Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

"The intervention sought to be as least intrusive as possible, keeping the original character of the land practically untouched and without affecting the shelter tree around which the house is implanted, molding itself to its imposing morphology and merging with the landscape.

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Deezen

MAY 28, 2024

Weathering steel and accoya wood wrap the exterior of the Alta House, which was created by US studio Lever Architecture to embrace the "sublime mountain landscape". L-shaped in plan, the house consists of rectilinear volumes with flat roofs to prevent dangerous snow slides. Situated on a half-acre (0.2-hectare)

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Due to its location on the edge of the Česky Kras nature reserve southwest of Prague, the project was required to visually blend in with the local vernacular, with regulations specifying a simple gable-roof form with rounded eaves. Meanwhile, the roof is lined with traditional tiles called bobrovka.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Architecture studio Tolila+Gilliland used a palette of tactile materials to "engage the senses" at the Gilbert Raby Therapeutic Workshops in France. Dug into a sloping site, the building sits on a reinforced concrete base, and was constructed using compressed earth bricks and earthen plaster with a timber-frame roof.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

Sixty aluminium fins uniformly distributed along the building's length form the walls, roof and tower. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior. Landscape design: Aspect Studios. Landscape construction: Guangzhou Yayue Landscape Construction Co.,

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Archinect

DECEMBER 16, 2022

The 30-meter-long structure with pitched roof rests on the masonry plinth, inserted into the landscape and points towards the mountainous view. Right next to it, lies Kvitfjell ski resort - one of the most renowned ski resorts in Norway, 50 kilometers north of Lillehammer.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

Designed as adjunct interior spaces for year-round entertaining, the landscape design is sculpted to Aidlin Darling Design’s architecture, forming a roof garden, balconies that extend from the living spaces, and a lower, more secluded garden carved into the hillside. © Andrea Cochran Landscape Architecture. Art House Gallery.

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Deezen

JUNE 4, 2023

An undulating green roof and timber cladding help this Suffolk house by MAP Architecture and Jon Broome Architects, which was designed to Passivhaus standards, blend into the surrounding wetland. The internal ceiling battens are made using an Ash facing piece with a softwood core to allow the battens to follow the roof curve," said Mawson.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. Old tiles for both the screen and the roof came from local houses. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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Deezen

AUGUST 15, 2022

A concrete house in the rainforest, a rammed earth home in a mountainous landscape and a red-painted steel structure in the city of São Paulo are included in this roundup of 10 Brazilian houses from the Dezeen archive. A chevron-patterned wooden screen envelops the exterior of this home designed by Brazilian firm Marcos Bertoldi Arquitetos.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

A wavy, tiled roof formed by intersecting catenary vaults shelters this lakeside restaurant , designed by Bangalore-based Play Architecture for the Deva Dhare Resort in Karnataka, India. The Deva Dhare Restaurant is topped with a vaulted tiled roof. Four glass-covered openings under the wavy roof offer views of the surroundings.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 5, 2023

In West Chester, Pennsylvania, a striking all-black barn perches gently on the rural landscape. With barns dotting the surrounding landscape, the architects opted for a simple, honest design, honoring the agrarian context through the barn’s traditional form.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2022

Studio MK27 has designed a Brazilian seaside villa with wide openings to frame views of the surrounding landscape "like a wide-angle camera". Studio MK27 designed Vista House with a smaller envelope nested under a long gabled roof. The home is made up of a low-slung, gabled roof that is roughly 15 metres wide, 3.5

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

When it comes to designing the exterior of your home, choosing suitable materials can make all the difference. Exterior house stone is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add elegance and durability to their home’s exterior. Let’s see types of exterior house stone.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2022

A tall, pyramidal roof tops the main living area of this holiday home in northern Mexico by Práctica Arquitectura, made almost entirely of concrete. Its inhabitants can enjoy the surrounding landscape through the large windows that end in two of its perimeter patios," said Práctica Arquitectura. Photo is by Dove Dope.

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The Architecture Designs

MAY 29, 2023

The importance of the exterior aesthetic of a house is undeniable. As a homeowner, you take meticulous care in selecting the right colours, materials, and designs that suit your taste. Colorbond roofing, a popular choice among Australian households, has been praised for its durability, design flexibility, and thermal efficiency.

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Architizer

MARCH 13, 2023

Learn more and register > Architecture and landscape mirror one another. Each practice curates an assembly of materials, ideas, light and form to bring concepts to life. At the heart of landscape architecture is a deep appreciation for process and time. Museums are cornerstones of culture.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 22, 2022

The following rural retreats also seek to make the most of the country’s rich and surreal landscapes. The houses below are the product of architectural experimentation with design forms, local materials and vernacular styles, ultimately seeking to live harmoniously with their surroundings. Easterbrook House. Photos by Jeremy Toth.

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Deezen

JUNE 21, 2023

Local architecture firm In Situ Studio wrapped an art museum visitor centre in Raleigh, North Carolina with darkened steel and cantilevered a roof with an aperture over its patio. The roof features a rounded triangle roof opening made of aluminium. The materials are durable and designed to weather over time.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2022

Exterior walls consist of white and beige stone cladding, along with large stretches of laminated glass that provide views of the terrain. "In A wavy roof tops the dwelling. Our concept was to return to the roots of the hacienda in terms of form and material," the studio said. The roof is covered in local clay tiles.

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Architizer

AUGUST 17, 2022

For over 5000 years humans have understood the material benefits of cork. The material is sourced from the bark of cork oaks — found mainly along the coast of the Mediterranean Sea — and for centuries has been used to make floating devices, seals for containers and sandals. Register here ! 042_Corkscrew House. Ecork Hotel.

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Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. The roof is an additional level that provides more outdoor space, and has an elevated herb garden.

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 15, 2023

A Spanish-style house located in an urban environment would likely incorporate elements of traditional Spanish architecture, such as terracotta roof tiles, stucco exterior walls, and arched openings. Spanish-style houses often use natural materials, such as stone, wood, and tile, in the construction and design.

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DesignRulz

MARCH 19, 2022

Here are a few simple ways to improve the exterior of your home: images altstudio.ch Clean the Exterior Surfaces Regularly Make sure to clean all of the exterior surfaces of your home on a regular basis. Trim the Lawn and Landscaping It’s important to keep the lawn trimmed and the landscaping well-maintained.

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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2023

The gabled roof, held aloft on tall columns, is an appropriate symbol for shelter on the open plains. The architect selected the exterior materials — cedar shingles, siding, and decking, as well as rusted sheet steel — for their ability to weather gracefully and blend with the colors of the landscape.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

Construction often requires a rewriting of the landscape. Rather than asserting dominance over a landscape, the architect allows it to shape their vision. Rocks excavated during the home’s construction have been fused into the fabric of the building; still a part of their native landscape yet reframed and imbued with fresh purpose.

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Deezen

MAY 29, 2024

3 as a blend of details, materials and forms drawn from surrounding buildings. We attempted to design a new residence by incorporating details such as the shape of the roof, exterior walls, window openings, and the way fixtures are made that would allow these to blend together," he added.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Oak trees protect the home from glare and heat.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 25, 2023

A popular trend in architecture is the construction of buildings topped with flat roofs. Specialized windows for flat roofs are a solution dedicated to buildings of this type, improving their functionality. The issue of meeting the functional conditions also applies to glazing in the form of windows for flat roofs.

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Architizer

MARCH 3, 2022

© The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art CO.,LTD. © The Design Institute Of Landscape & Architecture China Academy Of Art CO.,LTD. The white building with geometric windows and an open roof integrated also connects the originally independent buildings into a collection of communities.

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Architizer

JUNE 14, 2023

A number of apertures are concealed beneath the slatted exterior, which offers shading from direct sunlight without impeding illumination. As the years pass, the organic terrain will reclaim the building’s roof, softening it back into the hillside. The most powerful ingredient in this scheme is the passage of time.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

Located within a hilly landscape near Lake Lugano, the house was designed to showcase non-traditional building materials and features a timber structure as well as metal and cork cladding. This has a blocky, angular form that mimics the home's exterior. A roof terrace takes up the other half of the building's length.

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Architizer

AUGUST 22, 2022

Terracotta is a material that spans millennia. With a range of colors, textures, and forms, this ceramic is a material used throughout history. Now we’re inviting experts in materials, architecture, and interiors to discuss the Future of Materials for an entire week this September. Register here !

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Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Architecture studio Parti has completed a compact housing project in north London , with a palette of robust and affordable materials chosen to create a sense of permanence. Deliberately simple materials were used throughout the project. Plaster and bricks are among the materials used. The photography is by Johan Dehlin.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Charred timber clads the exterior of Somers House Aiming to create a weather-resilient exterior, Kennedy Nolan clad the home almost entirely in timber that was charred using the Japanese Shou Sugi Ban technique. Textural materials including cork, raw brass, and earthy tiles feature across the walls of the hallways and bedrooms.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

Nowhere has renovated a house in Hyderabad called Mayalogili Alongside brick and marble dust, the studio also used plants and soil from the site to create tactile internal finishes that "weave in the materiality of the landscape", it said.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mork-Ulnes Architects has completed a single-family residence in Oregon with a dark exterior and interconnected spaces without corridors that was built using American-made cross-laminated timber. The shed roof – capped in standing seam metal – creates a series of narrow, slanted interior spaces.

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