rammed earth construction technique   The porcelain stoneware ceramic company presents Compatta for CEDIT, a project by...

Bruno Spaas Architecture composes WKA Penthouse’s interior   Belgian architect Bruno Spaas designs the interior of ‘WKA penthouse‘ situated on the top floor of a tower building in Antwerp, conceived by Swiss architects Diener & Diener. As the owner and the architect of the project, Spaas takes the conscious initiative to implement suitable materials and custom-made furnishings to form a contemporary sleek interior arrangement.   The entire 350 sqm flooring is made from chunks of local light brown natural stone, while several glazed surfaces reflect the cityscape. An immediate panoramic view unravels upon entering the apartment due to a sizable...

New Town Medical Suite | Cumulus Embodying the practices of a psychologist, Cumulus has looked to create a refined, yet informal space at the New Town Medical Suite in north Hobart. Building to heritage-listed regulations, the office is a sanctuary amongst the cityscape. Skylights and highlight windows allow for a naturally illuminated space with no dark corners. Full-length curtains and carpet soften the space without completely muting it.  Timber features heavily throughout the spaces, bringing warmth and a robust informality. Different applications guide visitors through the space, with timber battens at reception creating a varied texture of light and shade....