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Exploring Versatility: Residential Renovations at Oscar Niemeyer's Copan Building in São Paulo

ArchDaily

Besides accommodating around five thousand residents, the building serves various purposes, offering different typologies for its residential programs, varying apartment sizes, and prioritizing diversity among its tenants.

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Francois Verhoeven Architects uses contrasting finishes for Villa K340

Deezen

Dutch studio Francois Verhoeven Architects has completed Villa K340, a house in The Hague formed of interlocking blocks finished with contrasting timber and plaster. Francois Verhoeven Architects designed the villa in the residential district of Vroondaal, which sits close to the beaches and dunes on the coast of the Netherlands.

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Residential business conditions weaken while remodeling remains popular, says AIA Home Design Trends Survey

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The American Institute of Architects has published its latest quarterly report on residential design in the United States. Image credit: American Institute of Architects According to data from architects on client expectations, ‘contemporary home styles’ remain the most popular feature, mentioned by 51% of clients.

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The Best Suited Finishes for Wood Floors

Aric Gitomer Architect

It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures. Finishes can be grouped into classes based on what they have to offer. There are varnishes, oils, waxes, and much more that are used as finishes on the wood. Oil finishes are highly popular with carpenters and woodworkers.

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Ten bold residential staircases designed by architects

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From a giant staircase running the height of a house and beyond to a flight of steps that can't be stepped on at all, here is a roundup of 10 statement residential staircase designs from the Dezeen archives. Kappa House, Japan, by Archipelago Architects Studio. Kappa House, Japan, by Archipelago Architects Studio.

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Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan

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Japanese practice Nori Architects has completed Minimum House in Toyota, Japan , as a "new prototype of urban housing" designed to reduce construction waste and be easily repaired or adapted in the future. Minimum House was designed by Nori Architects. Read: Tomoaki Uno Architects designs house in Japan with Aztec-informed pyramid.

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Five luxury residential projects designed by luxury car brands

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Last month Bugatti unveiled its first residential development in Dubai. Each of the residential buildings has uniquely car-centric details that place the residents' prized vehicles at centre stage, including bespoke garages and car elevators. Here are five houses and skyscrapers designed by car companies.