Deezen

MARCH 18, 2024

Local firm Studio VARA has completed Fire Country Lookout, a rural retreat in northern California that is wrapped in a protective shell made of standing-seam metal and is equipped to operate off the grid. Located near the town of Healdsburg in Sonoma County , the house sits on a hilltop dotted with oak trees.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Architecture firm Alterstudio has completed a tower-like house in Texas that rises up from a steep, wooded site that was long overlooked "as a possible home site". The project provides a model for an innovative building sequencing that allowed a home to be built on a property long written off as a possible home site."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

Chicago architecture firm Studio Gang has expanded a California college through the addition of mass-timber structures that were informed by how fungi grow in the wild. Studio Gang has completed a number of high-profile projects this year, including museum expansions in Arkansas and New York City.

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BD+C

FEBRUARY 8, 2024

He made sustainability a core part of the firm’s ethos long before it was mainstream, illustrating that designers could significantly reduce energy use on a large scale, across project types. Ordinary projects became extraordinary projects.” Chief Design Officer Keith Hempel was named the firm’s new president in June.

Structural Engineering 52

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Mexican architecture firm RootStudio has completed a concrete hotel in Oaxaca that was constructed in stages as a "habitable sculpture". As we progressed with the project, it was done without plans because it was done on the ground.". It was not a project made or developed on a computer program. Structural engineer: Ing.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

Glazed brick and charred cypress wrap the exterior of a partly sunken North Carolina home designed by architecture firm In Situ Studio. Local firm In Situ Studio was charged with designing a contemporary residence for a couple – the husband is an electrical engineer, and the wife is a German and history teacher.

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Dwell

MAY 3, 2023

Architecture firm RO_AR caps a cavernous glass residence in the Czech Republic with a shrub-covered undulating roofline that echoes the nearby terrain. It is a chaotic and random development, often adversely affecting the value of the projected terrain. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

APRIL 14, 2024

It was created to host the owner's visiting family HGX Design is New York City-based studio founded in 2020 by Hal Goldstein with a focus on corporate, commercial and residential projects that "inspire human connection and fulfilment". The photography is by Scott Frances unless otherwise noted.

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Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2024

Side Angle Side has transformed a 1960s post office into a food market and restaurant Austin-based commercial and residential architecture firm Side Angle Side renovated the 3,500-square foot (325-square metre) 1967 US Post Office building and added a 1,500-square foot (140-square metre) outdoor dining patio. The Hyde Park U.S.

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EntreArchitect

JULY 3, 2018

This is the transcript from EntreArchitect Podcast Episode 226, Successful Project Planning for Small Firm Architects. Do you know how to calculate the exact amount that you need to charge your clients in order to earn 20 percent profit on that project? Listen to this podcast episode or download the audio file here.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 1, 2022

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here. It can travel at a speed of five knots and is built to provide guests with a sauna experience in the beautiful nature of the Stockholm archipelago.

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Deezen

JULY 26, 2022

Brazilian architecture firm Studio MK27 has completed Caza Azul, a concrete home in the state of São Paulo that was elevated from the ground to better integrate with the surrounding landscape. Project credits: Architecture: Studio MK27. Structural engineer: Inner Engenharia. Architect: Marcio Kogan.

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BD+C

OCTOBER 17, 2018

With a new project on the horizon for Canada’s largest telecom, local structural engineering firm, Glotman-Simpson had an idea: The use of long-span composite steel decking could be ideal for such a large-scale project, contributing to an open, column-free design.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 26, 2022

Mexican architecture firm P+0 has completed a home on a steep hillside in Monterrey , using smaller volumes clustered together to form the resident's living spaces, which was captured by photographer Edmund Sumner. The project was completed in 2021, and is named after the primary volumes that make up its angular appearance.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Instead of putting everything under one roof, architecture firm Lake|Flato created a network of smaller volumes to minimize impact on the forested plot. The project was designed to provide beautiful spaces to accommodate their daily routine with intentionally small storage capacity as they are downsizing. Have one to share?

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Habitus Living

JUNE 6, 2023

Situated within 100 metres of the water’s edge, on the fringe of a heritage precinct, “Harold” is a spectacular residence in Middle Park, Victoria that has been given new life by a skyward extension and reconfiguration by local architecture firm Coy Yiontis and built by CBD Contracting Group.

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aasarchitecture

MARCH 13, 2024

The architecture and exhibition of the Kuwait Pavilion at the upcoming World Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan were unveiled to the public today at a ceremony in Tokyo, Japan. The multi-sensory exhibition uses interactive spatial staging and culminates in a vast explorative dome projection that makes the visit an immersive experience.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

The project started with a consultation aimed at resolving some design issues, such as maximizing storage or updating the kitchen and indoor furnishings. An initial scenario, involving digging out the basement and creating an areaway, was deemed too complex and costly for structural reasons.

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Architecture Firm Real Estate Renovation Residential 79

Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Architecture firm Manuel Cervantes Estudio has used concrete, wood and rugged stone to build a dwelling in central Mexico that is partly sunken into the ground. The Hill House project is located in the rural town of Salazar, about an hour's drive from Mexico City. Project credits: Architect: Manuel Cervantes Céspedes.

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Housing Structural Engineering Roofing Engineering 110

Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2021

US architecture firm DUST has completed an accessory dwelling unit for a family in Marfa , Texas, who decided to relocate permanently during the coronavirus pandemic. Project credits: Architects: DUST, Cade Hayes, Jesus Robles. Structural engineer: Dan Ray. Millwork: Architectural Surfaces.

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e-architect

JUNE 28, 2023

de Reus Architects is the lead architect for more than 400,000 square feet of club amenity facilities and residential dwellings that comprise the core of this project. de Reus Architects is the lead architect for more than 400,000 square feet of club amenity facilities and residential dwellings that comprise the core of this project.

Civil Engineering 61

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 61

Deezen

MARCH 1, 2022

Architecture firm Brooks + Scarpa has created a North Hollywood apartment building that prioritises social areas over private space and includes units for low-income tenants. The project, called 11 NOHO, is located in an emerging arts district in North Hollywood. Project credits: Architect: Brooks + Scarpa.

Housing 102

Housing Civil Engineering Exterior Engineering 102

Deezen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

Curving walls and windows placed "like notes in a melody" define the latest Maggie's Centre , designed by architecture firm Studio Libeskind for the Royal Free Hospital in London. This is probably the last project discussed in detail with [Charles]." the architect explained. "I And it turned out to be a great site."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 23, 2022

Dutch architecture firm Powerhouse Company has used cross-laminated timber to construct an off-grid office building that floats on water. The project is shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2022 in the sustainable building category. The building structure is designed in wood and can easily be demounted and re-used.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

To picture the sky, imagine the cosmos, talk about astronomy: the program’s dreamlike dimension inspired the architectural team led by frenak+jullien (France), with Cardin Julien (Canada), associate architects, and m+mathieu holdrinet (France), project architect, helping to create the building’s singular form.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 19, 2023

This intervention does not detract from the monumental features, but architecturally complements the cemetery landscape with style and dignity. KAAN Architecten chose to place the new building at a respectful distance from the monumental ensemble, maintaining the original plan for the site and preserving its peaceful atmosphere.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 59

Deezen

MARCH 18, 2022

Named X-House after its layout, the home was conceived by Minneapolis -based firm Snow Kreilich as an isolated retreat for a large family that had been coming to a nearby property for several years. The architecture firm was founded by Julie Snow in 1995, and earned an AIA Honor Award in 2018 in recognition of its work in the US.

Home 103

Home Contract Structural Engineering Glass 103

Dwell

MAY 10, 2023

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

Finishes 57

Finishes Interior Home Structural Engineering 57

Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

Raleigh-based architecture firm In Situ Studio transformed the 4,200-square foot (390-square metre) residence – known as Morgan Creek – for New York-based art collectors Eric Diefenbach and James Keith Brown , who purchased the property at auction. The photography is by Cristóbal Palma.

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Home Exterior Renovation Modern 102

Deezen

OCTOBER 14, 2022

Architecture firm AB Design Studio has remodelled and expanded a 1950s home that sits on a boulder-studded property in California. The single-storey home sits within a former rock quarry, hence the project's name. The project included the building of a secondary structure. MEP: Mechanical Engineering Consultants.

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Renovation Housing Remodeling Design 114

Bustler

NOVEMBER 27, 2023

Application fee is $375 per project. ELIGIBILITY Criteria for submissions includes any commercial, corporate, institutional, or residential building type or urban planning project, built or unbuilt in the U.S. Unbuilt projects are eligible only when a client is named. Winning projects are also published in Global Design News.

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ArchiDiaries

MAY 22, 2022

Excerpt: The Naked Vault House is a residence designed by the architectural firm New Garage Architecture Studio. The firm thought to re-introduce the history through vernacular & thermally comfortable elements, through old but cost-effective construction techniques and involve the ‘bygone’ masons.

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Housing Architecture Technique Structural Engineering 81

The Architecture Designs

JANUARY 23, 2023

The tallest skyscrapers are often referred to as architectural wonders because they represent the pinnacle of human engineering and design. Building a skyscraper requires a deep understanding of structural engineering, materials science, and architectural design. The building was completed in 1974.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 31, 2021

Other residences in Florida include an all-white home by Jeffrey Dungan that was completed in a range of different architectural styles , and a Miami Beach home for an art collector by Shulman + Associates. Project credits: Architectural firm: Seibert Architects. Project architect/designer: Michael Epstein.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2022

Phoenix is among the fastest-growing US cities, resulting in many new-build and renovation projects. Project credits: Architecture firms: 180 Degrees Design + Build, CBTWO Architects. Structural engineer: Cartwright Architects & Engineers. The photography is by An Pham. Design team: James Trahan.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2022

Seattle-based architecture firm SRG Partnership has reimagined the Hayward Field stadium in Eugene, Oregon , with glulam beams supporting an ETFE canopy. Project credits: . Civil engineer: Mazzetti. Structural engineer: MKA. Mechanical engineer: PAE Engineers. Architect: SRG Partnership.

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e-architect

AUGUST 2, 2023

After sitting dormant for years following the halting of initial construction for a previous developer, LCMA Design was commissioned by the property’s new owner to intervene and complete the ambitious project. I thought that that was entirely appropriate for this project that was undergoing a massive transformation.”

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