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Dual Roof Extension in Kingston by Square One Architects

Archinect

This recently completed project located in the London Borough of Kingston Upon Thames is spread between two semi-detached Victorian properties which both sought to extend their roof spaces. The new dormer, though long, reads as four small dormers; this was carefully designed to reduce visual impact.

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This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure

Avontuura

The volume of the building is drawn out of the ground, creates a visually beautiful skyline and harmony with the environment. The post This Tehran office building features a sloped green roof and exterior structure appeared first on Åvontuura.

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elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan

designboom

the store design echoes the concept of a pavilion in a park, fostering visual and spatial connection to the lush greenery of the lakeshore. The post elongated wooden roof shields JINS hikone eyewear store’s steel frame in japan appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Eight buildings with inverted-pitched roofs that resemble butterfly wings

Deezen

An angular English home extension and a timber-clad Guatemalan retreat feature in our roundup of buildings with butterfly roofs. Otherwise known as inverted-pitched roofs, the V-shaped structures take their name from the angled form of a butterfly's wings. Here are eight buildings with butterfly roofs from the Dezeen archive.

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What to Do When Your Roof Starts Leaking

The Architecture Designs

Roof leaks may happen at any time. Aging shingles and several other factors can cause leaks to your roof. But, what will you do when you suddenly experience major roof leaks? The best roofers provide emergency roof repair services in Arizona. Make sure your roof is safely accessible.

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Foster + Partners reveals Techo International Airport with gridded "tree-canopy" roof

Deezen

Drawing from the local vernacular and its tropical climate setting, the design by Foster + Partners will consist of a new airport city and a terminal building with a grid-shell roof that was designed to resemble a tree canopy. The roof design will also use a filtering screen to capture natural light and illuminate the terminal interior.

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What Is Your Roof of Preference?

Aric Gitomer Architect

A roof is the covering of your home. And what’s more, is that you get the opportunity to select the type of roof for your home. Depending on the type of structure, weather, and planning permissions, your home can boast a strong roof. Each roof type serves different functions. They are more resilient than gable roofs.

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