Deezen

DECEMBER 21, 2023

Dutch street artist Frankey has linked the upper floors of two Amsterdam buildings with a structure designed to look like one of the city's historic canal bridges. When people use the bridge, it becomes clear that the passageway is not over the top of the vaulted form, but via a transparent glass walkway that runs underneath.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

The clients are here throughout fall, winter, and spring and they entertain frequently and spend a lot of time outside." Driving the design of the 6,000-square-foot home is an awe-inspiring cantilevered butterfly roof crafted from structural steel.

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Landscape Art Home Roofing 105

Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

International studio Snøhetta has completed Beijing City Library in China , a glass-lined building filled with towering tree-like columns and rooms disguised as hills. Outside, real ginkgo trees have been planted at the entry points, framed by the glass walls that aim to "further enhance the connection with nature".

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Deezen

MAY 19, 2023

The New York office of architecture studio OMA has completed its renovation of Tiffany & Co 's flagship store in Manhattan, adding a three-storey glass extension to the historic jewellery store. The extension consists of two stacked glass volumes.

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

The ground floor hosts an expanded living, dining and kitchen space While the layout of the home's front rooms remains largely the same, they now open into the large new living area, creating an axis through to a concrete and brick patio garden accessed through full-height, sliding glass doors. The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

The idea was to take the existing house and give it new life—one that met the needs and aesthetics of our designer clients. The idea was to take the existing house and give it new life—one that met the needs and aesthetics of our designer clients. The client described it as living inside a tree.

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Architizer

MARCH 31, 2023

Have you ever wondered why clients are now seeking Passive Houses in larger numbers? Passive house construction and high-performance windows and doors in this townhouse addition allowed us to create walls of glass with an indoor-outdoor experience to a roof deck clear of all mechanicals. Photos by Peter Peirce, Inc.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Design firm DGN Studio, the clients, and their contractor turned the terrace home into a bright residence filled with the owners’ collection of vintage fittings and furnishings. It has an expressive, galvanized steel structure with dark stained timber window trims, chosen to tie neatly in with the existing black-stained garden room.

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Dwell

JUNE 30, 2022

This project is in the Glen Ellen region of Sonoma Valley in California and comprises three prefab structures—a Connect 6L model main house, a detached 400-square-foot, two-module prefab garage/playroom, and a 640-square-foot Connect 2 guest house.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Elliott Architects demolished the main house and relocated the other two structures to start the design with a clean slate. The client was not beholden to the prevailing style of houses in the area, most of which are traditional, vernacular, New England wood-framed structures," the studio said. "He

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Along with curling exterior walls that span the length of the houses's perimeter, they were created using a technique in which concrete is poured slowly into fabric formwork supported by a plywood rib structure. The team covered the structure with berms, which rise out of the flat landscape of the surrounding agricultural fields.

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

We could do whatever we want, and we did in fact integrate some ideas and elements that other clients turned down for their particular houses." A large central staircase with open teak treads, a glass railing and a powder-coated aluminium bookcase wall connects all three levels. The photography is by Benny Chan.

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Housing Civil Engineering Glass Contractor 98

Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

It includes two new high-rise office buildings that measure over one million square feet (92,903 square metres), a central utility plant for efficient cooling and a five-storey, below-grade structure with over 3,000 square feet (280 square metres) of parking space. & Elec.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The concrete structure is exposed in the office's central space. The concrete structure of the building was left exposed throughout with a number of columns breaking up a large multi-use space at the centre of the office. The studio used "nomad" as the design concept, based on the client's request for flexible working spaces.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

Fougeron Architecture reconfigured the residence with floor-to-ceiling glass that enhances views of the stream and a backyard waterfall. The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Layers of decorations added on the structure over the years as well as some of the interior walls were removed to expose the core wooden structure of the building as well as to create an open view of the space.

Housing 98

Housing Architecture Restoration Roofing 98

Deezen

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

Large glass surfaces around the stairwells allow natural daylight to filter in and offer a view of the parking facility from above, ensuring a sense of security for building users. Both lead down from the pedestrian boulevard above. The photography is by Ossip van Duivenbode.

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Deezen

AUGUST 7, 2023

The team selected red brick for all of the facades to draw on Cincinnati's masonry vernacular and to highlight both the commonalities and differences between the structures. The 5,770-square foot (535-square metre) building on Vine Street "features an undulating brick wall that floats above a glass storefront."

Housing 98

Housing Finances Civil Engineering Engineering 98

Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We wanted to capture the forward-leaning spirit of technology in metal and glass to evoke machined precision, transparency, and modernity. The greatest design challenge was implementing and detailing a complex design and optimizing the energy performance of an all-glass building. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. The home features stained glass elements. Contractor: Harlan Bradley of Masterwork Builder.

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Renovation Housing Restoration Glass 119

aasarchitecture

MARCH 26, 2024

Photo © Jeremy Bittermann By siting the building in such a way, the collection of structures are now united by narrow walkable streets and knit together multiple covered parking areas. The exterior of the hotel is expressed through board formed concrete, metal panels, large expanses of glass, and glimpses of the wood ceilings inside.

Civil Engineering 59

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Consulting 59

Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The new stair has a visually lightweight folded-steel structure wrapped in planks of Douglas fir, with a minimal steel balustrade ensuring light can filter through. The stacked glass volumes added to the rear of the house reference the irregular rhythm of the traditional dormers that are a feature of the Victorian terrace.

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Housing Glass Structural Engineering Finishes 116

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Photo © Mark Seelen Glass walls under a roof clad with wooden shingles allow introspective views of the Jagdschloss, creating small, interstitial Zen garden-like patios. “To Photo © Mark Seelen We created a harmonious setting by combining vintage finds with our clients’ exquisite art and furniture collection. Hermann Hofer Ges.m.b.H

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022

The structure comprises a maze of cavernous spaces separated by arched openings and stalagmite-like columns, all crafted from concrete that is covered in mud. However, after seeing the earth on the structure, he decided to leave it as a surface covering. Glass is used to enclose the interior spaces. Client: Motonori Hirata.

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Housing Structural Engineering Glass Site 145

Deezen

MARCH 2, 2023

US studio CLB Architects has designed a cedar-clad home and barn in Wyoming for clients who love horses and wanted to return their property to its historic roots as a working ranch. Exterior walls consist of stained cedar and large stretches of glass. The home's long, low roof is supported by a system made of cross-laminated timber.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

On either side of the symmetrical reception counter, oak-framed doors with fritted glass panes both lead through to the treatment area. This central structure naturally delineates the space, creating an efficient traffic flow that allows people to move easily in both directions," the studio said. That was my intention."

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Home Architecture Real Estate Design 111

aasarchitecture

AUGUST 10, 2023

To create a distinctive entrance for this flourishing estate, KAAN Architecten has joined a consortium led by developer Steenoven and contractor Alheembouw, along with DENC-studio, DELVA Landscape Architects and artist Paul de Kort. The structure’s high thermal inertia also contributes to temperature regulation.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Hosno House features a statement bridge The original structure was built at the rear of a steeply sloped 2750-square-foot (255-square-metre) lot, "giving the home a unique sense of privacy and a feeling of being a true retreat," the studio said. The photography is by Joe Fletcher.

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Housing Contractor Windows Remodeling 145

Dwell

JANUARY 25, 2023

The simple roof form rationalizes a more complex array of ceiling heights and boxed structure that deals with existing elements internally while reflecting the geometry of the existing house externally. A slot window on the rear elevation aligns with the glazed roof light over the side extension to bring in daylight and views of the sky.

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Renovation Structural Engineering Roofing Client 95

Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

The site formerly held a run-down, 1940s dwelling that was owned by the clients. The new house needed to have plenty of space to accommodate frequent visits from the clients' grown kids, who live out of town. Sliding glass doors connect the home to its grassy yard. Contractor: Arrowhead. It sits in a leafy neighbourhood.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 22, 2023

Image © Powerhouse Company On the ground floor, the dynamic station hall presents a bold contrast, with a sinuous wood ceiling and expanses of curved glass. Above the entrance, the apartments’ glass loggias present a streamlined finish, broken by compact protruding balconies that give a human touch.

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Consulting Structural Engineering Landscape Glass 64

Deezen

MARCH 26, 2023

SDA has created the Floating House on the outskirts of Ho Chi Minh City Floating House is distinguished by its exposed concrete frame, designed to balance the client's desire for a feeling of openness to the site's lush gardens with the need for protection from the elements. The photography is by Hiroyuki Oki.

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Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

American studio ZGF Architects has adapted a historic Ford Motor Company factory in Pittsburgh , Pennsylvania into a biomedical research laboratory by renovating existing structures and creating a cantilevered terracotta-clad addition. A glass vestibule cantilevers over the main public entry. General contractor: Turner Construction.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Renovation Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

DECEMBER 23, 2023

Structural columns have been wrapped in travertine cladding to highlight thresholds between the different spaces. Wood panelling and film posters hark back to art deco movie theatres On either side of the reception, acoustic partitions with glass panels and mint-green frames cordon off the bright conference room and a private office.

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Events Engineering Engineering Client 128

Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes," said the studio, and from there they decided to update the entire house. Conversely, the rear has a large glass sliding door and is clad in weathered wood. The sliding glass doors open out onto the elevated backyard. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

London studio Crawshaw Architects has transformed a former cow shed in Dorset into a library and office , organised around a wooden, barrel-vaulted arcade that references the client's collection of books on classical Palladian architecture. This plan references classical architectural forms, which are the focus of many of the client's books.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

It was designed to provide an "enhanced" residential experience for occupants The interior floors are defined by the tilted glass facades, which angle upwards or down depending on the unit. "In that giving the occupants a lot more than what you might get in a more conventional design." All the floors are identical," explained Nagele.

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