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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington

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Large openings and earthy materials feature in a guesthouse that architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has added to a private residence on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest. The material palette for the guesthouse mimics that of the main residence – Douglas fir , cedar , steel and glass.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Project Details: Location: Washington, United States Architect: GO'C / @ go_c_studio Footprint: 1,700 square feet Builder: Sparrow Woodworks Structural Engineer: SSF Engineers Civil Engineer: J Welch Engineering Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc.

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Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California

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With less need for air conditioning and generous access to landscaped areas, they offer a more natural, less tempered experience with the environment." Residents enter from a small courtyard on the outside street-edge corner of the lot into a rounded entryway that passes directly into the main exterior courtyard.

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Sparano + Mooney positions cedar home over canyon in Utah

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"This projection helped us to minimize the impact on this natural site and reduce excavation.". metre) boards that extend from the base of the exterior wall to the parapet without cuts. The material philosophy extends to the interior selections. Civil engineer: McNeil Engineering. Photo is by Lucy Call.

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CCY architects wraps Colorado house in patinated copper

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CCY Architects took cues from "the breathtaking natural landscape" "Our inspiration for DNA Alpine residence stemmed from the breathtaking natural landscape," CCY Architects principal Todd Kennedy told Dezeen. "We meters) above ground level.

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Studio Gang designs Brooklyn fire station to train elite firefighters

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On the exterior, various anchor points similarly allow the firefighters to practice using the building itself. At the same time, it introduces natural light and fresh air, improving the quality of everyday life within the building," they added. Project credits: Structural engineer: Thornton Tomasetti. Landscape architect: SCAPE.

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Strang Design tops Miami mansion with slatted volume and planter

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Strang Design wrapped the second storey in vertical ipe wood fins The two levels of the home are materially distinct. Strang Design chose strong natural materials throughout Angel Oaks Residence The division between exterior and interior is minimal with materials and light bridging the boundary.