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

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. A strong connection of interior and exterior spaces was considered from the very beginning of the project. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Cannon Design draws on "essence of Michigan forests" for university building

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With exterior design elements that evoke the essence of the Michigan forests and interior elements that facilitate the interactions and atmosphere students requested, the new student centre provides a central heart that physically and visually connects the campus." The roof is designed to accommodate solar arrays in the future.

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HGX Design creates house that "flows like music" in the Hudson Valley

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Utility spaces, such as a powder room, laundry room and storage, were placed directly adjacent to the entry, while a long hallway leads to the entrances of three guest bedrooms. Floor-to-ceiling windows line the majority of the exterior, with the remainder clad in a vertical cedar siding.

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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The upper levels are for the residential units and were clad in an exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS) to protect from sun and street sounds on two sides, while the lower levels hold communal areas. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Jun Mitsui & Associates convert grocery store into sake brewery in Upstate New York

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The design marries Japanese architecture with the surrounding Hudson Valley "The main building has a porch space with long eaves that links with canopy-style roof design, which serves to accent the exterior," said Jun Mitsui & Associates. "We and the landscape as an intermediate area, but also gently welcomes visiting guests."

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Fulldraw Vineyard by Clayton Korte

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Responding to site topography and climatic influences of sun and prevailing breezes, the steel-framed building houses open-air fermentation spaces that foster cross-ventilation, utilize night cooling, and provide well-lit working environments with ample natural daylight.

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Soft light fills Iowa municipal building by Neumann Monson Architects

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The exterior facade is made of concrete panels. The exterior panels were maximised in width as much as possible to reduce the number of joints," the studio said. Polycarbonate panels filter the exterior light. The structure houses equipment for local utilities departments. Structural engineer: Raker Rhodes Engineering.

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