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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

Buildings around the world are being erected with wooden structures, driven by the increasing interest in sustainable solutions based on renewable resources, a demand from both the public and architects and their clients. Read more ยป

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Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands

Deezen

Built as a prototype for the studio's Sprout concept, the Netherlands home was designed to feature as many bio-based materials as possible, including a wooden frame structure and hemp insulation. In addition to the greenhouse, the terrace is our favourite place in the house," the other client Marjolein Bartels told Dezeen.

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Earth is the new client

Habitus Living

Kingโ€™s mind seems to be a maximalist ideascape, where a plethora of concepts, plans and projects are envisioned. In one corner of the room, Finn Juhlโ€™s 1940 Pelican Chair in a deep charcoal navy rests under a poster designed by King that reads โ€œEarth the new clientโ€. Her true skill, though, lies in bringing those ideas to life.

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Collcoll hides stairs and seats in pixellated wooden structure at Pricefx office

Deezen

Having previously designed one floor in the Meteor Centre Office Park for pricing software company Pricefx, Collcoll was tasked with outfitting the floor below as part of the client's commitment to flexible and creative working practices. It also contains a slide that can be used as an alternative to the stairs.

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DKA connects three gabled structures for Quebec residence

Deezen

The home is set within a large manicured garden The client's family lived in an existing home on the property while the Comtois Residence was constructed, pushing the house back further in the site and giving it privacy and noise reduction from the street. The photography is by Josรฉe Marino.

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Base Camp by Johnston Architects

Archinect

The concept that guided the project refers to pausing at a base camp before ascending a mountain. Basecamp is used as both family get away and as hosting space for their clients from around the world, allowing people who would normally meet in corporate board rooms to build consensus in an inspiring setting.

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Gehry Partners and Mark Cavagnero Associates named to design proposed Louise M. Davies Symphony Hall renovation in San Francisco

Archinect

In September, the client submitted a proposal to begin the entitlement process for renovations to the SOM and Pietro Belluschi-designed structure. The institution says it is still in the exploratory phase of the process and cautions it has yet to commit to a project or submitted any other permits as the concepts are explored further.