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Moroni Ciovini and Ana Montero expose textured concrete walls in Buenos Aires shop

Dezeen

The team preserved the original flooring and textured walls of the space Storage was integrated below the bench, while small wooden armrests were placed periodically and double as side tables. A narrow bench runs along the length of the shop, facing the bar, so that visitors can get a closer look at the barista's work, according to the team.

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Linehouse designs Shanghai restaurant informed by New Wave art movement

Dezeen

Design studio Linehouse has filled a restaurant in a Shanghai art museum with mirrors and arched details informed by eastern and western art and design. New Wave, a 20th-century art movement in China, is renowned for its bold experimentation that brought Chinese art into the modern art world.

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Heart Made: new label weaves Thai design into Australian fashion

Inside Retail

He was inspired by the ancient Thai art of hand weaving, which his ancestors spent thousands of years perfecting. I had always been drawn to the art of fashion – the colours, textures, patterns, shapes and boundless space to push boundaries. It is an art form that I love and often inspires me heavily,” he stressed.

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The Art of Reclaimed Wood: Bringing Back Life

Elmwood Timber

In other cases, different woods may be blended together to form a medley of colors and grain patterns within one area, such as a rustic flooring or paneling. Reclaimed wood may show many of its original character marks, such as saw marks and nail holes, or it may be more subtle in texture, having been sanded down and finished before install.

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Renowned Savile Row menswear brand unveils ‘The House of Richard James’

Retail Focus

Relaxed luxury is the name of the game, delivered via bold use of colour, texture, and pattern, which are direct references to the brand’s approach to tailoring. The basement will contain the house’s state-of-the-art workshop space.

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Influence of culture on design

Design Middleeast

By collaborating with local artisans and incorporating indigenous materials and art forms, designers like Firas ensure that each project resonates with the culture of its location. Using the wabi-sabi aesthetic, its design features natural materials and textures to highlight beauty in imperfection.

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Studio Verbaan’s Minimal Marquetry is like a giant wooden puzzle

Design Wanted

Here, the two combine in striking forms defined by their interlocking forms that create patterns and shapes in unexpected ways. Each design is handmade by Jordi Verbaan , where he starts with selecting carefully individual boards, matched for color, grain pattern and structural integrity.