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Daniel Canda adds "suspended glass box" to 1980s residence in Argentina

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Local architecture studio Daniel Canda & Asociados has renovated a 1980s country club residence in Argentina , opening up the interior and wrapping the second floor in ribbon windows. According to the team, the building's surrounding landscape largely informed decisions around the renovation.

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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 120-foot (35-meter) cantilevered roof to the west creates a covered exterior social space, shielding the west-facing glass façade from direct solar gain and glare.

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This Arizona Home Uses the Desert Landscape as "Living Art"

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The desert city of Scottsdale, Arizona, is set within the sprawling Sonoran Desert and overlooked by the majestic McDowell Mountains, so it’s no surprise that this spectacular landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping much of the area’s architecture. Modern Sunset House is located on 14 acres of hillside.

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White-metal fins form abstract exterior of Büro Ziyu Zhuang's Chamber Church

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The design borrows familiar elements from classical church architecture, such as the bell tower with its spire and rose window, the basilica layout, and the repeating interiors arches. Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall. Landscape design: Aspect Studios.

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Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House

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We chose to utilize a dark cedar exterior to ground the home within the surrounding dunes and a contrasting natural cedar to accentuate the point of entry. The interior of the home remains clean, simple, and minimal to accentuate a light-filled space that allows the natural outdoor landscaping to be the focus.

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Anacapa Architecture overhauls Vista Residence to frame views of California landscape

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Blackened wood and large stretches of glass form the exterior of a 1970s home that has been renovated by American studio Anacapa Architecture. It also failed to embrace the scenic landscape. On the exterior, board-and-batten siding was replaced with wood that was charred using Shou Sugi Ban, an ancient Japanese technique.

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Windows to the Future: 6 Elegant Architectural Projects Embracing Vitrocsa’s Cutting-Edge Fenestration

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Few materials have redefined modern architecture like glass. Vitrocsa, a pioneering Swiss glass manufacturer, has built on this idea through a revolutionary approach to window design. In 1992, Joray laid the foundation for a minimalist window concept redefining spatial aesthetics.

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