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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

While envelopes evolve within diverse contexts, materials, and systems, minimalist windows distinguish themselves through their aesthetic qualities by being transparent and fluid skins. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more ยป

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Architecture Research Office reveals plans for Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape in Upstate New York

Archinect

Architecture Research Office (ARO) , in partnership with the New York State Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation (NYS OPRHP) and The Olana Partnership (TOP), has today revealed a new plan for the Frederic Church Center for Art and Landscape at the Olana State Historic Site in Upstate New York.

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In rural Ontario, a timber cabin by Dubbeldam Architecture + Design creates a โ€˜quiet haven in the treesโ€™

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Toronto-based Dubbeldam Architecture + Design has offered an insight into their completed cabin in rural Ontario, Canada. Inspired by overlapping layers of shale rock in the surrounding landscape, the split roof features two intersecting gables that allow for window openings where the roof volumes split.

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Pinwheel house by JM Architecture resembles "a white pebble in the landscape"

Deezen

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

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AR Future Projects Awards unveils its 2023 winners as โ€˜window into tomorrowโ€™s citiesโ€™

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The Architectural Review has announced the winners of the 2023 AR Future Projects awards. Commissioned by the Fay Jones School of Architecture + Design , the building was described by judges as a “tremendously accomplished piece of architecture and a great building in which to learn about timber technologies.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: Q

SW Oregon Architect

Quackenbush Building (my photo) This is the next in my Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet series of blog posts, the focus of each being a landmark building here in Eugene. My selection criteria for each will be threefold: The building must be of architectural interest, local importance, or historically significant.

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Wagoya Mid-Century Modern Home by Alloi Architecture + Construction

Archinect

Wagoya House: A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Los Angeles Welcome to Wagoya House, a stunning architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. Natural Materials and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Windows and Doors: One of the defining features of Wagoya House is the extensive use of natural materials.

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