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Alex Cochrane Architects designs shops to "embrace the elegant proportions" of National Portrait Gallery

Dezeen

We repeated the shape of these soaring arches around the room creating a rhythm so all the arches, both old and new, became of a singular and familiar language," Cochrane said. They have a roughness, a texture that compares well with our metallic finishes." We love how they are framed in the arches," said Cochrane.

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Takuto Ohta’s Deku is a playful, modular furniture set

Design Wanted

I don’t think about what I’m making, I feel the laws of physics in the freedom and inconvenience of combination, and I see the forest with the smell and texture of trees,” says the designer. It’s inspired by the sight of the stones piled up on the riverbanks. “I When I moved my hand, the furniture was made naturally.”.

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Branding and packaging design

Parker Design

Combining the names Robert and Andrew also has a certain ring to it, with the alliteration of the letter “R” adding rhythm and making the brand immediately memorable. The popularity of sourdough has risen in the UK in the last few years, becoming a popular choice that feels accessible and premium at the same time.

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Nissen Richards designs gallery and branding for Wordsworth museum

Design Week

“But the identity, colours and use of slate for the wayfinding also suggest the landscape itself and feeling of texture and organic quality that link the whole space to the surrounding Lake District environment.” ” The wordmark itself is a further nod to Wordsworth’s processes.

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The Internet of Senses and the retail sector

CAAD

We’re talking about tools that allow us to control our sound environment and experience smell, taste, textures, and temperature digitally. Beyond the vibration of the controls or video game equipment, it is believed that smartphones will be able to reproduce shapes and textures, or the emulation of aromas in a movie.

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Create Calm: How Home Office Design Can Help Reduce Stress

All Work

Having access to a space with plenty of natural light helps to regulate the body’s circadian rhythm, which means you feel more alert during the day and restful at night. ‘Daylighting’ is a term used by architects that refers to the practice of optimising natural light “to support the visual demands of building occupants”.

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The Rise Of The Destination-Worthy, Hospitality-Influenced Workplace

All Work

4) Keeping things interesting with boutique, localized, novelty and rhythm changes. Changes in volume, color, texture, lighting and even enclosure can all influence the kind of energy and dynamics of a workplace environment. At eVestment’s headquarters, garage doors were incorporated to enable employees to work both inside and out.

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