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KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows

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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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Marmol Radziner completes California's tallest residential skyscraper

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California architecture studio Marmol Radziner has completed a black-clad, "modernist" skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles , which is now the tallest residential structure in the state of California, according to the studio. The Beaudry is a 695-foot-tall (212 metres) luxury residential skyscraper with 64 storeys.

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12 Popular Styles in Residential Architecture

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The landscape of American residential architecture has evolved significantly in recent decades, reflecting a rich tapestry of influences, preferences, and innovations. Cottage Style Cottages originate from the word “cotters”, the European peasant farmers of the Middle Ages who lived in this style of vernacular architecture.

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

Architizer

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. Arc House By M.E Central to their approach was the utilization of the arch as a fundamental component of the design process.

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Rejecting the Ribbon Window: 7 Architectural Experimentations With Fenestration

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In his 1927 manifesto, Five Points of Architecture, Le Corbusier made horizontal windows a core concept of his architectural philosophy. Le Corbusier’s ‘ribbon window’ (highlighted in emblematic projects like his Villa Savoye ) quickly became a staple of modernist architecture. Casas Cubo. Photos by Felipe Gomes.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

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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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SMStudio includes pool with underwater windows in "bold" Vancouver house

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Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. The project is in Hastings-Sunrise, a residential neighbourhood in East Vancouver, a mixed residential and industrial area that borders the city's harbour.

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