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Loader Monteith adds charred-timber-clad office to brownfield site in Inverness

Deezen

Scottish architecture studio Loader Monteith has designed an office with a gabled roof , along with two private residences, for mountain bike tour operator H&I Adventures on a sloping brownfield site in Scotland. The first of two planned residences, it is distinguished by its lower height and butterfly roof.

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Surreal Sites: 8 Rural Retreats Set in New Zealand’s Cinematic Landscape

Architizer

The following rural retreats also seek to make the most of the country’s rich and surreal landscapes. Nestled on a steep slope overlooking the stunning Hekerua Bay, this tri-module retreat gently weaves itself into the natural landscape. This earthy, weathered look nearly camouflages the house amid the rugged landscape.

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Cometa House is nestled within trees on coastal site in Oaxaca

Deezen

It sits at the edge of a nature preserve on Punta Cometa, or Comet Point, a peninsula that juts into the Pacific Ocean and was once the site of an Aztec fort. Two stone towers juxtapose the site's horizontal elements The architects also needed to consider how the landscape evolves throughout the year.

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Timeless lines framing the landscape

Habitus Living

Simplicity – in the most complimentary sense – is the quality that carries all the way through from the clients’ brief to the finished object. “Initially we explored other locations on the site for the house, but we kept coming back to the thought of the reflections, light and movement that the water would provide,” he adds.

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Do I Need to Hire a Landscape Architect?

Dwell

That’s why we asked Cate Singleton, a landscape architect based out of Dallas, to share her thoughts on when to go pro. Singleton is the Director of Design at Tilly , a unique landscaping service that offers online landscape design for people who want customized, professional advice. Does that mean you need to bring in the pros?

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Marrowstone Island Residence: A Masterclass in Site Responsive Architecture

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With its neverending waterfalls, mountains and evergreen forests, all interwoven with mist, the raw beauty of this unique American landscape is unparalleled. Shipley and Bates accomplished this feat through site-responsive design that blurs the line between interior and exterior. The client was also based in Dallas at the time.

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Design Out West: 10 Unique Buildings in Dialogue With Utah’s Rugged Landscape

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Utah is a land of striking contrasts and otherworldly landscapes, and its architectural identity is deeply rooted in the state’s history and culture. The team’s design for client Lorraine Nakai focused on showcasing her eclectic collections, challenging traditional concepts of space efficiency and flexibility.