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Specification theme

An overview of projects, products and exclusive articles about specification theme

NouvellesSpécifications • 22 juil. 2022

Top 10 Trending Sofas

Sofas are for lounging or sitting, for waiting or working, for eating orsleeping. In private spaces, sofas can be the seat of an individual. Inpublic spaces, they are meant for multiple users. Sofas are comparatively large objects that fill and inherently organize lobbies, living rooms, reception areas and circulation areas. The most important functional aspect of a sofa is whether it is comfortable. As a design statement, sofas can either correspond to the nature of a space, or be a standalone, landmark feature within it. Leather, textile, wood - sofas are produced in an enormous range of materials, textures and colors. These are ten of Archello’s most popular products specified by architects and designers in the past year.  ... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 4 juil. 2022

Top 10 Trending Tiles

From bathroom walls to flooring for living spaces, tiling provides a durable, easy-to-maintain finish solution with a seemingly infinite range of colors, finishes, shapes and sizes. Architects and designers specify tiling for both wet and dry environments, indoors and outdoors. Though a hard finish, tiling can also be produced in warm colors and with a variety of textures to achieve a variety of design intents. These are ten of our most popular tile products specified in the past year.  Jersey City Urby by Concrete - © Ewout Huibers for concrete 1. Core Collection Terra by MosaMosa Core Collection Terra tiles, manufactured in the Netherlands by Mosa, have a distinctly natural, earthy character thanks to their powdery, matt l... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 14 juin 2022

Top 10 Trending Ceilings

Ceilings are arguably the most visible component of a space. From offices to commercial centers and airports, ceiling finishes can cover vast areas to conceal structural slabs or roofs, and enclose all the various mechanical, electrical, plumbing, lighting and security equipment necessary to building functions. Materials used to clad ceilings can be solid or semi open. They can lend to a space’s acoustical performance with perforated or sound absorbing materials such as mineral wool, wood or felt. These are ten of Archello’s most popular products specified by architects and designers in the past year.      University of Applied Sciences Bielefeld by Auer Weber - © Aldo Amoretti 1. Heradesign®... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 30 mai 2022

Top 10 Trending Washbasins

Used to wash one’s hand and face, washbasins are both functional and intimate products, manufactured in a wide array of design options to meet the needs of any environment or aesthetic. They typically come in three forms: on pedestals, wall-mounted or top-mounted on cabinets or other base furniture. Made in materials ranging from ceramic to concrete, glass, aluminum and other formed or sheet metals, washbasins can be selected as standalone design features or a component fitting within a larger design ensemble. These are ten of Archello’s most popular washbasin products specified in the past year.   Subway 2.0 by Villeroy & Boch AG - Courtesy of Villeroy & Boch AG 1. Subway 2.0 by Villeroy & Boch AGVillero... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 13 mai 2022

Top 10 Trending Armchairs

Architects and designers use armchairs to complete spaces visually and functionally. Popular armchairs today range in materiality from tubular steel frames fit with fabrics or leather, to wood structures and plastic molds. Ergonomic and visually appealing, armchairs can be selected for commercial or home lounge areas, defining the spaces around them. These are ten of Archello’s most popular products specified by architects and designers in the past year.   Pool house by Stevenvandenborre Architecten - © Tim Van de Velde 1. Husk by B&B Italia Designed by Patricia Urquiola for B&B Italia, the Husk armchair offers a stiff body made of Hirek ® containing a soft cushion divided into portions that highlight an... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 25 avr. 2022

Top 10 Trending Interior Doors

Les portes intérieures assurent l'intimité entre les pièces. Les utilisateurs sont constamment en contact physique avec elles. Les finitions et les détails des portes intérieures sont un élément important de la décoration intérieure et complètent souvent un espace. Et donc, les solutions pour les systèmes de portes - assemblage, réglages, poids, matérialité - sont constamment testées et améliorées par les fabricants du monde entier, afin d'offrir une plus grande gamme d'options aux architectes et aux designers. Voici dix de nos produits de portes intérieures les plus populaires spécifiés l'année... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 8 avr. 2022

Top 10 Trending Wooden Cladding

Le bardage en bois est un élément de construction polyvalent qui peut être utilisé à l'intérieur comme à l'extérieur. C'est un matériau texturé et naturel qui constitue une déclaration esthétique forte en faveur de la durabilité. Pour les enveloppes extérieures, les produits de bardage de haute qualité doivent également être durables et résistants aux intempéries, même dans les conditions climatiques les plus exigeantes. Les fabricants du monde entier produisent des produits de bardage dans une variété de profils et de finitions de surface pour tout type de projet. Voici dix des produits de b... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 25 mars 2022

Top 10 Trending Stools

The stool was among the first types of furniture. Simple, with three legs and a flat top, it served the most basic need: to sit. In this week’s theme article, we take a look at stools, which have evolved to incorporate various forms for different living and entertainment arrangements. Designers today use three, four or five legs, producing stools at heights that match tabletops or higher surfaces like bars and counters. These are ten of our most popular products specified by architects and designers in the past year.      House A210 by Studio Didea Architetti Associati - © Serena Eller 1. BCN Stool by KristaliaThe BCN stool by Kristalia offers a unique curvilinear seat, fabricated in a plastic typically used... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 11 mars 2022

Top 10 Trending Outdoor Furniture

High quality outdoor furniture can successfully transform patios, decks and gardens into enjoyable living spaces. Every day architects share their material and product selections on Archello, contributing to an ever-growing database of specifications. In this week’s theme article, we take a look at outdoor furniture - durable products designed to withstand the elements, made of materials ranging from yarn to steel. These are ten of our most popular products specified by architects and designers in the past year.    Renovation 1662 by Robert M. Gurney Architect - ©  Anice Hoachlander 1. Spun by Magis Designed by Thomas Heatherwick for Magis, the Spun is a rotating chair made of molded polyethylene. Sold in... En savoir plus

NouvellesNouvelles • 28 févr. 2022

Top 10 Trending Brick Cladding

Des façades extérieures aux espaces intérieurs, le revêtement en briques offre une solution à la fois classique et naturelle. Chaque jour, les architectes partagent leurs choix de matériaux et d'intérieurs sur Archello et grâce à leur partage de connaissances, notre base de données de spécifications augmente rapidement. Dans l'article thématique de cette semaine, nous nous penchons sur le bardage en briques. Ce sont les modèles qui ont été le plus souvent spécifiés par les architectes et les designers au cours de l'année dernière. Voici dix de nos options les plus populaires.     Cinema Le Grand P... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 13 févr. 2022

Top 10 Trending Metal Mesh Cladding

From exterior facades to interior curtains, metal mesh meets a variety of architectural needs. Every day architects share their material and interior selections on Archello and through their knowledge sharing our database of specifications is growing rapidly. In this week’s theme article, we take a look at metal mesh. These are the designs that were most often specified by architects and designers in the past year. These are ten of our most popular options.    Library and Learning Centre by Zaha Hadid Architects - © Iwan Baan 1 Haver Architectural Mesh by HAVER and BOECKER Haver Architectural Mesh is a stainless-steel wire mesh adaptable for interior and exterior uses. An integrated acoustic material means the m... En savoir plus

NouvellesSpécifications • 24 sept. 2021

Top 10 Trending Pendants

From the spectacular to the minimal, pendants can anchor a space and often feature in dining areas, kitchens and living rooms. Every day architects share their material and interior selections on Archello and through their knowledge sharing our database of specifications is growing rapidly. In this week’s theme article we take a look at trending pendants. Those designs that are most often specified by architects and designers in the past year. 1. Arrangements by Flos Five geometric elements, the round, the drop, the square, the line and the broken line, can be combined in different configurations. Designer Michael Anastassiades made the body of Arrangements out of extruded powder-coated aluminium.  Each element connects with... En savoir plus