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Learning Landscapes under Roof Landscapes by Sehw Architektur

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The new timber building in the existing ensemble impresses with its innovative approach, its sustainability and the social added value it creates. It was no easy building task for the architects. The newly created “learning village” with its four buildings in the centre of the city achieves just that.

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Transform a medieval barn into a modern home in Dorset

The Spaces

Right now, this striking Dorset property is still just a concept, but it offers a visionary buyer the opportunity to transform a dilapidated medieval barn into a stunning modern home near the seaside. Historically a burgage tenement, its walls date back to the 12th-15th centuries, and the current structure features a corrugated roof.

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What Are The Modern Trends In Roofing Architecture?

The Architecture Designs

The roof is one of the most important parts of a house. Roofs can be made from a variety of materials, and their designs can vary greatly. However, there are some common trends in roofing architecture that can be seen in many modern homes. Curved roofs are in: why this trend is here to stay . source: pinterest.com.

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The Stories at City Modern by McIntosh Poris Associates

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The Stories at City Modern is part of a four-block development by Bedrock that consists of four renovated Victorian homes and 19 new structures—a mix of townhomes and midrise apartment buildings comprising 400 individual dwellings. The Stories’ design is a modern reinvention of a stacked flat. The primary des.

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Event: Raise the Roof: Building for Change

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Opened in 1934, when the modern architectural profession was being forged, RIBA’s Grade II* listed home can tell us a lot about the values and beliefs of architects in that period, and of wider society. Raise the Roof: Building for Change has been designed by MSOMA Architects in collaboration with graphic design studio Plan B.

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Metal Roofing Vs. Standing Seam Roofing: Which Is Better?

Architecture Ideas

When it comes to roofing, the list of materials you can construct it out of may seem endless. Two popular options are metal roofing and standing seam roofing. This article compares metal roofing vs. standing seam roofing to help you determine which is better for your home or building. What Is Metal Roofing?

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Modern Texas Farmhouse by Cosan Studio

Archinect

Natural cedar siding, aged to a beautiful silver-gray patina, was used on secondary facades as a contrasting material to the stone and metal roof. The exceptional craftsmen understood the desire to construct a home that utilized current building technologies while also appearing to have been built hundreds of years ago.

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