Jonathan Leijonhufvud

House on the Great Wall / MDDM STUDIO

June 03, 2019

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Architects: MDDM STUDIO
Area: 300 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Beijing Nest Beauty Furniture Co., Ltd., CRAFT LINK INTERIORS CO., LTD., Foscarini, Fujian Sanminghe Forest Building Material Co., Ltd, HAY, +1Kvadrat-1

CWITM Office / MDDM STUDIO

April 09, 2019

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Architects: MDDM STUDIO
Area: 800 m²
Year: 2018
Manufacturers: Beijing Nest Beauty Furniture, Craftlink Limited, Foscarini, Foshan Hengyue Building Materials, Posh

Polished Concrete: How It Is Made and What to Consider When Using It in Your Projects

May 14, 2018

Polished concrete is a versatile material that is easily customizable in its appearance, using stunning aggregates, quartz, and colors to create a sense of industrial sophistication in both homes and commercial buildings. Its reflective surface creates an evocative quality under light, which can be suitable for a variety of programs.

While still mainly used as a material for interior flooring, architects have been pushing the limits of polished concrete for years, using it for feature walls, patio floors and even large exterior panels such as in David Chipperfield’s extension to the Saint Louis Art Museum.

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Sunyata Hotel in Dali Old Town / Zhaoyang Architects

May 03, 2018

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Architects: Zhaoyang Architects
Area: 540 m²
Year: 2017
Professionals: Du Qingshui Construction

15 Bars That Combine Texture, Lighting, and Materials to Perfection

March 11, 2018

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Bars are the perfect meeting place to finish the day in the company of friends and a few drinks. The relaxed atmosphere and lighting allow intimate discussions around tables, while the social butterflies can instead meet around the focal element of the space, the bar.

The atmosphere provoked by the mixture of textures, smells, materials, and darkness—ideally accompanied by a cocktail menu—is an essential component in helping us find our favorite watering holes. Read on for a selection of 15 incredible examples of this typology, with images by prominent photographers such as Frank Herfort, Serena Eller Vanicher, and Yann Deret.