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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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Gehry Partners references icebergs and Hollywood for Warner Bros building

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On the south end of the building's sloping site, the curtain wall is designed to minimise noise from the motorway while providing visual interest for drivers. Warner Bros contracted international architecture studio NBBJ for the interior fit-outs. These are complete with paths that meander through groves of mature trees and shrubs.

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The Role of Architects in Construction Projects

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Architects are in charge of design and project planning, and they are also responsible for the visual appearance of buildings and structures. Following the final design comes the contract proposal, which allows the creation of cost estimates and the timescale of the project. Main Differences Between an Architect and an Engineer.

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Home Forward Killingsworth by Hacker

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In a collaboration between Portland Community College (PCC) and Home Forward (a public corporation contracted with the federal government to administer housing programs), Hacker recently completed the design of a four-story, 87,742-square-foot housing development providing 84 economically- and family-friendly apartments. Image © Hacker.

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Bridge Way mixed use development by KOArchitecture

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Image © KOArchitecture The windows are arranged in a staggered raking pattern as a visual reference to the passage of speeding cars. This contract between the two principal facades is further enhanced through the use of materials. Street-level niches, which correspond to the stepping of the building, animate the pedestrian experience.

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4 Metro stations by AZC architectes

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As the contracting authority for the first line A, Semtcar had acquired the necessary experience to set precise objectives for line B. Around the atrium, the implementation of a peripheral structure of concrete slabs and stairs has the role of consolidating the civil engineering box so to eliminate, the use of buttons crossing the center.

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Bridge Way Mixed-Use Development, Seattle, Washington

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The windows are arranged in a staggered raking pattern as a visual reference to the passage of speeding cars. This contract between the two principal facades is further enhanced through the use of materials. Clad in mirrors and bright colors, the niches will provide a visual treat and a reason to slow down and enjoy the city.