Parabolic Geometry in Design Endures

What makes aluminium a go-to choice for high-performance solar shading? Lightweight, corrosion-resistant and engineered for long-term performance, it offers a solution that responds to both environmental demands and architectural intent. At Contrasol, we design and install aluminium brise soleil systems that balance performance with clean, contemporary design. 👉 Learn more about our aluminium Brise Soleil at https://lnkd.in/dYvBzxqD #BriseSoleil #Aluminium #SolarShading #ArchitecturalFacades

Solids - Performance in every detail Solids is designed for intensive use, combining a dense ceramic composition with reliable resistance to wear and impact. Developed in pure ceramic, it offers long-term performance across residential, public and commercial spaces. Both surface options are suited to high-traffic areas. The smooth version meets R10 classification, while the micro-relief surface (R10B) offers additional grip where safety is essential, without compromising the overall aesthetic. As part of a complete system, Solids includes matching stair treads and skirting elements. Designed within the same modular logic, they ensure continuity across transitions, supporting a clear and cohesive architectural result. Discover more about Solids - https://bit.ly/48rtXlK #mosa #floortiles #mosatiles

Sculptural fibreC by Rieder - Concrete is traditionally considered to be heavy and monolithic, but the addition of glass fibers changes concrete to something lightweight and even porous. The sculptural potential of this increasingly common method can be seen in the application of Rieder's Sculptural fibreC panels on Gasser Fassadentechnik's Swissbau 2012 pavilion, designed by L3P Architekten. https://lnkd.in/efTnG5t6

Embracing SJB's love of experimenting with concrete, Tan Tat uses precast as the building’s main architectural feature, delivering a visually-dynamic reinterpretation of the existing context, introducing a new level of detail, finesse and historical relevance. And from whichever angle it's viewed, the result is striking. The stunning visual dynamic of concertinaed handmade Rairies Montrieux glazed Jade brick tiles at Tan Tat is created with a customised Brick Inlay liner. “As a business we’ve experimented a lot with precast – Zero Gipps is a good example; we love our concrete and how we experiment with it. For this site, especially, there were lot of constraints, like having to retain the heritage façade and limited site access. Brick Inlay is the most robust in terms of precast, so that’s what we immediately went to … We also liked Brick Inlay for its solidity, and the result really speaks for itself and honours the heritage podium façade,” Tracy Xia, Associate, SJB. Tan Tat was Highly Commended in the 2025 Think Brick Australia Awards in the Commercial Category. Developer: Tung Developments Architect: SJB Product: Custom Brick Inlay facade with custom Rairies Montrieux Jade glazed brick tiles Builder: Kapitol Precaster: #melbournearchitecturalprecast Photography: @_tracyxia #robertsonfacadesystems #architecturaldesign #brickfacade #brickfacades #brickinlay #thinbrick #thinbricks #thinbricktiles #facadesystems #facade #contemporaryarchitecture #panelsyste

After Milan Design Week, the conversation about surfaces, materials and spatial experience continues. Laser technology sits at the intersection of design intent and manufacturing precision. This month: marble, wood, acoustic panels, wall coverings and the OT-LAS systems that make it possible. #InteriorDesign

Ah, yes! Folding to make a stronger matrix! I think of how nature does this with proteins, and that in that case, the direction of the folds matters because of the extra dimensions and thus spaces created. Next my mind went to the orgami-inspired folds of “space sails” - a design we hope will harness plasma currents in space travel. But honestly my favorite application is “Fortuny pleating”, like Japanese shibori, in which natural fibers get a deeper profile because they are permanently pleated. This makes them breathe better and thus more comfortable. They are also more forgiving of dimensional changes of the body because there is a reserve. Probably they are more durable because slack means less friction and less wear. I had the opportunity to try on an historic pleated garment one time and it was amazing! I think it behaved like a “slinky” in the sense that it had its own bounce and life, and the sensation of it moving over my skin was more alive than any other fabric I have ever felt. I want to remember this form because I want to design garments for persons suffering from inflammatory conditions…and I don’t want to forget any of the outliers in design in case they become relevant to helping vulnerable people get the support they need to be optimally functional. So if you read this far, and you know anyone who is involved in the investigation of modern computational textile folding, I would be honored to be introduced. Thank you, as ever, for connecting here with me. Warmly, Anne

Arches are widely used in construction because they let the same material carry much more weight than a flat shape. While a flat roof has limited strength, curving it into an arch distributes the load more effectively. Adding triangular folds or other geometric designs further boosts the structure's strength. That's why many iconic structures rely on these forms-they maximize strength through smart design, not extra material. #mehrtashsoltani

The Bridge Table by Tiwu Works presents a composed study in proportion, where structural logic is articulated through a restrained language. Conceived as a spanning gesture, the table’s silhouette recalls architectural bridging elements, translating load and balance into a domestic scale. Its construction in dark stained solid timber foregrounds material honesty, allowing grain, density, and joinery to define both surface and structure. The design privileges clarity over ornament, with each component resolved according to its role within the whole. Subtle shifts in plane and alignment introduce a measured tension, reinforcing the equilibrium between visual lightness and physical stability. Discover Bridge: https://lnkd.in/eDin8Hs4 #TiwuWorks #YunZhao #FurnitureDesign #ContemporaryCraft #WoodDesign #MinimalForm #DesignPhilosophy

Cast iron on Georgian buildings: getting the profile right Georgian architecture has clear rules. Proportion, symmetry, and restraint define it. The rainwater goods on a Georgian building should disappear into that composition — not draw attention to themselves. The profiles most commonly associated with Georgian buildings are the Half Round and the Ogee. Both are available as standard patterns. Both come in a range of sizes that can be matched to the original specification or scaled to meet current flow rate requirements. What often trips up a Georgian project is colour. The convention of black cast iron is not always appropriate for Georgian ironwork, which was frequently painted stone, white, or in estate colours. Linseed oil paint in an appropriate period colour is both historically accurate and, in practice, superior to synthetic coatings on exposed ironwork. If you're working on a Georgian property — listed or otherwise — and want to talk through what's appropriate in terms of profile and finish, we're familiar with the territory. www.tuscanfoundry.com #GeorgianArchitecture #ListedBuildings #CastIronGutters #HeritageConservation #LindseedOilPaint #TuscanFoundryProducts

Copper metal roofs can look beautiful, and in the right setting, the patina is part of the design. But if the goal is to keep that bright copper look long-term, natural copper may not be the finish you’re really after. Over time, especially near salt air and moisture, copper is going to dull, darken, and eventually develop that green-blue patina people either love or didn’t realize was coming. For projects that want the bright copper aesthetic without planning around the tarnished future, Armored Coast™ in Copper Metallic is worth a serious look. You get the coastal roofing look, the metallic finish, and the steel performance story behind Armored Coast™, with ZAM® substrate protection designed for aggressive environments. Copper has its place but so does choosing the finish that still looks like the rendering years later. #ShouldUsedArmoredCoast #ArmoredCoast #MetalRoofing #CoastalRoofing #SteelRoofing #Architects #CoastalConstruction #Design #Color #ZAM #BuildingProducts #Roofing #RoofingContractors #MetalRoof #StandingSeam #CoastalStrengthSteelRoofing #ResortDesign