MaterialityFebruary 2025•6 min read
Choosing Materials That Age Gracefully
Why we favour honest, tactile materials — limewash, white oak, raw brass — that only grow richer with time rather than degrading.
By Eleanor Voss
The Housen Journal
Notes on architectural restraint, timeless materiality, and the quiet poetry of considered living spaces.
Materiality6 min read
Choosing Materials That Age Gracefully
Why we favour honest, tactile materials — limewash, white oak, raw brass — that only grow richer with time rather than degrading.
By Eleanor VossFebruary 2025
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The Case for Quiet Luxury in the Home
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Case StudiesDecember 2024•5 min read
Inside a Coastal Renovation, Two Years On
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The Art of Architectural Lighting: Beyond the Grid
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Spatial Flow: Why Portals Matter More Than Salons
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Collecting Art for Considered Interiors
Moving beyond matchy-matchy art purchases toward pieces that challenge, provoke, and resonate across generations.
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