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This Walden Pond–Inspired Writer’s Studio Holds a Trove of More Than 1,700 Poetry Books

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The stone-clad Connecticut retreat is surprisingly advanced with a steel frame, glass sliders, geothermal heating and cooling, and a motorized roof hatch to the deck. A protective wood shutter neatly slides into the stone, revealing a glass panel pocket door. Have one to share? Post it here. Upon arrival only one opening is visible.

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John Friedman and Alice Kimm include dining room crane in Los Angeles house

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We could do whatever we want, and we did in fact integrate some ideas and elements that other clients turned down for their particular houses." A large central staircase with open teak treads, a glass railing and a powder-coated aluminium bookcase wall connects all three levels.

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Wildfires influence design of Campout House in northern California

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Non-combustible materials form the exterior of a cabin near Lake Tahoe that was designed by US studio Faulkner Architects to serve as a "base camp" for an active family. Exterior walls consist of concrete and 16-gauge weathering steel – materials that are known for being non-combustible and could help the building survive a wildfire.

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

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The writer's studio and guesthouse are tucked into the woods "Working in concert with the landscape, this dynamic quality further through the building's charred Shou Sugi Ban exterior, tugged and carved to create overhangs and openings." Just west of the home's centre point, the building extends over a lowland creek.

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Four Pines is a Wyoming home clad in cedar and local stone

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The home was designed to achieve three main goals – to make the most of the natural setting, provide ample space for visitors, and accommodate the client's impressive art collection, which features work by artists such as Richard Serra, Deborah Butterfield and Roy Lichtenstein. Civil engineer: Nelson Engineering (Dave Dufault).

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Crystalline volume added to Audubon Aquarium and Insectarium in New Orleans

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Bird-friendly glass was used in the renovation The recent renovation and expansion was prompted by a desire to update and expand the museum's offerings, which included moving the insectarium to the aquarium building. The new exterior facade possesses translucent and iridescent qualities," said EDR.

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Geodes inform design of Arizona research building by Grimshaw and Architekton

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The exterior is hard and protective, while in the interior courtyard, an abundance of light highlights its transparency and glazed openings." Part of the building is elevated on thick pilotis Facades consist of greenish glass and a tan-hued, pleated screen made of glass-fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC).