A selection of photographic work by American artist Matt Niebuhr that looks closer at nature to reveal the patterns of repetition and form that inspire much of his drawing work.
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A Look Inside – Mjölk Issue No III
An exclusive glimpse inside Mjolk’s newest publication, Volume III. Exploring the mysterious world of the Japanese tea ceremony, featuring legendary architect Terunobu Fujimori.
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The return of the Drop – An Icon by Arne Jacobsen
Designed by Arne in 1958 as part of the SAS Royal Hotel in Copenhagen, the Drop chair has been re-launched by Fritz Hansen after more than 50 years in hibernation.
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Denis-Ortmans House by Dethier Architecture
Dethier architects designed the Denis-Ortmans house to offer an alternative approach to single-family housing. They used cutting-edge technology to create a structure that was economical.
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Houses and Interiors by Alexander Brenner Architects
Alexander Brenner’s interiors seem to be a study in simplicity and flexibility, the tones inside are quiet with lots of versatile fixtures. Some might think this purity is austere, but to me it has a calming effect.
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Ruegg House by Marcel Meili, Markus Peter Architects
Marcel Meili, Markus Peter Architects have a fantastic website that acts as an archive and gives you dates of each build and the exact location, making it both simple and functional.
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Lina Bo Bardi’s Bowl Chair
The Bowl chair seen here, designed by Brazilian modernist architect Lina Bo Bardi in 1951. Arper has worked hard to interpret this chair so it’s applicable to modern manufacturing methods, whilst still trying to remain faithful to the original design.
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Design and Architecture by Hermann Kaufmann
Searching through all these different architecture portfolios can get a bit samey, often the builds look very similar to all the others out there. Alongside my goal to discover new and interesting architects, I’m also on the hunt for technical details that showcase how the builds are constructed, importantly how they are developed and designed. Videos can be good, you can see construction …
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Essential Forms by Pedro de Passos
One thing I always find remarkable is that many of the individuals we pick-up on seem to have very similar influences. Even in unusual ways, whether it be their outlook on life, cultural references, or the importance of certain creatives throughout their journey. It’s almost as if all these dots connect in strange ways, all channeling towards a similar aesthetic. I’m sure designers pick up on this quite often, there’s so much content on the web …
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Studios Houses and Single-Family Homes by Peter Kunz Architecture
These studio houses and homes by Swiss Peter Kunz architects are absolutely superb, a fantastic mix of glass and concrete, with the stripped back white walls inside adding a unique contrast. All of these builds are light traps, designed with the big glass windows to really let the light penetrate the wide open spaces. But it’s also interesting to note the numerous shadows created by the dark …
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Simple Furniture Solutions by Gautier Pelegrin
These simple furniture solutions by French multidisciplinary designer Gautier Pelegrin. Made using a variety of materials, showing that he’s versatile and isn’t one dimensional.
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Aspirational Architecture by Kidosaki
Aspiration is an interesting subject to explore, especially in the field of architecture. When I saw these magnificent structures by Kidosaki architects in Japan it reminded me of our will as human beings to build homes that are not only necessary to sustain life, but also to represent ambition and future goals. Good architecture encourages fantasy, it links the past (what we hold important and want to remember) with the future. It does …
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