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Contemporary architecture is definable broadly as the building style of the present day. Examples do not necessarily have similar or easily recognisable features, however, because the “style” is really quite varied and has a number of different influences.
Although people sometimes use the terms “contemporary” and “modern” architecture interchangeably, they technically are not synonymous. Modern architecture refers to the building style of the early to mid-20th century. It featured clean lines with an emphasis on function. Some people viewed the elements that characterised modern architecture as too cold and impersonal. This belief lead to the creation of the contemporary style as is recognised today. Like the modern style, it connects indoor and outdoor spaces, but it adds some personal touches and warmth throughout the living space.
Contemporary homes typically include an irregular or unusually shaped frame, an open floor plan, oversized windows, and the use of “green” and repurposed components. Such homes also often have an organic design, fitting into the surrounding space and meeting an immediate need in the area.
Prominent contemporary architects include Frank Gehry, who designed the Guggenheim Museum in Bilbao; John Andrews, who designed the CN Tower in Toronto; and Jean Nouvel, who designed the Quai Branly Museum in Paris.
Bamboo (Bambuseae) is a tribe of flowering perennial evergreen plants in the grass family Poaceae. Anji County of China, known as the “Town of Bamboo”, provides the optimal climate and soil conditions to grow, harvest, and process some of the most valued bamboo poles available worldwide.
Bamboo, one of the “Four Gentlemen” (bamboo, orchid, plum blossom and chrysanthemum), plays such an important role in traditional Chinese culture that it is even regarded as a behaviour model of the gentleman. As bamboo has some features such as uprightness, tenacity and hollow heart, people endow bamboo with integrity, elegance and plainness, though it is not physically strong.
We have created a Collection of products all hand crafted and forged or cast from premium grade solid brass also covering door handles, door knobs and a range of other accessories, all reflecting the organic theme of this era.
As was common in this architectural period most Bamboo products are face fixed to the door with exposed screw heads (fittings are supplied). All door knobs and levers are sold in pairs but they can be ordered singularly if specifically required. Knobs are left unsprung and levers are sprung, unless otherwise requested.
All Bamboo products are available in our extensive range of surface patinations. See our Finishes page to find out more.
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