#materiality

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House in a Garden, London - Gianni Botsford Architects

Gianni Botsford Architects is an architecture and urban design practice based in London. Since its foundation in 1996, the studio has establ

[andrewseto]

bathhouse study | 02.08.25

acrylic on paper, 36 x 28cm

© Andrew Seto, 2025

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albarrancabrera

When we see birds, we usually look at them from below. They, most often indifferent to our gaze, keep theirs fixed on the horizon. This attitude may be the best way to remain in balance within the reality that surrounds us: not to focus on trivialities, but to try to maintain a 'bird's-eye view' of the world we inhabit.

The Mouth of Krishna - #928 2024, Pigments gampi paper and gold leaf

[atlas-arq]

Door handle from Kolumba Museum

Peter Zumthor, 2007

(Köln, Germany)

ARCHDAILY

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[abstracteddistractions]

 The “Iron Poet”,  Richard Serra 

(November 2, 1938 – March 26, 2024)

Renowned sculptor Richard Serra, known for his monumental steel structures that reshaped the landscape of contemporary art, passed away at the age of 85 at his residence in Orient, N.Y.

His groundbreaking works, characterized by massive tilting corridors and spirals of steel, offered viewers a unique experience, inviting them to navigate through and around the imposing forms to fully comprehend their essence.

Because of this invitation to explore space, materiality, and site, the artist has been long-recognized in the architectural community, earning him the Architectural League of New York President’s Medal in 2014, becoming the first artist to receive the honor.

[fulgararchitects]

When architecture allows itself to breathe, it transforms into an experience. It’s incredible how the suitable material can dictate the mood of a space. Here, the raw concrete feels tactile, almost like it tells its own story, with each imperfection catching the light. The way daylight pours in elevates the space, highlighting every contrast and bringing warmth to the cool tones. The merging of hard surfaces with the softness of nature in this space speaks volumes about coexistence. The daylight streaming enhances the textures, adding layers to the materiality that shift as the sun moves. This interaction elevates the functionality, allowing the space to adapt and evolve with the light. How do you feel about the rawness of a space?