Moroccan Architecture has traditionally stood out for an intensive use of brickwork, adobe and other materials from the earth and the sand. In a landscape that is primarily arid, if not an outright desert, wood is not exactly one of the first options when undertaking a construction project, simply because it is not readily available. However, the taste for wood has globalised and conquered every last corner of the planet, and the new Moroccan Architecture also displays exquisite wood ceilings and inner linings made with wood slats or other forms of this precious material. Here are some examples: Casa-Port railway station The wood geometric design ceilings which the studios AREP and Groupe3 Architectes included in their project for the Casablanca railway station reflects the modernisation of the economic capital and most populous city in Morocco. Photos by Didier Boy de La Tour and information obtained from plataformaarquitectura.cl COP22 Village COP22 Village was the exhibition space for the World Summit on climate change of the same name that was held in 2016 in Marrakech. The OUALALOU + CHOI architectural firm designed a spectacular 12-meter-high portico built by stacking identical wooden pieces of local origin. Photos by Luc Boegly and Hakim Benchekroun and information obtained from plataformaarquitectura.cl Wifaq Sports Centre Wood slats on exterior walls and inner linnigs, and spectacular wood ceilings in the pool embellish the sports facilities designed by Groupe3 Architectes in Rabat. Photos by Fernando Guerra and information obtained from plataformaarquitectura.cl Yves Saint Laurent Museum in Marrakech The museum dedicated to Yves Saint Laurent in Marrakech combines extraordinary brickwork with the wood acoustic panels usually found in auditoriums and libraries of this type of buildings. Photos and information obtained from diariodesign.com Villa Agava The new Moroccan architecture for residential use you can reveals a growing taste for wood panels or wood slats in combination with the classic white walls. Villa Agava, by Driss Kettani Architects is an example of this Photos and information obtained from plataformaarquitectura.cl . If you liked this post about Moroccan Architecture, you may also be interested in: . - Wood ceilings in new Danish Architecture - 5 Magnificent examples of decorative inner linings in French schools - The use of wood panels in the new architecture of Ireland - Wood ceilings in new projects in the United Kingdom
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La utilización de madera en arquitectura y decoración es una práctica generalizada en todo el mundo. Diariamente se proyectan y hacen realidad miles de proyectos de decoración e interiorismo que incluyen paneles y revestimientos de madera, techos de madera y otros elementos fabricados con nuestro material favorito. En otras ocasiones se utilizan paneles acústicos y techos acústicos, también fabricados en madera, porque se busca, además, una mejora del confort acústico del espacio propuesto. Cada cierto tiempo hemos traído hasta nuestro blog los ejemplos que más nos han llamado la atención del uso de la madera en arquitectura y decoración en diferentes países. Algunos pertenecen a arquitectos de reconocido prestigio, y otros no, pero todos nos parecieron excelentes trabajos. Los encontraréis en estos más de 30 artículos: The use of wood in architecture and decoration is a widespread practice throughout the world. Thousands of decoration and interior design projects are being planned and made daily, including wood panelling, wood ceilings and other items made with our favourite material. On other occasions, acoustic panels and acoustic ceilings are used, also made of wood, because an improvement of the acoustic comfort of the proposed space is also sought. Every so often we have brought examples to our blog that we found particularly interesting for their use of wood in architecture and decoration in different countries. Some belong to renowned, prestigious architects and others do not, but all of them seemed to us to be excellent examples. You will find them in these more than 30 posts: Interior wood ceilings in the work of Kengo Kuma Wood acoustic panelling for Qatar auditoriums: the case of Doha Modern Indian School Wood ceilings in new Danish architecture Undulating wood ceilings of One Main Office renovation Go Hasegawa and the use of wood panelling for walls and ceilings The wood in Kengo Kuma’s work: the use of natural wood panels, cladding and ceilings 8 Examples of the use of wood slat panels in the new German architecture Acoustic panels in the auditorium of the Qatari Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning 8 Spectacular wood design ceilings that will not leave you indifferent Decorative acoustic panels at the University of Bath (UK) Magnificent examples of decorative inner linings in French schools The use of wood panels in the new architecture of Ireland The beauty of the suspended boards and wood slats on ceilings and walls at the lobby of the Hotel Hotel in Canberra, ACT, Australia Interior wood panelling in the spectacular Auditorium of the Saudi Press Agency in Riyadh The use of acoustic panels in churches: The case of City Gates Church When to use hanging acoustic islands? The case of Monkton Combe School in Bath, England The use of wood in the work of Alejandro Aravena – 2016 Pritzker Prize Wood ceilings in churches: Church of San Francisco de Castro, Chiloé Islands, Chile 3 Excellent examples of the use of wood slats in homes in Australia Wood ceilings in new projects in the United Kingdom Peter Zumthor and the use of wood slats in architecture Interiors and wood ceilings in the works of Peter Zumthor The wood design ceilings of Alvar Aalto Wood inner linings in the work of Frank Lloyd Wright The special wood panelling of the University Square Stratford 5 wood inner linings in new UK architecture The use of wood slats in 8 buildings in the United Kingdom Wood slats and technical carpentry woodwork at the University College of Bergen The acoustic conditioning of the Qatar Development Bank – QDB The most curious wood projects in the world - (wood panels) Part I The most curious wood projects in the world - (wood panels) Part II Walls and wood panelling in the works of Frank Gehry Wood and architecture in Shanghai: wood walls and wood ceilings for a city that wants to be made of glass Wood and architecture in Mexico City: a proper use of the wood slats on façades and wood in inner linings Wood and architecture in Paris: wood panels, inner linings, wood slats, and more Wood and architecture in London: façades with wood slats, design ceilings, exterior wood panelling, wood panels, and much more
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Our blog has published more than 50 posts in 2017. We have talked about some of Spigogroup’s projects in wood, and also about other projects that call our attention for their quality or for the genius of their authors. We have written about wood slats, architectural acoustics and acoustic panels used for the acoustic conditioning of spaces. Also about sports furniture or technical doors and, of course, wood ceilings and claddings employing this noble material we love so much. We leave you with a brief guide to our 2017 posts so you can review those you liked most or discover that one you missed: Some of our most interesting national and international projects Acoustic conditioning of culture centres: the case of the Romo Culture Centre in Getxo, Biscay Using absorbent acoustic panels can improve the look of your Project Decorative acoustic panels at the University of Bath (UK) New Spigogroup wood solutions catalogues Acoustic panels in the auditorium of the Qatari Ministry of Municipality and Urban Planning Paneles acústicos, acoustic panels, panneaux acoustiques and, now also, pannelli acustici Acoustic panels for dining rooms: the dining room of the Guipuzcoa company Danobat Wood panelling in wineries: 6 examples Figures and projects in the world architecture that we admire The use of wood panels in the new architecture of Ireland 5 Magnificent examples of decorative inner linings in French schools 8 Spectacular wood design ceilings that will not leave you indifferent 8 Examples of the use of wood slat panels in the new German architecture The wood in Kengo Kuma’s work: the use of natural wood panels, cladding and ceilings Acoustics and acoustic panels for acoustic conditioning Decorative acoustic panels for offices and surgeries Decorative wood panels of the future… Will they be our next television? Insulation levels in wood soundproof doors or acoustic doors Soundproofing or acoustic conditioning with sound-absorbent wood panels? What does your project require? New online Spigogroup catalogues Solutions for acoustic conditioning, technical doors, sports furniture and much more The 7 advantages of using wood panelling in your project interiors 40 Models of wood panel caldding to improve the acoustics of a room Decorative acoustic panels for classrooms in schools and universities Acoustic conditioning of buildings and premises: How would you calculate your Optimum Reverberation Time? Quitar el eco Removing echo in large rooms: what steps should I follow How to use decorative soundproofing panels or acoustic pictures to acoustically condition a room Acoustic diffusers with wood slats for the acoustic conditioning of large spaces Technical doors, acoustic doors and fire doors Why use wood acoustic doors on cultural buildings? Spigodoor renews its website with more information about technical doors All you need to know about acoustic doors in one click: soundproofing levels, finishes, standard sizes, manufacturing lead times… Soundproofing doors: Standard size and how to make your own measurements Fire doors for your project: all the information you need in a single click 100 Combinations of Fire Resistant Doors (FR Doors) made of wood Doors for schools, universities, secondary schools and nursery schools: technical, acoustic, fire (RF) or anti-pinch doors Frequently asked questions about wood fire doors Wood ceilings, acoustic ceilings and false wood ceilings 6 reasons to install a wood false ceiling in a room Acoustic removable ceilings – Sound absorption levels Techos desmontables de madera Wood removable ceilings – Materials choices for supporting panel Curved wood walls and curved wood ceilings - Sizes and finishes The 20 best articles on installing removable wood ceilings Frequently asked questions about wood removable ceilings Accessible ceilings for smart offices: sensorization, big data and the dilemmas we face from technological development Acoustic design ceilings: the fusion of aesthetics and technology 5 Reasons to choose a wood ceiling for your Project Sports furniture Where to buy sports furniture for swimming pools? Sanitary cubicles, changing cubicles and phenolic cabins for schools, universities and colleges The web that offers everything you need to know to buy phenolic cabins The most resistant school sports furniture is phenolic furniture Buying phenolic lockers. Necessary information: models, finishes, fittings, etc… Phenolic cabins for partitioning public toilets Sports furniture for gyms and fitness rooms: the need to keep changing rooms renovated and in good condition
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It might seem that the use of acoustic panels inside a building is an aesthetically boring option. However, this may not necessarily be the case if you choose the right panel. We can even say that the result is the opposite and can play an important role in the interior aesthetics of a building when, for example, we talk about Spigoacustic wood acoustic panels (or wood acoustic decorative pictures) used by acoustics professionals. This is the case of Acoustic GRG, in the UK, which has implemented projects that are truly pleasing to the eye, like the one at the University of Bath. The project was carried out between 2015 and 2016, and aimed to provide an acoustic solution to the new 10 West building at the University of Bath to house the expansion of the Department of Psychology, the new headquarters of the Institute for Policy Research and new areas of study for graduate programmes at the university. At the same time, the intervention was to enhance the interior design of the building, so it was decided to install Spigotec decorative wood acoustic panels; more specifically, model 28-16-16, MDF Class 0 with varnished cherry wood finish that brought warmth and elegance while attempting a minimum acoustic performance class B. The team of Acoustic GRG installers, calculated the dimensions and dimensioned and mounted around the atrium of the new building more than 300 sqm of acoustic decorative pictures / panels supplied by Spigogroup. The result is truly spectacular, as can be seen in the pictures by Adam Coupe. . If you liked this about post about wood acoustic decorative pictures, you may also be interested in: . - 7 Image ideas for your paintings or decorative acoustic panels - Decorative wood panels of the future… Will they be our next television? - Decorative acoustic panels for offices and surgeries - Using absorbent acoustic panels can improve the look of your Project
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