Design Buy Build Issue 64 2023 | Page 18

EDITOR ' S CHOICE
Commitments to ensuring the property is beautiful and distinct is not just reflected in its use of natural light ; wood is also a multi-faceted tool that does as much for the properties aesthetics as it does for its sustainability goals . Critically , if areas such as the living room were uniformly wooden , there is some argument that they would look overtly homogenous and appear to lack innovation . Consequently , Arkwright Road uses the wooden materials for contrasting purposes , such as contrasting the tile flooring with the wooden ceiling to emphasise the elements of the material which such as visuals , grains and patterns which is seen to be the root of the material ’ s natural beauty .
Achieving a balance between sustainable and beautiful designs remains one of the most consistent debates in modern architecture , but such challenges can encourage further architectural innovations and advancements . In the case of Arkwright Road , biophilic materials and natural light serve a dual purpose through the property , representing both tactical commitments to eco-consciousness as well as a pursuit of unique aesthetics . Arkwright Road ’ s interior design is a microcosm of the commitment which has more widely defined Square Feet ’ s approach to new developments – sustainable and enduring , but uniquely appealing properties .
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