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This Rammed Earth Home in Remote New Zealand Has Some Sizzling Fireplace Moments

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Project Details: Location: Ophir, Central Otago, New Zealand Architect: NOTT Architects Builder: Down to Earth Builders and Shamrock Builders Structural Engineer: Paula Hugens Photographer: Biddi Rowley / @ biddirowley From the Architect: " We worked closely with the clients to form a raw house for a raw landscape.

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Ædifica presents "vision of densification" for Cité Angus II housing block in Montreal

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The integration of this courtyard with its pedestrian walkway, private spaces, and landscaping at the heart of the project allows permeability with the urban fabric, encouraging human appropriation at the center of the site without compromising the program's minimum density objective," said Ædifica. The photography is by David Boyer.

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CLB Architects creates trio of "tectonic structures" for Wyoming residence

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The project consists of a main house, guest house and writer's studio The main house was "conceived as a geologic remnant in the landscape, located on the edge between field and forest". The client's bohemian lifestyle and love of music, literature and the great outdoors were the inspiration behind the interior design," the team said.

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Hermon is eclectic to the core

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The former accommodates the client’s need for a home suitable for hosting and conducive to the contemporary lifestyle of a family of four. WOWOWA collaborated with the clients to weave the stories and narratives that resonate with them into the fabric of their interiors. The latter is perhaps more aesthetically oriented.

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Atelier Koma creates concrete chapel to offer "separation from the secular world"

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On the roof is the Sky Chapel, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape to create a "complete sense of awe". Concrete is exposed both inside and out Both inside and out, the exposed concrete of the chapel's structure has been left exposed, as part of a minimalist design approach that is echoed in the blocky wooden furniture.

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Omer Arbel uses fabric formwork for concrete pillars in Canadian house

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Located on a farm in Canada, the house was covered with berms that rise out of the landscape The technique allows the concrete to continuously cure during the installation process, reducing the risk of pressure at the base and weaknesses at the column's joints. Interior planting beds were also installed in the gathering space.

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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The apartment shave full-height glazing Its form also creates views of the surrounding natural landscape of Seattle, which she describes as an important influence. "We We wanted to respond to these bigger broader ideas of an ever-changing maritime climate," she said. "We The photography is by Lara Swimmer / Esto unless stated otherwise.