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Freshwater House is a product of its environment

Habitus Living

The muted and neutral interior palette of Freshwater House reflects the coastal environment , while carefully selected materials amplify the sense of belonging. In this respect, Freshwater House perfectly encapsulates its environment. The clients required a clutter-free and organised home with ample storage to keep things out of sight.

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Schaum/Shieh "gently" conforms house to contours of steep Virginia site

Deezen

US architecture studio Schaum/Shieh has embedded a Virginia house with irregularly shaped volumes into the contours of a steep site. Our clients knew many hilly sites from growing up in the area and their time in Greece. We focused on the hill, the seasons, the distant view, and the intimate life of the site."

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Liminal House by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses

Archinect

The clients came to us at a pivotal stage in their lives as soon-to-be empty nesters. In the same spirit, the house establishes itself in concrete, stained Accoya wood, and aluminum plate—enduring materials that can resist the battering effect of a shore environment. Drawing from our expe.

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"The traditional boundaries between client and architect may be a historic thing" says Knut Ramstad

Deezen

And moreover, it simplifies the task of engaging in productive, interactive discussions with the clients and the stakeholders who are involved in the planning process." The traditional boundaries between the client and the architect is maybe a historic thing." Find out more about Dezeen partnership content here.

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Kikkoman R&D Center, Connecting the environment with the city’s history by NIKKEN SEKKEI LTD

Archinect

The area around the site is dotted with traditional streets that reflect this history. We felt that for research on soy sauce and food products, a site sensitive to the changes of seasons, time, the five senses and continuity with nature would be appropriate.

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Miner's Refuge by Johnston Architects

Archinect

Site strategy, connection to place, site history, vernacular precedent and a willingness to consider program appropriateness are important issues that can be used to satisfy client needs and protect a delicate environment. Its mass is dug into the topography, anchoring the structure to the site.

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Satish Jassal Architects squeezes brick bungalow onto enclosed London site

Deezen

Satish Jassal Architects designed Haringey Brick Bungalow The 110-square-metre site and narrow passageway was "like building through a straw", dictating many design and construction decisions. Two green roofs top the building, characterised by their asymmetrical pyramid shapes topped with rooflights. The photography is by Richard Chivers.

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