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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

This concept is interesting as it identifies that, similar to its function in humans, the skin plays a role in protecting and regulating the interior setting, besides contributing to the aesthetics of the building. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape.

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Seeing Through Layers: Translucent Materials in Architecture

ArchDaily

CO2 Pavilion Beijing / Superimpose Architecture. Despite its apparent simplicity, this property has fascinating applications in the architectural field, generating attractive and powerful proposals that play with light without obstructing views. Image © Beijing Shardisland Technology Co.,

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KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows

Archinect

Named 520 Fifth Avenue, the tower rises 1,000 feet to “strike a distinctive presence on the most famous skyline in the world and rub shoulders with distinguished architectural icons,” according to the design team.

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Fala Atelier adds geometric "metal masks" to exterior of Porto apartment

Deezen

Graphic metal facades and curving glass-block walls characterise this apartment in Porto , which was converted from a ground-floor shop by local architecture studio Fala Atelier. Cloud-shaped screens feature over the front window. Photo by Giulietta Margot Perforated-metal screens bookend the two-storey apartment and frame its windows.

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ludwig godefroy’s concrete house in mexico blurs the boundary between interior and exterior

designboom

the renovation aimed to connect the house with its garden by adding large windows throughout the ground floor. The post ludwig godefroy’s concrete house in mexico blurs the boundary between interior and exterior appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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“Thermally Broken” Windows Explained

Westeck News

“Thermally broken” is a term used to describe a window’s construction in the windows and door manufacturing industry. The term refers to the fact that an aluminum frame is manufactured with an interior and an exterior side joined by a barrier. Thermal windows prevent heat loss in the winter.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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