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Are we entering a bricks-and-mortar renaissance? Here’s what the data says

Inside Retail

In what the national property agency CBRE described as a ‘flash survey’, 83 per cent of Australian respondents across a snapshot of the Asia Pacific region indicated expansion plans. For the period of October to January, the ABS described retail sales as flat contrasting with the more bullish assessment of CBRE.

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How to Make Mixed Hardwood Flooring Look Amazing

Elmwood Timber

Different patterns, such as herringbone , may also be another way to make your design stand out. Natural wood contains many different undertones , colors, shades, wood grain patterns and markings. Some woods, like hickory , may be wild in their colors and patterns, while others like clear white oak may be more subtle.

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Top Convention Centers in Florida in 2024 

Trade Show Booth Companies - Trade Group

Inspired by the waves of the nearby ocean, the center’s striking design features a unique exterior that playfully interacts with Miami’s abundant sunlight, creating a dynamic, ever-changing pattern. It provides an expansive and adaptable space for various events, from large-scale trade shows to intimate gatherings.

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Designing the Human Experience: Bringing the Indoors Out

Onyx

Utilizing materials, patterns, or shapes that reflect those inside can enhance the feeling of the outdoors being an expansion of the indoors. This can also be done by playing with plank sizing, patterns, inlays, and more to mimic the hard surface that is indoors. Biophilic Design Outdoor living areas can’t avoid nature.

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Inviting Nature Into The Workplace

All Work

The staircase at the heart of litigation firm Lenczner Slaght is defined by warm walnut wood fins arranged in a wave-like pattern. Luckily, contemporary offices are often flooded with natural light thanks to the expansive glazing used in commercial buildings. Photography credit – Tom Arban. Nature as metaphor.

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The Cabinet of Collaborations at Dutch Design Week showcases the power of working together

Design Wanted

Alternating wires of contrasting materials add a subtle glow to the material that changes from alternating perspectives ,” explains Tegelaar. Lastly, the studio has also developed a stamping technique for imprinting the stones with wave-like patterns. Ultimately this material effect creates an ever-changing object.

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Inviting Nature Into The Workplace

All Work

The staircase at the heart of litigation firm Lenczner Slaght is defined by warm walnut wood fins arranged in a wave-like pattern. Luckily, contemporary offices are often flooded with natural light thanks to the expansive glazing used in commercial buildings. Photography credit – Tom Arban. Nature as metaphor.

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