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What are the Interior Courtyards of Spanish Houses like? 10 Examples in Contemporary Architecture and Design

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Image © Marcela Grassi The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements.

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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

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© Adria Goula The ample supply, durability, and affordability of brick makes it one of the most widely used and iconic materials in Spanish architecture, especially within the Mudejar tradition. Read more »

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New Canaan Residence by Windigo Architecture & Design

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Located in the scenic beauty of New Canaan, CT, an area dotted with old colonial-era farms and modern architectural masterpieces, this guest house is a contemporary twist on traditional English threshing barns, with a bright, airy interior and an intimate connection with the outdoors.

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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New York architecture studio Arquitectonica has designed a residential skyscraper with undulating fins on its facade and a landscaped terrace garden in Honolulu, Hawaii. The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary." Odada will carry out the interior design The remaining residences will be spread throughout the tower.

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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

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Additionally, arches are chosen to impart a sense of grandeur and formality, hence their frequent inclusion in the design of religious and governmental buildings. However, in the context of residential architecture, where spaces tend to be more intimate, and the focus is often on comfort rather than grandiosity, the role of arches differs.

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Ten houses that showcase Mexico's contemporary architecture

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That diversity is reflected in the country's thriving contemporary architecture scene, which draws on a number of materials and styles. Mexico City-based firms Taller ADG and Estudio MDB designed this pair of identical weekend homes for two brothers on a steep site overlooking a lake in the popular getaway region of Valle de Bravo.

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Thin Brick in Building Design: A Guide to Their Use and Application

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Brick Industry Association Brick is a traditional building material that enhances durability, versatility, and the aesthetic appeal of building design. Traditionally composed of clay, these rectangular-shaped elements are also heavy-duty materials suitable for use in both load-bearing and non-load-bearing walls. Read more »

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