Julien Lanoo

Six Essential Materials & The Architects That Love Them

March 05, 2014

In case you missed it, we’re re-publishing this popular post for your material pleasure. Enjoy!

To celebrate the recent launch of our US product catalog, ArchDaily Materials, we've coupled six iconic architects with what we deem to be their favourite or most frequently used material. From Oscar Neimeyer's sinuous use of concrete to Kengo Kuma's innovative use of wood, which materials define some of the world's best known architects?

Porta Susa TGV Station / Silvio d’Ascia Architecture

March 04, 2014

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Architects: Silvio d’Ascia Architecture
Area: 30000 m²
Year: 2013

Magasins Des Archives Departamentales Du Nord / zigzag architecture + de Alzua+

February 25, 2014

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Architects: de Alzua+, zigzag architecture
Area: 13000 m²
Year: 2013

Music Academy Of Roubaix / Zig Zag architecture

February 21, 2014

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Architects: zigzag architecture
Area: 3600 m²
Year: 2013
Professionals: Kahle Acoustics

A Place of Exchanges / zigzag architecture

February 18, 2014

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Architects: zigzag architecture
Area: 43000 m²
Year: 2010
Professionals: Tohier, Banp, Sodeg Ingénierie

The Lantern / zigzag architecture

February 13, 2014

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Architects: zigzag architecture
Area: 2100 m²
Year: 2010

Lucie Aubrac School / Coldefy & Associés Architectes Urbanistes

January 20, 2014

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Architects: Coldefy & Associés Architectes Urbanistes
Area: 10382 m²
Year: 2013
Manufacturers: Alucoil
Professionals: Solener, Alphapilotage, Berim, NP Ingénierie, Pergame, +4

Aquaterra Environmental Centre / Tectoniques Architectes

January 16, 2014

Architects: Tectoniques
Area: 953 m²
Professionals: DH Electricité, Bridault & Billet

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Material Inspiration: 10 Projects Inspired by Glass

January 15, 2014

To celebrate the launch of ArchDaily Materials, our new product catalog, we've rounded up 10 awesome projects from around the world that were inspired by one material: glass. Check out the projects after the break...