Westeck News

JULY 7, 2023

Content courtesy of Sash Windows London The Origin of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been around for generations. During the rise of the Gothic, during the 12th century, the art of the stained-glass window flourished exceptionally. Glazing and Leading Glazing i s important for stained glass windows.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

Architecture, like every other sector, has failed to really take the necessary steps to safeguard a stable climate for our future. However, truly great architecture has always understood the importance of ‘sustainable practice.’ Some rules seem so fundamental to architecture that it would be unthinkable to overlook them.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The small residential complex – called Los Helechos, or The Ferns – is located in Valle de Bravo , a scenic area that is a couple hours by car from Mexico City. The architecture studio designed the homes to integrate with the tree-studded landscape and to enable nature to flow indoors.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. faces a housing deficit of 3.8 million units.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

California studio TW Ryan Architecture has completed a wildfire-resistant house in the American West that features a Corten steel exterior and pyramidal roofs that allude to the mountainous terrain. The steel cladding helps protect against wildfire Within the dwelling, one finds bright rooms with earthy finishes such as oak and stone.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2024

The two additions feature matching terracotta tile cladding, angular forms and large windows. All of the new rooms feature windows that stretch to the ceiling and opportunities have been found to bring greenery and planting right up to the interior spaces."

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e-architect

JUNE 8, 2023

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is also an up-and-coming area with a mix of residential, commercial, and entertainment developments and iconic landmarks such as the Dubai Canal and Meydan The design of Gemini Splendor is inspired by the Gemini symbol of the twins and the flamingoes found in the area.

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Below, a basement contains a second guest bedroom, and on the first floor the main ensuite bedroom overlooks the surrounding through large windows. The main bedroom has a large window. The post Timber structure and finishes define London home by Russell Jones appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Raw finishes and "as found" materials informed by brutalist architecture are used throughout this home , which Portuguese studio Atelier Local has created on a nature reserve near Porto. The living areas and bedrooms are organised across three floors, each finished with exposed materials and minimalist fittings.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The new residential complex Oasis was created in the spirit of the original design idea of the quarter and consists of a high-rise building (Tower) with an adjoining three-storey apartment building as well as three urban villas (Garden Houses), which were built on a plot near the river Spree of around 5400 sqm designed by landscape architects.

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Deezen

APRIL 9, 2022

Finishes in the home have been kept minimal, with structural elements such as concrete joist left exposed and painted white, and the wooden framework left exposed on areas of the walls and window frames. The post Vallribera Arquitectes contrasts heavy and light finishes at compact home in Barcelona appeared first on Dezeen.

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Deezen

MAY 6, 2024

Located in Mandrem, a small town in the north of the state, the homes are intended to mirror the character of the local area, including its colourful architecture and landscapes. Several walls are finished with fluted plastering and "reverse buttresses" that create shaded walkways.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. By not applying any finishes to the inside of the structural concrete, we were able to retain the feeling of a bunker," said Plant. The photography is by Will Scott.

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Architizer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Architizer is excited to reveal the champions of one of the year’s most inspiring architectural design contests! Returning for its sixth year, the renowned Best of LaCantina Design Competition attracted submissions from innovative architecture and design firms across the United States.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. Interior finishes include ash cabinetry, large-format porcelain floor tiles, and ceramic tiles around the fireplace.

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Deezen

JULY 12, 2023

Architecture practice Studio Onu has blended local craft and materials with an agricultural aesthetic to create this home on a working farm in Poland. Many of the existing homes are either run-down, abandoned, or soon to be replaced with new developments," he added. "I

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Architecture Ideas

FEBRUARY 15, 2022

Let’s see window grill design. Doors and Windows. While doors save us from thieves, burglars, unnecessary and unwant people, windows provide us with fresh air and sunlight. Windows allows us to have a peek at the outsiders’ or neighbors’ lifestyles. Do you know you can even add an interior window too?

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2024

UK studio Fletcher Crane Architects has completed Kingston Villa in Richmond, London , offering a contemporary "evolution" of the area's typical suburban architecture in pale brick and metal. This sits beneath a gable end that has been finished in pale textured brickwork.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2024

Geneva-based architect Stef Claes took cues from mid-century and local architecture to create House in the Fields, a low-lying home in the Belgian countryside. Throughout the residence, the rooms are bordered on both sides by large windows and, on the taller wall, clerestory windows fitted with motorised blinds.

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Deezen

MARCH 9, 2023

A jagged metal roofscape shelters large open terraces at the Lateral Verandah House, a dwelling near Pune , India, designed by local studio Malik Architecture. The home sits on a steep, densely forested site with dramatic views of the Tung Fort ruins to the east, close to another residential project by the studio.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

For interior finishes, the team used an abundance of wood All of the buildings feature barn-like forms, dark-stained cedar siding, and gabled roofs covered in metal. For interior finishes, the team used an abundance of wood, including white-washed pine, ebonised oak, reclaimed heart pine and plywood.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking advantage of this, IGArchitects placed windows on all four facades of the home, allowing natural light to pour in. On the ground floor, windows are placed at a clerestory height to provide privacy. Upstairs, smaller slot windows punctuate the concrete to provide light to the bedroom, bathroom and hallway.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 30, 2023

Installing quality brands of impact and replacement windows and doors has a significant effect on enhancing homes. Offers Quality Options Source: windows.net Choosing reputable brands for impact and replacement windows offers homeowners a wide array of quality options.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

California studio Field Architecture designed this Sonoma Valley house out of a trio of fanning copper-clad pavilions with butterfly roofs. Palo Alto-based Field Architecture designed the home around the presence and absence of water in the unique microclimate, with the project completed in 2021. the studio said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Diamond-shaped windows puncture the cylindrical brick form of The Hoxton Mule, a playschool and apartment designed by London practice Sam Jacob Studio. Inside the apartment, a double-height living room is illuminated by the distinctive angular windows and features a steel ladder leading up to a small mezzanine.

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Architecture Ideas

APRIL 10, 2023

To add a unique style touch while addressing these problems, putting up treatments for your windows is an excellent choice! Here are some suggestions for customizing your window blinds for a unique look! They come in various colors, finishes, and textures that look like real wood—but with less maintenance!

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Indonesian studio Ismail Solehudin Architecture has playfully adapted the forms and materials found in traditional Javanese homes for Distracted House, a family residence in Jakarta. This traditional joglo roof form is also updated with projecting elements such as window boxes.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2022

The offices of INC Architecture & Design in New York City 's SoHo are filled with eclectic furniture and plants that contrast the primarily concrete interiors. The space was peeled back to its essential architectural shell," said the studio, which sandblasted the concrete to a raw finish. The photography is by Eric Laignel.

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Deezen

JULY 4, 2023

Glossy white-concrete panels clad this holiday home with a pentagonal plan in Italy , which has been designed by Milan studio JM Architecture. A central staircase leads to a basement movie room JM Architecture was founded by Mascheroni in 2005. It is] a white pebble lying in the landscape, that fits in and stands out," he continued.

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Deezen

MAY 11, 2022

We've selected eight promising US-based architecture and interior design positions on Dezeen Jobs this week, including roles at Bernard Tschumi Architects and Michael Hennessey Architecture. Intermediate designer/architect at Michael Hennessey Architecture in San Francisco. Browse all vacancies in San Francisco ›.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

Klopf Architecture has reconfigured a San Francisco home to create an open-concept living space that faces onto the backyard. The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes," said the studio, and from there they decided to update the entire house. Clerestory windows were installed in the kitchen.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

The One Drawing Challenge is now part of the upcoming Architizer Vision Awards , honoring the best architectural photography, film, visualizations, drawings, models and the talented creators behind them. Mixed materiality is adopted for the walls and ceilings, bringing a diversity of tones and textures.

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

In this lookbook , we feature nine residential projects that demonstrate unique ways of interacting with a site's history by weaving existing ruins into their designs. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring clever outbuilding interiors , homes with mid-century modern furniture and residential spaces with playful net floors.

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Dwell

JANUARY 29, 2024

The coastal dwelling is decked out with stained glass windows, a detached guesthouse, and custom timber details from top to bottom. Boasting high-end finishes and impeccable woodworking throughout, the property is a masterpiece of architectural craftsmanship. This $4.8M

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2023

Waechter Architecture has completed an "all-wood" commercial building in Portland , which it says is the first commercial building in Oregon to "use mass timber construction for all components of the building". Operable windows were also arranged around the building. The photography is by Lara Swimmer.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 28, 2022

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2024

A bedroom incorporating a bathtub and a window bench is one of several versatile spaces architect Ulli Heckmann created when renovating this compact apartment in Rotterdam , the Netherlands. Examples include a hidden desk in the children's bedroom and a window bench in the main bedroom.

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