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Studio Saxe weaves Caribbean Courtyard Villa into a Costa Rican jungle

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We designed a strategy of aggregation by creating a network of triangular pergolas that can grow or contract, depending on the necessity of the client throughout the project," the firm said. The pavilions are raised above the ground and are covered with hipped roofs. Client: The Stroh Family. There are five pavilions.

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Olson Kundig creates floating Water Cabin in Seattle's Portage Bay

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It serves as a full-time residence for a client who previously rented a floating house in the area and decided to build his own home there when a lot became available. Flat, overhanging roofs shade patios and large stretches of glass. Visually speaking, the roofs contribute to the home's low, horizontal stature.

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Water Cabin // Olson Kundig

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The client was very inspired by my cabin at Longbranch and similar houses in forest settings. A glass corner and large sliding doors connect this space to exterior patios, where large roof overhangs support year-round usability. Project Status: Built. Year: 2020. Size: 1000 sqft – 3000 sqft. © Olson Kundig. © Olson Kundig.

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Marylebone Mews House, London, England

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These openings allow daylight to filter down the centre of the house, and for shadows to grow, contract, focus and blur, meaning that even the most inner spaces are animated by sun, clouds, and rain. The mica mixed into the clay plaster adds a shimmer to the rougher, tonal finish, exaggerating this shadow play.

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Levitt Bernstein Designs Outstanding Music Facilities for The King’s Bruton School and Wider Community

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A carefully crafted ‘box of tricks’, the design has been driven by the constrained site geometry, inspiring setting and ambitious client brief. Victoria Turner: The design has been driven by the constrained but inspiring site and ambitious client brief. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Woodinville Whiskey barrel storage facility by Graham Baba Architects

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The hot days and cold nights of eastern Washington create the perfect conditions for aging whiskey, allowing for the expansion and contraction of the distillate within the charred oak interior of the barrels, resulting in the rich, oaken profile and russet hue so distinctive of a good bourbon and rye. Photo © Ross Eckert.

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McGrath Road Housing, East London

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The roof accommodates photovoltaic panels which directly benefit the tenants of the block. Client company name: London Borough of Newham. Contract value: Confidential. Consultants: Structural Engineers: Cook Associates. Environmental / M&E Engineers: Whitecode. Date of completion: February 2019.

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