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Interior architect Martin Brudnizki has used Italian maiolica tiles and bespoke furniture from India to give London’s Broadwick Soho hotel an eclectic look. The eight-floor hotel was designed by Martin Brudnizki Design Studio (MBDS) to evoke the history of Soho – the London neighbourhood that surrounds it. The hotel is located on Broadwick Street in London’s Soho … Read More "Martin Brudnizki draws on “gritty glamour” for Broadwick Soho hotel" The post Martin Brudnizki draws on “gritty glamour” for Broadwick Soho hotel appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzXDFB

Spotted: In the construction sector, 98 per cent of all energy comes from diesel, and fossil fuel generators are also commonly used in a range of other settings such as outdoor live events. In addition to greenhouse gas emissions, diesel generators produce air pollutants harmful to human health, as well as disruptive noise. As a … Read More "Hydrogen generators for carbon-free electricity" The post Hydrogen generators for carbon-free electricity appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzWqGh

Livingston Manor: A Graphic Designer’s Rural Retreat   Hidden among the forested West Catskills just two hours northwest of New York City, the Livingston Manor house takes shape with architecture by Marc Thorpe Design. Covering just 1,800 square feet, the remote dwelling offers a private rural escape for a Brooklyn-based graphic designer and his family. … Read More "marc thorpe’s livingston manor exemplifies passive design upstate" The post marc thorpe’s livingston manor exemplifies passive design upstate appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzW2TM

Sportswear brand Puma has said it is a step closer to launching a truly biodegradable shoe, following a trial in which a specially made version of its Suede sneakers decomposed under strict conditions. In the Re:Suede experiment, 500 shoes were sent out to testers for six months of wear. Of those shoes, 412 were returned … Read More "Puma reveals results of Re:Suede experiment to make biodegradable shoe" The post Puma reveals results of Re:Suede experiment to make biodegradable shoe appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzTkpc

Too much talking, not enough action – Alessandro Armillotta, CEO of the sustainability app AWorld, is heading to COP28 with a clear message. He believes that an ‘intention-behaviour gap’ in society is stalling progress on net-zero goals, but with a bit of tech-enabled encouragement on a personal or professional level, we can all make a … Read More "Can you live a more sustainable life? " The post Can you live a more sustainable life?  appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzTKPf

All 50 Dezeen Awards 2023 winners have been announced at this evening’s ceremony in central London. The winners were revealed at a party at Shoreditch Electric Light Station attended by shortlisted studios along with Dezeen Awards judges past and present including Nelly Ben Hayoun, Omar Gandhi, Patricia Urquiola, Sumayya Vally and LionHeart. All Dezeen Awards … Read More "Dezeen Awards 2023 winners announced at ceremony in London" The post Dezeen Awards 2023 winners announced at ceremony in London appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzSBVy

An old roadside motel on America’s iconic Route 66 has been renovated by San Francisco-based Adean Studios to reflect the culture and enviromnent of Flagstaff, Arizona. Adean Studios worked with local architecture studio Synectic Design to overhaul the High Country Motor Lodge, which is operated by Marc & Rose Hospitality. Dark blue walls and amber … Read More "Adean Studios’ overhauled High Country Motor Lodge nods to astronomy" The post Adean Studios’ overhauled High Country Motor Lodge nods to astronomy appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzRCGn

Dutch company Human Material Loop is using an unusual waste source to make a zero-carbon wool alternative that requires no land or water use: human hair. Human Material Loop works with participating hairdressers to collect hair cuttings, which it processes into yarns and textiles and sometimes turns into garments. Founder and CEO Zsofia Kollar was … Read More "Human Material Loop sets out to commercialise textiles made from hair" The post Human Material Loop sets out to commercialise textiles made from hair appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzRBxr

Spotted: Regenerative agriculture is a farming method that improves soil, biodiversity, and crop quality, and is an important tool for sequestering carbon and protecting land. However, in Brazil, sustainable farming and forestry face practical barriers such as a lack of technical guidance, tools, and financing, which makes it very difficult to adopt regenerative practices. Belterra, … Read More "Market incentives for regenerative farming in Brazil" The post Market incentives for regenerative farming in Brazil appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzQp0J

The latest edition of “Architizer: The World’s Best Architecture” — a stunning, hardbound book celebrating the most inspiring contemporary architecture from around the globe — is now available. Order your copy today.   There is a quality one finds in people who really believe in what they do. It is not excitement in the voice or … Read More "Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials”" The post Philippe Block on Sustainable Construction: “Building Technique Is More Important Than Materials” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzPfL8

Firewood logs were used as modular stackable elements for the scenography of the BIO27 Super Vernaculars design biennial in Ljubljana, Slovenia, which has been shortlisted for a 2023 Dezeen Award. Curated by Jane Withers, the 27th edition of the city’s design biennial took place at the Museum of Architecture and Design (MAO) in the summer of … Read More "Medprostor stacks firewood for Ljubljana design biennial exhibition" The post Medprostor stacks firewood for Ljubljana design biennial exhibition appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzNgl7

Spotted: Like many other countries, there is a serious shortage of housing in the US due to the growing numbers of people setting up their own households. According to CNN, once multi-family homes are taken into account, the US is short of around 2.3 million homes. At the same time, there is a supply and … Read More "Software to tackle the US housing crisis" The post Software to tackle the US housing crisis appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzNJHw

La Escondida Chapel sits in rural La Garza in Mexico   Designed by Apaloosa Estudio de Arquitectura y Diseño in collaboration with Walter Hugo Flores, La Escondida Chapel sits in the rural area of La Garza in Mexico. A public space amid a housing complex, the chapel seeks to spatially create a connection with its … Read More "apaloosa unveils open-air chapel in rural mexico" The post apaloosa unveils open-air chapel in rural mexico appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzMB6l

London studio Seymourpowell has combined an insulated water bottle and a cup with a lid into a single product, Bottlecup, so users only need to remember one item when leaving the house. The owners of Bottlecup, Kate and Mark Arnell, asked multidisciplinary agency Seymourpowell to help them create a single item that could replace both … Read More "Bottlecup is a two-in-one reusable water bottle and coffee cup" The post Bottlecup is a two-in-one reusable water bottle and coffee cup appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzLQFk

Spotted: In the last 10,000 years, the world has lost one-third of its tree cover, with the last 100 years seeing as much deforestation as the previous 9,000. As well as depleting essential carbon sinks, this tree-felling has also proven detrimental to the Earth’s natural biodiversity. New ways of mapping and interacting with our forests are necessary … Read More "Using lasers to create a database of the world’s forests" The post Using lasers to create a database of the world’s forests appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzL9bJ

Japanese studio Kei Kaihoh Architects has completed a timber-framed storage facility in Joetsu City that offers rice farmers a way to refrigerate their harvest without relying on gas or electricity. Instead, the Yukinohako facility is naturally cooled using snow – an abundant local material in this mountainous part of Niigata Prefecture, surrounded by ski resorts … Read More "Kei Kaihoh Architects forms snow-cooled rice warehouse from local cedar" The post Kei Kaihoh Architects forms snow-cooled rice warehouse from local cedar appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzKQzV

Dezeen’s latest lookbook explores eight interiors – from bright, airy residential spaces to cool, open-plan offices – illuminated by perforated brick walls. Perforated brick walls are often used as a cooling strategy in warmer climates. This lookbook highlights their effect on the lighting and shading of interior spaces and how they can be used to create … Read More "Eight bright and airy interiors illuminated by perforated brick walls" The post Eight bright and airy interiors illuminated by perforated brick walls appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzJmlF

Italian studio AMDL Circle and interdisciplinary design studio Iart have created the Novartis Pavilion in Basel, Switzerland, which is wrapped in an energy-neutral media facade. Located alongside the Rhine at the campus of the Novartis healthcare company, the pavilion, which was recently shortlisted in the Dezeen Awards, has a communicative skin made from photovoltaics and … Read More "AMDL Circle and Iart wrap Basel pavilion in energy-neutral media facade" The post AMDL Circle and Iart wrap Basel pavilion in energy-neutral media facade appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzJmVv

Spotted: According to the latest figures, the world produced 116 million carats of rough diamonds in 2021. Admired since ancient times for their sparkle, the gemstones – which are the world’s hardest material – are typically mined from the earth in processes that have negative impacts on everything from soil and air quality to water … Read More "Pulling diamonds from the sky" The post Pulling diamonds from the sky appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzJX1Y

Nestled within the vibrant landscapes of South America, Colombia holds a rich architectural heritage that reflects its diverse history and innovative attitude. Being a country that is famous for its ancient origins, and which is believed to be the place where the legendary city of El Dorado was located, Colombia’s architectural story is deeply rooted … Read More "20 Best Architecture Firms in Colombia" The post 20 Best Architecture Firms in Colombia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzJ0lc

Spotted: A global housing shortage is keeping millions of people out of affordable homes. In Canada, more than 3.5 million new housing units are required by 2030, and that is in addition to those already in development. Labour shortages are a further challenge affecting most industries, including construction.  Artificial intelligence (AI) could help builders keep … Read More "Robots and AI speed up homebuilding" The post Robots and AI speed up homebuilding appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzGcfJ

previewing world architecture festival 2023 in singapore   Landing in Singapore after almost a decade, the annual World Architecture Festival (WAF) is launching its 2023 edition at the city’s Marina Bay Sands between November 29 and December 1, 2023. This year’s program, themed as Catalyst, encompasses the prestigious WAF live award judging, inspirational talks and keynotes … Read More "a peek into world architecture festival’s 2023 edition in singapore" The post a peek into world architecture festival’s 2023 edition in singapore appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzFsc9

A brick, steel and timber structure is left exposed in this office interior in Sydney, which local firm Cox Architecture has revamped to house its own studio. Cox Architecture removed previous alterations to the structure, which occupies five floors of the heritage-listed Metcalfe Bond Stores warehouse in Tallawoladah, to highlight its original features and complement … Read More "Cox Architecture celebrates heritage features of its own Sydney studio" The post Cox Architecture celebrates heritage features of its own Sydney studio appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzFsJb

A new design trend prioritises the needs of bugs and animals above human beings. Rima Sabina Aouf finds out if “interspecies design” is the next step in creating more sustainable spaces and objects. An exhibition designed to invite in animals, a garden optimised for the senses of pollinators rather than humans and architecture designed with … Read More "Animal-centric interspecies design goes “beyond sustainability”" The post Animal-centric interspecies design goes “beyond sustainability” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzFs0p

Spotted: Heat is crucial for many manufacturing processes. However, generating that heat is also emissions-intensive, with industry responsible for 30 per cent of all of the UK’s heating-related greenhouse gas emissions. One solution is the use of renewable sources, like solar, but this is an intermittent energy source and is not always available when it … Read More "Volcanic batteries for industrial heat solutions" The post Volcanic batteries for industrial heat solutions appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzFrkB

Spotted: Fuel cells come in many different forms, but at the heart of all of them is a semi-permeable membrane. These are made out of “forever chemicals”, which are both environmentally hazardous and toxic to humans. Now, researchers from NTU Singapore and ETH Zürich believe they have found a way to replace these harmful chemicals … Read More "Plucking power from poultry with feather fuel cells" The post Plucking power from poultry with feather fuel cells appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzCbhC

A Petal in the Urban Oasis by epiphany architects in chengdu   Sited in Chengdu‘s Luxezone Plaza, A Petal in the Urban Oasis is a new public installation completed by Chinese studio Epiphany Architects. The wooden design gracefully flows and undulates amid the lush urban greenery, creating playful light and shadow effects for visitors to … Read More "epiphany architects’ public installation in chengdu undulates like a petal" The post epiphany architects’ public installation in chengdu undulates like a petal appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzCbMF

Indian architecture studio Workers of Art has converted a former storage space into its own plant-filled office, using recycled and repurposed waste materials in almost every aspect of its design. Called WOA Second Home, the office is located in Kochi, Kerala, and occupies a 1,450-square-foot (135-square-metre) concrete structure that was previously used for storing tiles. … Read More "Workers of Art designs studio space using materials “relegated to landfill”" The post Workers of Art designs studio space using materials “relegated to landfill” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzCb34

Spotted: An efficient cold chain is vital for ensuring maximum agricultural efficiency and reducing post-harvest losses, as well as for keeping delicate pharmaceutical products safe. However, refrigeration uses a lot of energy. In fact, according to the UN Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO), the refrigeration sector is currently responsible for around 17 per cent of global … Read More "Aerogels freeze the costs of cold chain logistics" The post Aerogels freeze the costs of cold chain logistics appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzCZpc

French architecture studio Atelier 9.81 has designed a tower of staggered concrete blocks for a harbour master’s office and lookout building on the Calais coastline. Forming part of the Calais Port 2015 expansion plan, the 38-metre-tall tower comprises four stacked white-concrete boxes with decorative surfaces. The blocks are designed by Atelier 9.81 to resemble balancing … Read More "Atelier 9.81 models Calais port tower on stack of pebbles" The post Atelier 9.81 models Calais port tower on stack of pebbles appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SzCZTY

Architects need to listen to younger generations and take a collaborative approach to sustainability, according to a panel of design experts in this filmed talk hosted by Dezeen for developer Brookfield Properties. The panel included Brookfield Properties director of design Pragya Adukia, architecture studio Foster + Partners senior partner Dan Sibert and architecture studio BVN strategy director Esme … Read More "“We can’t plead ignorance” on sustainability says panel of design experts" The post “We can’t plead ignorance” on sustainability says panel of design experts appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syz2sH

Spotted: Magnets made from rare earths have become ubiquitous in several high-performance technologies and products ranging from wind turbines, electric vehicles (EVs), consumer electronics, and robots. However, while rare earth elements are essential for critical infrastructure, China controls the bulk of the supply chain, making the magnets subject to geopolitical tensions. Now, Niron Magnetics has … Read More "Can we attract a greener future with rare-earth-free magnets?" The post Can we attract a greener future with rare-earth-free magnets? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syyfj7

Chilean architecture studio Stanaćev Granados has created a seaside house with a concrete and wood-clad exterior and a cargo net in the floor in Chorrillos, Chile. Known as the Primeriza House, the 2,750-square foot (256-square metre) residence was completed in 2020 in a small clearing in a cypress-filled hill that slopes steeply down to the … Read More "Stanaćev Granados divides levels of beach house with cargo net floor" The post Stanaćev Granados divides levels of beach house with cargo net floor appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyxtgG

Design studio Space Caviar and philanthropic initiative Re:arc Institute have launched an online directory to showcase and support architectural practitioners challenging traditional ways of practice. The open-access Non-Extractive Architecture directory features more than 700 trailblazers worldwide who “prioritise social justice, material awareness and long-term thinking” in their work. It has been launched by Space Caviar … Read More "Space Caviar launches Non-Extractive Architecture directory" The post Space Caviar launches Non-Extractive Architecture directory appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SywbJS

Spotted: The Global Coral Reef Alliance predicts there will be unprecedented and globally dangerous coral reef bleaching worldwide throughout 2023 and 2024 as the cooler La Niña weather pattern changes over to the warmer El Niño, releasing the excess global heat trapped in the oceans.  Tracking those predicted changes, along with mitigation efforts, requires vast … Read More "Making soundwaves: AI analyses coral health through audio" The post Making soundwaves: AI analyses coral health through audio appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SywC9g

Our solar story is a long one, and our most recent installers joked that they don’t usually have repeat customers. We love solar so much that we’ve installed it three times over the past decade and saved thousands on energy bills. If you’ve always thought it was out of reach for you, consider that the … Read More "We Are the Rare, Repeat Solar Customers" The post We Are the Rare, Repeat Solar Customers appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SywBnl

Are you struggling with the aesthetic and functional challenges of expansion joint covers in architecture? These essential components require careful integration and understanding to ensure they meet project needs effectively. This can be quite challenging, which is why many architects don’t like them. However, with the proper guidance, you can transform this challenge into an … Read More "Common Expansion Joint Field Problems and How to Avoid Them" The post Common Expansion Joint Field Problems and How to Avoid Them appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syv5X3

For our latest lookbook, we’ve chosen eight kitchens in contemporary homes where strategically placed windows and glazing create well-lit spaces for cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. These light-filled kitchens feature different finishes, including marble, concrete, wood and glass, but are joined together by the sunlight that streams through their large windows, glazed … Read More "Eight homes with light-filled kitchens from Australia to Slovenia" The post Eight homes with light-filled kitchens from Australia to Slovenia appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syt9Pf

Spotted: Making drugs is big business. In 2022, the pharmaceutical manufacturing market was valued at $566.3 billion, and it is set to continue growing, being forecast to reach just shy of $1 trillion by 2030. With peoples’ lives and health at stake, the industry faces particularly close regulatory scrutiny. But, while new pharmaceuticals may be … Read More "AI turns the page on paper-based pharmaceutical compliance" The post AI turns the page on paper-based pharmaceutical compliance appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SysnGD

Architizer’s global architectural awards program, the 12th Annual A+Awards, is now accepting submissions, with a Main Entry Deadline of December 15th, 2023. As well as celebrating some of the most innovative, recently completed projects around the globe, the A+Awards also serve as an incredible indicator of which designers will be at the forefront of innovation … Read More "The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024" The post The A+List: Architizer’s Top Architecture and Design Firms to Watch in 2024 appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syrg4S

Vibrantly coloured tiles and textiles feature in this house renovation in Oslo, Norway, designed by locally based duo Familien Kvistad. The Yellow House in the Apple Garden is a 1950s house in Oslo’s Voldsløkka area, home to a family of four and their cat, “the rambunctious Caspian”. Familien Kvistad has renovated a Oslo home Familien … Read More "Familien Kvistad designs colourful Yellow House in the Apple Garden" The post Familien Kvistad designs colourful Yellow House in the Apple Garden appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyqlxH

Retailer Finnish Design Shop has launched a tool to individually assess and rate the sustainability of more than 20,000 design products featured on its online store. The retailer’s Product Sustainability Framework intends to support customers in making sustainable design purchases by scoring every item it sells according to a fixed set of criteria tailored specifically … Read More "Product Sustainability Framework launched by Finnish Design Shop" The post Product Sustainability Framework launched by Finnish Design Shop appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syqlbm

Spotted: According to the World Health Organization, about 422 million people worldwide have diabetes, and 1.5 million deaths are directly attributed to the disease every year. Testing of blood glucose levels can spot pre-diabetes, a condition where blood sugar is high but has not yet developed into the full-blown illness. However, this test is not … Read More "No more needles: AI detects diabetes from your voice" The post No more needles: AI detects diabetes from your voice appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyqN0w

Pavilion X’s dynamic dance with materiality   Pavilion X is a demountable structure that blurs the boundaries between sculpture and architecture. Conceptualized by Marc Leschelier, the framework of the pavilion is crafted from aluminum enveloped in a cement textile that undergoes a transformative process through the influence of water. The deliberate crumpling and stiffening of … Read More "crumpled cement drapes over function-free pavilion X" The post crumpled cement drapes over function-free pavilion X appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SypFKg

The minimalist interior of this Montreal oral surgery clinic by local studio Appareil Architecture “adopts a residential aesthetic” to help patients and employees feel relaxed. The Maxillo Tandem clinic in the city’s Technopôle Angus neighbourhood provides maxillofacial surgery, which deals with diseases, injuries and defects of the mouth, teeth and jaws. Appareil Architecture designed the … Read More "Appareil Architecture designs Montreal dental clinic like “someone’s home”" The post Appareil Architecture designs Montreal dental clinic like “someone’s home” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SynLLj

Spotted: Rice is an essential crop for nearly half of the world’s population. Traditional rice cultivation involves planting seedlings in flooded fields, which presents many environmental challenges, such as methane emissions and water scarcity. Direct Dry Seeded Rice (DDSR) is a more sustainable practice where rice seeds are implanted directly into the soil rather than … Read More "Illuminating agriculture: UV light revolutionises rice farming" The post Illuminating agriculture: UV light revolutionises rice farming appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SymztJ

An oversized stepped roof that doubles as an “amphitheatre for the city” tops BBT Hilltop, a burger restaurant in Kuwait City designed by architecture studio TAEP/AAP. Named after its client, Best Burger in Town (BBT), the restaurant in the Sharq district is elevated on a bright red plinth that doubles as an outdoor seating area … Read More "TAEP/AAP tops BBT Hilltop restaurant in Kuwait with stepped roof" The post TAEP/AAP tops BBT Hilltop restaurant in Kuwait with stepped roof appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SylsSF

Spotted: Agriculture and related land use represents around 17 per cent of all greenhouse gas emissions. At the same time, global demand for protein is set to rise significantly by 2050, along with the growing population. Meeting this will require innovative approaches to efficiently scale protein production. One such approach is that developed by startup Arborea, which … Read More "Could ‘biosolar leaves’ be the future of protein production?" The post Could ‘biosolar leaves’ be the future of protein production? appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Sykslv

Architizer’s 12th Annual A+Awards are officially underway! Sign up for key program updates and prepare your submission ahead of the Main Entry Deadline on  December 15th.   With over half of the world’s megacities located along coastlines, many are at risk of experiencing rising sea levels and potential flooding. Projections suggest that by 2050, sea levels … Read More "Architects’ Guide: Short and Long Term Design Strategies for Flood Defense and Urban Resilience" The post Architects’ Guide: Short and Long Term Design Strategies for Flood Defense and Urban Resilience appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syk7TD

Living rooms with tactile brick, concrete and wood surfaces feature in this lookbook, which shows that opting for industrial materials doesn’t have to sacrifice cosiness. Typically informed by old and unrefined factories, lofts and warehouses, industrial-style interiors are a go-to for many contemporary designers. Homes of this style are often characterised by a combination of … Read More "Seven cosy living rooms with industrial material palettes" The post Seven cosy living rooms with industrial material palettes appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyjF2F

Spotted: Seaweed has become a versatile ingredient used in everything from animal and human food to cosmetics, packaging, and biofuel. Yet despite such growth, experts believe the industry’s potential is still largely untapped. Currently, the vast majority of the world’s seaweed is grown in Asian countries, one of the reasons researchers consider that the “opportunities … Read More "Building your dream home with seaweed" The post Building your dream home with seaweed appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyjDsH

SCUT proposes a revived plan for Guangzhou’s haixin bridge    In the heart of Guangzhou’s CBD, the Haixin Bridge marks the first pedestrian landscape bridge across the Pearl River. Proposed by the Architectural Design & Research Institute of South China University of Technology (SCUT), it will stretch from Ersha Island Art Park in the north … Read More "a vibrant social space, haixin bridge curves across pearl river to reconnect guangzhou" The post a vibrant social space, haixin bridge curves across pearl river to reconnect guangzhou appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SyhRjv

A stack of meeting rooms and a moss-covered wall overlook the atriums of Here + Now, a pair of office buildings in England refurbished by architecture studio Hawkins\Brown. Informed by changing attitudes to workplace design following the Covid-19 pandemic, the two buildings have been renovated with a focus on wellbeing and a connection to nature. They … Read More "HawkinsBrown renovates offices to create a “connection to nature”" The post HawkinsBrown renovates offices to create a “connection to nature” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SygKNT

Spotted: In our ever-developing world, demand for raw materials surges, surpassing our supply. Until now, we have relied on increased mining and agrochemicals to try and balance supply with demand. However, this has come at the expense of our resources, environment, health, and the planet’s biodiversity.  Using a technology that’s been developing for over 35 … Read More "Sustainable soil-boosting bacteria – Springwise" The post Sustainable soil-boosting bacteria – Springwise appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syfwwc

US architecture studio Schaum/Shieh has embedded a Virginia house with irregularly shaped volumes into the contours of a steep site. Located in the Allegheny Mountains, the 2,750 square foot (255 square metre) Shenandoah House conforms to the topography of its hillside site “gently”, as Schaum/Shieh neither wanted to add a cantilever nor flatten the topography. … Read More "Schaum/Shieh conforms house “gently” to contours of steep Virginia site" The post Schaum/Shieh conforms house “gently” to contours of steep Virginia site appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/Syf8QQ

Curved resin walls define this retail space, which architecture studio Akin Atelier has created for the Sydney Modern extension at the Art Gallery of New South Wales. Designed by Akin Atelier with surfboard designer Hayden Cox, the Gallery Shop is located in the entrance pavilion of the gallery that was recently completed by Pritzker Architecture Prize-winning … Read More "Akin Atelier houses Gallery Shop at Sydney Modern in “translucent bubble”" The post Akin Atelier houses Gallery Shop at Sydney Modern in “translucent bubble” appeared first on Zarkon Group Real Estate Builders & Developers. http://dlvr.it/SycpvW