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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

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"Beyond its visually striking exterior, the true innovation of Rockbound lies in the unseen engineering," the team explained, lauding the collaboration with Blackwell Structural Engineers to redistribute the structural loads through a system of micro-piles. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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Morphosis completes terracotta-clad Orange County Museum of Art

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Structural engineer: John A. MEP engineer & sustainability: Buro Happold. Civil engineer: KPFF. Fire life safety engineers: Simpons Gumpertz & Heger. Plaster: Infinity Drywall Contracting. The photography is by Mike Kelley unless otherwise noted. . Project credits: . Architect: Morphosis.

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Bridge Way mixed use development by KOArchitecture

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This contract between the two principal facades is further enhanced through the use of materials. Glazing here is for the most part limited to three rows of clerestory windows for each unit for added privacy. Image © KOArchitecture The windows are arranged in a staggered raking pattern as a visual reference to the passage of speeding cars.

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The Clive, Oak Bay Village, Victoria Apartments

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The Clive Apartments in Victoria, BC – Building Information Design: Cascadia Architects – [link] Project size: 1511 sqm Completion date: 2014 Building levels: 3 Structural Engineer & Building Envelope: RJC Engineers Mechanical Engineer: Avalon Mechanical Consultants Ltd.

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Insights: What do different engineers do, and when do I hire one?

Matt Fajkus Architecture

Dealing with the local governing code can get hairy, so one of the major benefits of hiring an architect is letting them coordinate and schedule design, engineering, and construction all at once. At their most basic function, structural engineers design the bones of a new building to resist forces caused by gravity and the elements.

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Meet the Team: Who Works with an Architect on a Design Project?

DesignScape Architects

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. Architectural and engineering companies often work together in a variety of areas, but three engineers that commonly work with architects include: 1.

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Bridge Way Mixed-Use Development, Seattle, Washington

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This contract between the two principal facades is further enhanced through the use of materials. Glazing here is for the most part limited to three rows of clerestory windows for each unit for added privacy. The windows are arranged in a staggered raking pattern as a visual reference to the passage of speeding cars.