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Designing for Silence: The New Architecture of Calm
design7 min read

Designing for Silence: The New Architecture of Calm

Why the world's best architects are prioritizing acoustic comfort

James Whitfield·May 20, 2026

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The New Materiality: Why Designers Are Returning to Earth
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The New Materiality: Why Designers Are Returning to Earth

From rammed earth to mushroom leather, natural materials are reshaping contemporary design

James Whitfield·May 8, 2026
Living with Less: The Radical Minimalism of Studio Mumbai
design6 min read

Living with Less: The Radical Minimalism of Studio Mumbai

How one architecture practice proves that constraint is the mother of invention

James Whitfield·Apr 25, 2026

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