Archinect

APRIL 16, 2024

New updates have been shared recently by the Los Angeles Angeles County Museum of Art (LACMA), charting progress on the $750 million new David Geffen Galleries from Peter Zumthor that is expected to finish construction by the end of this year.

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Deezen

JUNE 19, 2022

The team decided to strip the three-storey building down to its structural elements and completely revamp the facades and interior layout. For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. Concrete flooring and staircases feature in the interior.

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Exterior Renovation Cities Structural Engineering 145

Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Designed for a young family with two children, the dwelling sits on a narrow plot bordered by residential buildings and roads in the city's Aichi Prefecture. Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes.

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ArchDaily

NOVEMBER 6, 2023

Courtesy of Diamond Schmitt and MVRDV MVRDV and Diamond Schmitt have unveiled the design for a new building for the Scarborough Academy of Medicine and Integrated Health (SAMIH) at the University of Toronto ’s Scarborough Campus. Read more »

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Exterior Finishes Interior Building 288

Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Apart from a boundary-facing brickwork wall, the entire exterior is clad with Siberian larch, while the interiors are fully lined in Douglas fir boards with flush doors and built-in storage, contrasted by white porcelain surfaces in the kitchen. The entire exterior is clad with Siberian larch. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2024

Rather than add an addition to the original structure, their plan was a complementary new companion house: a ruggedly modern home capable of coexisting in balance with the existing house, offering the potential for dual occupancy or future use of either building.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Comprising two towers connected by a 100-meter tall skybridge, the headquarters building forms a new landmark near the main tollgate to and from Seoul. When approached from the city, the portal serves as the main entry point to the building, leading tenants and visitors underneath the skybridge.

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Located on the ‘Architecture Row’ in New York , the coupled twisting towers share the Hudson River skyline with neighbors such as Frank Gehry ’s IAC building, Renzo Piano ’s Whitney Museum of American Art , and Jean Nouvel ’s The Chelsea Nouvel ('100 Eleventh Avenue'), along with future works by Thomas Heatherwick and other renown architects.

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Cities Commercial Exterior Finishes 280

Archinect

MAY 17, 2023

This news comes a year after the exterior finishes of the office complex were said to be nearly done. It comprises two buildings, one seven stories high and the other nine, atop a large underground parking space. It comprises two buildings, one seven stories high and the other nine, atop a large underground parking space.

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Real Estate Exterior Finishes Design 260

Deezen

APRIL 4, 2024

New York firm RKTB Architects has completed One Sullivan Place, a mixed-income apartment building that rises 12 storeys and cantilevers in two directions over the rooftop of an adjacent structure. The building is located in the Crown Heights neighbourhood, near Prospect Park and the Brooklyn Botanic Garden.

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Building Housing Architect Structural Engineering 89

Architizer

AUGUST 23, 2022

Sakuragicho Residence – The development endeavored to re-define exterior wall tiling and balcony construction distinctive to, yet typical of, large apartment blocks. A challenge in allowing such co-location on the same footprint concerns the building’s appearance. Year: 2021. Size: 25,000 sqft – 100,000 sqft. ARCHITECTS.

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Exterior Architect Finishes Residential 65

Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Dutch studio Powerhouse Company has created the Marga Klompé Building at Tilburg University, the Netherlands , is "the first college building in Europe to be entirely constructed from solid wood". Situated on a forested university campus in Tilburg , the cuboid building has a mass timber structure and facades clad in Portuguese stone.

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Building Consulting Education Sustainability 127

Deezen

JANUARY 22, 2024

Design studio HGA has completed a pair of educational facilities , Mills Hall and Gibbons Center, that are among the first "commercially scaled mass-timber buildings" in the state of Maine. Both buildings also have mass timber frames, wooden interior finishes and brick facades.

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Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Education 127

Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

Its design was informed by surrounding farm structures "How might we use the qualities of these decaying yet compelling utilitarian buildings as the jumping off point for a modern wine country design?" Exterior walls are wrapped in Alaskan yellow cedar with a weathered finish.

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Information Building Architecture Roofing 123

The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Sprucing up your home’s exterior sets the tone for prospects to take an interest in what the inside of your place looks like. 7 Easy Home Exterior Makeover Ideas for 2022. 7 Easy Home Exterior Makeover Ideas for 2022. Plan for the wiring in advance if you’re building a new home. Build A Walkway.

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Exterior Home Installation Safety 59

Archinect

FEBRUARY 27, 2023

Architectural concrete was a natural material selection for the Salt Shed, serving as both the building structure and exterior finish, eliminating the need for additional materials.

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Architect Finishes Exterior Materials 230

ArchDaily

JUNE 28, 2023

SNHU Innovation and Design Education Building / HGA. Image Courtesy of Cupa Pizarras When designing architectural projects, protecting a building’s walls is key for ensuring its longevity, durability, and resistance to the elements, therefore preserving its aesthetic appeal.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

"This inconspicuous space creates the effect of two separate buildings from the approach." Cedar cladding covers the home's exterior From the exterior, the house appears to be two simple gabled buildings wrapped in vertical western red cedar, connected by a slate-coloured walkway. The photography is by Chris Mottalini.

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Housing Building Exterior Environment 145

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Welcome to Prefab Profiles, an ongoing series of interviews with people transforming how we build houses. The plan incorporates a rain-shield exterior and a timber roof wrapped in Vulcan-Sioo:x shiplap timber from Abodo. A notable feature is the concealed gutters that maintain a flawless gable exterior.

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Building Finishes Exterior Home 98

Deezen

APRIL 20, 2023

Buildings embellished by decorative brick facades are the focus of this roundup , which includes houses, a winery and a mausoleum. Bricks are a common building material used all around the world, typically for constructing walls. A total of 5,000 bespoke bricks made in 44 shapes and sizes were used for the project.

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Building Technique Exterior Housing 145

Deezen

JUNE 28, 2023

Local agency Cuartopiso partnered with Barragán Arquitectos , a Mexico City-based studio founded by the nephew of Mexican architect Luis Barragán , to build Hacienda Santa Bárbara 107, which measures 978 square metres (10,527 square feet) and was completed in 2023.

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Building Utilities Exterior Finishes 105

Architecture Ideas

MARCH 13, 2022

Home exteriors are naturally going to be the first thing that people see when they arrive at your house. Let’s see amazing smart ways to improve the exterior of your home. Let’s see amazing smart ways to improve the exterior of your home. What can you do to upgrade your current home exterior?

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Exterior Home Roofing Housing 72

Architecture Ideas

OCTOBER 23, 2023

It’s an exciting journey to build your own house, serving as a reflection of you. From planning to on-site construction, a lot goes behind building a house. Let’s understand every phase of the construction with a step-by-step guide on how to build a house. Let’s see how to build your own house. What is my Budget?

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Building Housing Estimating Foundation 98

Archinect

AUGUST 9, 2023

“Scraping the sealants off the building damaged the aluminum finish and as time went on and new resealant projects came in, the sealants were no longer adhering to the aluminum very well,” Academy architect Duane Boyle said in an Air Forc.

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Contractor Exterior Renovation Finishes 246

Archinect

JANUARY 6, 2023

In Collaboration with 180 Degrees Design + Build, Echo Canyon is a transformation of a 1970’s era home at the base of Camelback Mountain in Scottsdale, Arizona. Simplified exterior finishes of stucco and steel elements contrast with the rugged terrain. Design/Build: 180 Degrees.

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Architect Housing Exterior Renovation 246

Architizer

JULY 18, 2023

The products manufacturers create for a building bring ideas to life through shapes, colors and materials. ” Coil coating, sometimes called pre-painted metal, is an efficient way to produce a uniform, high-quality, coated finish. The metal panels are coated in a Valflon finish supplied by Sherwin-Williams Coil Coatings.

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Building Architect Exterior Manufacturing 84

Architecture Ideas

MARCH 15, 2022

That is the reason why many prefer to go with shades of this in-between color, which can be the case when choosing exterior house colors as well. Are Grey House Exterior Color Schemes Suitable for Houses? In recent times these modern grey house exterior color schemes have led grey to be one of the most chosen colors for a structure.

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Exterior Modern Housing Design 59

Archinect

JULY 24, 2023

While it’s true that some types of texture and massing look “cheaper” than others, there are legitimate questions about whether or not newer types of building materials — EIFS, metal cladding, and the like — are more climate friendly and affordable than other materials that seem more traditional.

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Exterior Architect Finishes Materials 210

Deezen

APRIL 16, 2024

Traditional materials and building techniques "celebrate the essence" of south Indian architecture at Telugu Medium, a restaurant in Hyderabad by local practice Sona Reddy Studio. These finishes are combined with minimal furniture made of dark wood, chosen by the studio to be "timeless, simple, and evocative".

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Architecture Finishes Exterior Technique 122

Deezen

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

PLY+ and MPR Arquitectos have transformed a building at a former Catholic college into the School at Marygrove Elementary, filling it with colours and shapes that help spark "experimentation and exploration" among children. Several buildings on the 53-acre (21-hectare) campus are being converted into facilities for the School at Marygrove.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 13, 2022

Design and build studio Localworks has created the Mustardseed Junior School in Uganda with organically shaped classrooms built from natural and locally sourced materials. The 1,146-square-metre building, located in the town of Sentema, is used as both a kindergarten and primary school for local children.

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Building Roofing Students Environment 110

Deezen

JULY 26, 2023

A house that incorporates a ruin and a home clad in crushed TVs are among the four buildings on this year's shortlist for RIAS ' Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland award. Hundred Acre Wood has been shortlisted for RIAS Andrew Doolan Best Building in Scotland. Another house on the list is Cuddymoss.

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Building Finishes Students Housing 98

Dwell

MAY 10, 2023

Have one to share? Post it here. Clad in New Zealand-grown Monterey cypress, a timber that omits a fragrant, spicy scent, the entry nook is a cave-like space.

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Finishes Interior Home Structural Engineering 57

Architizer

MARCH 18, 2024

Many buildings in Mississippi showcase a blend of architectural styles, ranging from Greek Revival and Victorian to Art Deco and Modernist, reflecting the state’s diverse influences. The subsequent projects showcase contemporary cultural and public buildings throughout the state.

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Building Education Restoration Renovation 84

Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Mighty Buildings has delivered what it claims is the world's first 3D-printed zero-net home as part of a 40-unit community in Desert Hot Springs that explores environmental and economic development strategies. Mighty Buildings designed the home in California. "We The exterior composite stone wall panels were 3D printed.

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Home Building Technology Technology 126

Deezen

MARCH 27, 2023

Cladding made of glass-fibre-reinforced concrete wraps the exterior of a sculptural, mixed-used building that was designed by US firm Handel Architects for a crowded, triangular site. The 12-storey building houses The Line Hotel and a residential portion called Serif, along with commercial space on the ground level.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 30, 2023

From pristine finishes to eventual wear, the journey of a building is evident on its walls. This webinar addresses exactly that — preserving the interior aesthetics and integrity of buildings and as a result, empowering architects and designers to think long-term. But what if we could delay the inevitable?

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