Deezen

APRIL 1, 2024

Historic preservation guidelines limited the interventions that could be made "We were inspired by the client's desire to rethink cliches of contemporary domesticity and create a home to live with art but not be saturated by it," co-founder Dominic Leong told Dezeen.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Skylab Architecture has created a set of prefabricated A-frame cabins in Winter Park, Colorado that reinterpret traditional ski chalets with contemporary practices. The cabins were prefabricated and assembled on-site The steep black metal roofs give way to warm vertical cedar boards.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023

The spruce-clad building is surrounded by older buildings "The formal starting point for Chappe is the area's vernacular pitched roof townhouse architecture that we have interpreted in a contemporary way," said Jaaksi. Both spaces are illuminated by a prominent skylight and have exposed timber roofs. "In

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The fabric-formed concrete elements are treated as if they were found archaeological ruins in the hay field landscape, with the house considered a contemporary construction built around and among them," said the Omer Arbel Office team. Mature trees, which were planted in the hollow interiors of the columns, spring out of the roof line.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2023

The Ark will be distinguished by a futuristic, curved metal extension positioned at roof level and designed to resemble a floating ship – giving the project its name. So we don't need to celebrate and consolidate industrial aesthetics here, but rather focus on the spirit of the contemporary and the future," continued Ma.

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

The building is set in a fir forest in Arcadia, a mountainous region of Greece "The client's ambition was to reinterpret the concept of a sanctuary in the mountains with contemporary terms," reads K-Studio's design statement. Concrete was used to replace the old sills, while the new timber roof was installed over rendered brickwork.

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aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

Photo © Mark Seelen “We endeavored to work with raw and local materials to craft a contemporary wabi-sabi-inspired renovation”, says Sander Apperlo, Partner Architect. 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

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

Chinese studio DUO has completed Nanchang OCT Contemporary Arts Centre, a series of exhibition spaces housed in stepped concrete forms with accessible green roofs. Overlooking a wetland park and the nearby Gan River in Nanchang, the building is designed by DUO to "coexist" with the site. The photography is courtesy of DUO.

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Westeck News

APRIL 1, 2022

Welcome to Westeck’s Client Spotlight! Our Client Spotlight explores the latest projects from Custom Home Builders, Architects, Designers and Renovation Specialists. Today, we’re excited to feature Averra Developments in our Client Spotlight with their Mount Pleasant Modern | Single Family Home. youtube.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2022

UK studio Kirkland Fraser Moor has created a contemporary house named Ashraya in Hertfordshire, England, which is topped by a cross-laminated timber arch. With a grass-topped, arched roof it was designed to be both contemporary and integrated into the landscape. "The Structural engineer: Structure Workshop.

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Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

A narrow passageway divides this cottage with a metal roof by Naturehumaine , marking the entrance to the home and providing privacy to a detached guest suite and atelier. Structural engineer: Geniex. The opening lends the cottage its name, La Brèche, which roughly translates to The Fault. The photography is by Ronan Mézière.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2022

Bohlin Cywinski Jackson used engineered timber and a cantilevered roof for Caymus-Suisun Winery to create a contemporary winery with a "new architectural language for the region". Engineered timber , poured concrete and ground-face block establish "a humble yet refined atmosphere fitting for a working winery".

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

The site's complex geology and the clients' desires inform a composition of shifting volumes that de?ne Working closely with the clients, the design team created a range of atmospheres, from cosy nooks to bright and expansive rooms. Structural engineering: Holmes Structures. Geotechnical engineering: Murray Engineers.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 20, 2022

The main volume of the 3,632-square-foot house is oriented along an east-west axis, which allows the living spaces to take full advantage of southern light, while its asymmetrically gabled roof orients the interiors toward the primary views. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects. © CLB Architects.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

Local firm In Situ Studio was charged with designing a contemporary residence for a couple – the husband is an electrical engineer, and the wife is a German and history teacher. The site formerly held a run-down, 1940s dwelling that was owned by the clients. The upper level contains the main suite, an office and a roof terrace.

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

Local studio Strang Design has created a contemporary residence with a garden terrace in Miami , Florida, complete with Brazilian influences and vintage touches. bathroom house pays homage to the clients' Brazilian heritage and serves as a showroom for vintage furniture and artwork that the couple collected through extensive travel. "We

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Dwell

APRIL 27, 2023

Project Details: Location: Glebe, New South Wales, Australia Architect: KLK Architecture Builder: Newmark Constructions Engineer: Partridge Cabinetry: Interex Custom Joinery Stone Mason: Bespoke Masonry Photographer: Tom Ferguson / @ tfadtomferguson From the Architect: " The Glebe Castle is a famous landmark amongst the locals in Glebe.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 4, 2022

Colleen Healey Architecture has revamped a home on a radial lot facing Washington DC 's Logan Circle, retaining historic details while updating the spaces for contemporary living. During the renovation, brick walls and floor joists were exposed to contrast a contemporary kitchen.

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aasarchitecture

APRIL 15, 2024

Image © MCA-Mario Cucinella Architects Dialogue with the city The project offers evocative, innovative spaces within a work of contemporary architecture that has the ability to both welcome and astonish visitors and is designed to integrate with the significant heritage of Palermo’s historic centre.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2023

Local architecture firm Studio North designed a custom garden and garage combination complete with Corten steel planters and a green roof in Calgary , Alberta. The resilient native vegetation thrives on the south-facing roof and serves as a natural attractor for bees. The photography is by Hayden Pattullo and Damon Hayes Couture.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

The facades create "compressed" and "expanding" interior corners According to the studio, the design created interior spaces similar to an attic or an apartment in a mansard roof. "On We wanted the tower to continually change as the sun came out and the clouds came in and there's these pockets of blue sky and dark clouds."

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Concept Scheme Based on previous successful partnerships between the studios, the team led by MASSLab ensured creative experience, as well as the necessary local insights and technical expertise from AFRY Ark Studio, to deliver a contemporary and fresh approach to the project. Source by MASSLab.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

As well as enabling the client’s family to remain in their community, the upgrade has radically improved the house’s carbon footprint and enhanced its local conservation area setting. Having previously lived in a draughty and energy-hungry house, the client wanted a low-energy, highly sustainable solution for their new home.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Who are the clients and what’s interesting about them? The X-Factor was… Trust and understanding between client, architect and builder – all three having worked successfully together on a previous home remodel. Technical Challenge 1: The clients needed natural light. How long…and how much? A lot of natural light.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 15, 2023

We stand on the quiet suburban street chatting while a car passes, its engine momentarily defeating the laughter of children playing nearby. This was a key factor in Taliesyn’s initial brief from the nature-loving clients, whose primary residence is situated in close proximity to Bangalore’s famous Cubbon Park.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 22, 2021

VAVA House Seattle, Modern Washington Real Estate, Contemporary Home WA, US Property Photos. Located in Seattle , Washington, the clients asked Fivedot to design a house that reinforced a connection to their neighbors and their new community. Structural Engineer: Swenson Say Faget. Civil Engineer: John Rundle.

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e-architect

JUNE 2, 2023

We weighed the need for a considered approach which respected the streetscape in the conservative area, whilst appreciating the requirement to add significant space to meet the client’s brief. The clients were a family of 5, with three young children. We were impressed by the team’s honesty and attention to detail.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Studio Schicketanz updated the two-bedroom, three-bathroom house in 2021, preserving the local landmark, adapting the design to the client's needs, bringing the building to current performance standards and inserting new programmatic elements. Mechanical engineer : Monterey Energy Group. Structural engineer: Duckbrew Inc.

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Habitus Living

JULY 16, 2023

Engineers and project managers themselves, the owners sought a home that embodied resource efficiency during construction and energy efficiency in everyday operation. The pitched roof, an ode to the heritage section of the house, pays homage to tradition while embracing contemporary design principles. Spanning an impressive 7.3

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e-architect

DECEMBER 2, 2022

Bringing together the old and new elements of the estate, a bold new roof unifies the vineyard with a singular form and iconic image. The roof is made of four-inch-deep corrugated metal and cantilevers over the body of the building, letting air and light pass freely between the two. Client: Furioso Vineyards. Project Team.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 4, 2023

Only after the first column was poured on site – in a successful first experiment – did the clients agree to let Omer Arbel design the rest of the home around it. On the roof grow magnolia trees, planted in the hollow tops of the columns. The living spaces are separated into four double-height volumes, built in glass and cedar wood.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 20, 2022

The striking structure is made from locally sourced timber, and the long sculptural body of the roof is entirely clad in solar shingles turning sunlight into a power source. A contemporary, pared-back material palette, the structure, floors, and ceilings of Dock A are envisioned with timber as the main material.As

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e-architect

JULY 13, 2023

After discovering a series of these abandoned, subterranean bunkers on their land, the client commissioned the architects to convert one into a functioning holiday letting. The brief was to celebrate the enormous historical significance of the structure whilst ensuring a habitable and commercially viable space for the client.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

We set out to make a contemporary version of the industrial warehouse, one that can age well over time.". As mandated by the client for economy, the entire building is concrete rather than glass like other local office buildings. Civil engineer: Civilitude. Structural engineer: Architectural Engineers Collaborative.

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Deezen

AUGUST 28, 2022

Architecture practice Invisible Studio has renovated a tired cottage in a valley in England by reconfiguring its cramped interior and adding a contemporary concrete and timber extension. It has a double-pitched roof. As part of the project, Invisible Studio also created two outbuildings for the clients to use as workspaces.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 21, 2022

TEF Design recently completed concept designs for the shell and core base building rehabilitation of the landmark structure, including envelope improvements, complete roof replacement, and structural retrofit to transform the former theater for contemporary commercial use. Civil Engineer: BKF Engineers.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 15, 2021

Integrated design: ATP architects engineers, Vienna, and ATP sustain. Around 9,500 m 2 of green space on the roof provide a natural climate inside the building and balance out the loss of green habitat. Design: ATP Architects Engineers. Client: RINGANA GmbH. Credits: Text: ATP architects engineers. Location: St.

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