Archinect

APRIL 14, 2023

Japanese fashion designer Takahiro Miyashita, through his eponymous label TAKAHIROMIYASHITATheSoloist., The piece stands 43 inches tall and depicts the iconic structure like a sculpture in the process of being carved from a block of cement. has unveiled a Hi-Fi speaker in the form of New York City ’s Flatiron Building.

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Deezen

JULY 10, 2024

But [we're] not talking about the cement that's gone into making that possible." Sometimes it is constructed in its raw form, but often it is stabilised with a binder, such as cement , to improve its strength and durability. The best way to enhance the characteristics of rammed earth is to stabilise it with cement."

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 11, 2024

Rounded layers of smooth cement plaster take cues from traditional stone-carved architecture at TropiBox, a home in Kerala, India , designed by local studio Tropical Architecture Bureau.

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2025

Designed in the 1950s, the three-storey building is one in a series of brick townhouses by the Chinese-American architect IM Pei that were integrated into an area with small, historic homes as part of an urban renewal initiative. The buildings feature deep-set arched doorways and rectangular windows.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 18, 2024

A figure-eight-shaped accommodation block is among the buildings made from rammed earth and compressed earth blocks at the Rwanda Institute for Conservation Agriculture campus by US studio MASS Design Group. More than a symbol, RICA thrives as a biodiverse ecosystem, guided by a meticulous plan for native species restoration," he continued.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 19, 2024

Inspired by the natural architecture of human bone, engineers at Princeton University have developed a new cement-based material that significantly enhances the toughness of traditional concrete. The study introduces a unique design that incorporates cylindrical and elliptical tubes within the cement paste.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2024

Industrial designer Mary Lempres has created a bio-cement structure developed to mimic naturally occurring oyster reefs that tackle coastal flooding , filter seawater and promote biodiversity. The structure was designed to be placed underwater When creating the modules, Lempres and her team made "hundreds" of prototypes.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 11, 2024

Here are 10 of the best solutions that have put a promising spin on cement , plastic , fur, linoleum, or even introduced something new. The method involves recycling old cement from demolished buildings by heating it up and reactivating the compounds within it.

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designboom

FEBRUARY 10, 2024

MVRDV will reshape shanghai's industrial heritage with its 'gate M west bund dream center,' revitalizing a former cement factory. The post MVRDV to breathe new life into a former cement factory in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

MAY 27, 2024

cambridge researchers find out that used cement can be a substitute for lime flux to produce recycled cement, which can then be used to make new low-emission concrete. The post cambridge researchers discover the world’s first process to produce zero-emissions cement appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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designboom

APRIL 5, 2023

the project celebrates easy living in the countryside through an open-plan design. The post cement blocks and iron lattice enclose private courtyard in rural vietnam appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Handmade blocks made of grey and red cement define the facades of Small Houses, a collection of homes that Cambodian studio Bloom Architecture created as a "haven" from the bustling streets of Phnom Penh. Inside each residence, a double-layered facade of cement blocks and glazing provides light, air and privacy to the living spaces.

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ArchDaily

APRIL 9, 2024

Similar to bricks, these blocks are stacked together and bonded with mortar, typically composed of cement, sand, and water. Additionally, there are special units designed for corners or beams with longitudinal reinforcements. How can we creatively incorporate them into our designs? Read more »

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2024

Danish architecture studio Schmidt Hammer Lassen has adaptively reused a domed cement factory in Shanghai , China, to create a performing arts and sports venue. It can also be adapted for exhibitions Schmidt Hammer Lassen was founded in 1986 and today it operates as the Danish branch of global design firm Perkins&Wills.

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designboom

APRIL 25, 2024

The post green cement exterior enfolds residence in athens by oikonomakis siampakoulis architects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. oikonomakis siampakoulis architects' project redefines the perception of the athenian polykatoikia.

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designboom

AUGUST 4, 2024

The post from beach clubs to hotels: unopiù cements its place as the go-to brand for outdoor projects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. unopiù's expertise in furnishing outdoor areas makes them the preferred choice for high-end hotels, resorts, and other commercial spaces.

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Archinect

JANUARY 14, 2022

The German University of Technology in Oman (GUtech) along with Danish 3D printer producer COBOD and Mexican cement company Cemex has completed the largest 3D printed building in the world made with real concrete. Located in the Omani capital of Muscat, the 2,100-square-foot structure was designed as a typical social housing unit in Oman.

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Contemporist

OCTOBER 1, 2024

Grizzo Studio has shared photos of MALAU, a new bakery that includes handcrafted pieces of dyed cement in its design.

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The Architect's Newsletter

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Character can’t The post Min Design cements a commitment to public space with The Garden Party in San Francisco appeared first on The Architect’s Newspaper. For the large-scale developments required to meet growth, few live up to their claims of placemaking, community, and resilience.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 8, 2022

That they may make us sicker, that they could make us healthier if they were better designed.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2025

A loaf-shaped window fronts the terrazzo-accented Can Pa bakery in El Terreno, Palma de Mallorca , created by British designer Jasper Morrison as part of the Project Gomila regeneration scheme. The post Jasper Morrison designs Mallorcan bakery to feel "like it had always been there" appeared first on Dezeen.

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designboom

OCTOBER 27, 2023

a fluid metal 'ark' will be designed as a contemporary intervention atop a decaying cement factory in shanghai. The post MAD architects will perch a futuristic ‘ark’ atop a cement factory ruin in shanghai appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Read: Cement-based rammed earth "not much better than concrete" Multiple cob mixtures were made to test what worked best for the extrusion process and Jorgensen has developed both light and heavy versions of the bricks. The extrusion process also allows the possibility of more complex geometries, including bricks with air cavities. "We

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ArchDaily

FEBRUARY 11, 2024

Formerly home to a cement plant factory, the design uses the existing structures for cultural programs and combines them with new structures to house new functions. The Dream Center aims to revitalize the riverbank area into a thriving cultural and recreational district.

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Archinect

APRIL 26, 2024

Designed for a soon-to-be retiring couple, the home is sensitive to the clients wanting to age in place. Cedar and cement board exterior cladding and ipe decks were then completed on-site. Three Pines is tucked along the edge of the Chesapeake Bay wetlands in Western Maryland.

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Archinect

DECEMBER 26, 2022

Each year, the industry loses a host of leading figures whose careers as practitioners, educators, theorists, and writers have brought architecture and design to the place it occupies today. Walden 7 , La Fábrica , La Muralla Roja , and his 1997 design for the Teatre Nacional de Catalunya were among the projects that cemented his.

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Architizer

MARCH 13, 2025

From travertine to limestone, corten steel to zinc, timber to terrazzo, architects spend a huge amount of time and energy selecting the perfect materials for their designs. Some force their way into the built environment, not through design intent but through sheer industrial excess. Ghost materials, by contrast, come with unknowns.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 23, 2024

This evolution makes Seoul a vibrant stage for global architectural discourse, acting as a design fusion that features towering skyscrapers along with historic conservation buildings and futuristic complexes. JK-AR is a platform for design experiments. How are these architecture firms ranked?

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Made using cement pigments, the latest stamp holds an ultra-matte finish to give the depicted concrete wall a “tactile dimension.” As a stamp design, the symbolic concrete wall represents an artistic pillar that characterizes Swiss Post buildings throughout Switzerland.”

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Archinect

JULY 19, 2022

While most of these buildings are constructed out of more traditional materials like cement, brick, drywall, and plywood, forward-thinking architects and members of the construction industry have increasingly been turning to natural materials as an alternative for the future.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2022

ICON has unveiled a completed 3D printed home in Austin, Texas designed by Lake|Flato. The walls of the home were constructed using “Lavacrete,” a 3D printed cement-based material, with combines with insulation and steel reinforcement to form the external envelope. “While the organic nature of the 3D-pri.

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Archinect

JANUARY 14, 2022

The firm was led by Bofill along with his two sons, Ricardo Emilio and Pablo, and was based from the Bofill-designed La Fábrica, a repurposed cement factory. In 1963, he founded Ricardo Bofill Taller de Arquitectura, encompassing the fields of architecture, urban planning, and art.

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Deezen

MARCH 2, 2025

A basketweave ceiling and a tartan-influenced mosaic floor enliven this fast-casual eatery in Toronto , with interiors by local studio Denizens of Design. The fifth location for Pantry , situated on King Street West in the city's Downtown area, was designed to appease both the lunch crowd and nighttime influx.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The exterior is a combination of geometric blocks and features concrete and fiber cement panels The exterior is a conglomeration of board-formed concrete, polished architectural concrete masonry units, light-toned fiber cement panels, and floor-to-ceiling glazing, notched together in geometric blocks.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 7, 2024

Tall ceilings and large windows allow light to flood the interior of this Chinese restaurant in Brooklyn , designed by New York studio Plan Plan. The counter front and other low partitions around the perimeter are wrapped in cement tiles designed to mimic traditional Chinese grey bricks. The photography is by Sean Davidson.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2025

Costa Rican design firm Studio Saxe has used stilts to elevate part of the round courtyard house Sinfornia Verde in the rainforest of the Peninsula de Osa. Studio Saxe , which is based in San Jos, designed the house to highlight different perspectives of the rainforest.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

Named One River North, the residential block in Denver's northern RiNo neighbourhood was designed as a nod to geographic formations in the nearby Rocky Mountains. MAD Architects project director Jon Kontuly said that this was meant to mimic erosion and is just one of the details, such as the aggregate heavy cement in the supporting columns.

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