Dwell

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Danny Lim dons multiple hats as architect, contractor, and client as he transforms his Highland Park bungalow with a new ADU for his in-laws. At the front of the main house, architect Danny Lim framed one of the original windows with new trim to give it a more contemporary feel and installed limestone on the porch and steps.

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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 30, 2023

But two years later as of this writing, the project is still not finished. A lot of the problems we experienced are directly related to not fully understanding all the legalese in the contract we signed when we hired a contractor. It’s a contract that safeguards the rights of the owner, entity and the contractor," he says.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 2, 2022

In Sonoma County, Studio Plow turns a 1955 residence into a retreat with an open floor plan, luxe finishes, and skylights and picture windows that peer out into the treetops. Removing an existing structural wall that separated the living room from the kitchen allowed the client to host in a whole new way.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2024

The design preserved many original details Using the client's desire for "an office that felt like a home," the team revamped the two-storey house into a 4,845-square foot (450-square metre) workspace with multiple production, meeting, and gathering spaces — including a 557-square feet (52-square metre) clubhouse tucked at the back of the property.

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Deezen

MAY 4, 2024

High-level windows and sections of overhead glazing offer a constant, relaxing visual connection to the outdoors." In the classrooms, large skylights and glazed doors open onto the external patio, while the fittings and finishes have been kept deliberately simple with a neutral palette of pastel colours.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

The bridge is arranged over the front garden During an initial walkthrough with the clients, founding principal Ryan Leidner threw out a "crazy idea" – to redirect access from the street to a new front door with a bridge. The bridge would span the lush front garden and connect to the house between the top and middle stories.

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Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

Dark wood, exposed concrete and white walls feature throughout the interior To the south, the more private half of the building contains bathroom and bedrooms, which open onto and overlook the atrium and balconies through bi-folding windows and wooden shutters. The photography is by Atik Bheda.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2024

Natural stone clads the exterior The main structure and internal wood finishes were made from pine , while the external columns punctuating glazing on the ground floor were made from larch. Our design aligns with Bedaux's architecture with muschelkalk stone facades and rhythmic window divisions," said Van der Velden. "In

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2023

Rectangular windows on either end of the horizontal plan create an interrupted view through the centre of the house and large sliding glass doors and picture windows were installed on the facade. Rounded corners and integrated lighting bring softness to the interior Small clerestory and porthole windows were placed on the uphill side.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Architecture studio Raumus applied flattering finishes and created flexible spaces for work, play, and family living. The home is not only a residence but also a place of work and gathering—the husband, a potter, works in his studio during the day and has many clients visiting, and the wife, a cook, often gathers people together for meals.

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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. The former bay windows have been replaced with a solid white facade. Clerestory windows were installed in the kitchen. Contractor: San Francisco Design and Construction.

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BD+C

JUNE 16, 2023

0 dbarista Fri, 06/16/2023 - 14:36 Virtual Reality With the aid of virtual reality and 3D visualization technologies, designers, consultants, and their clients can envision a place as though the project were in a later stage. You can almost feel the finishes and explore the geometry as you move through the space.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Everything was going very smoothly and I was feeling very confident, until the windows were delivered. A sunny summer afternoon, I was attending the project meeting alone and the first window was being installed. The owner looked at the new Andersen Sandtone window and said, “The windows are wrong. Lessons Learned.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

Field Architecture has created a house in Sonoma Valley with copper-clad roofs Dry in the summers with heavy rainfall in the winter, the area's geography informed the design, as did the client's desire to co-inhabit the land with the region's plants and animals. "We

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2022

We worked closely with our project partners, Moustache Bois , and our clients to incorporate natural materials and design interventions that would really celebrate and enhance the location and views," she continued. Contractor: Moustache Bois. A patio and terrace overlook the surrounding landscape. One room features a glazed corner.

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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. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts.

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Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

The home was designed to achieve three main goals – to make the most of the natural setting, provide ample space for visitors, and accommodate the client's impressive art collection, which features work by artists such as Richard Serra, Deborah Butterfield and Roy Lichtenstein. Windows open the home to the mountains beyond.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

"The 24-acre property had been neglected for more than a decade, so our work involved refreshing finishes, opening under-lit spaces to the landscape, solving sources of water damage, and shaping a landscape to unify the domestic complex," said In Situ Studio founder Matt Griffin. The photography is by Cristóbal Palma.

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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. Large windows and skylights illuminate the upper level. The largest window is 11 feet wide and 10 feet tall (3.3

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Down one side, a series of steps finished in the same pigment offer outdoor seating and leads to open spaces at the top of the garden, where softer landscaping accommodates safer play for the client's children. The open living space extends towards the front of the house, where a bay window frames views of the front garden.

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Deezen

JANUARY 9, 2023

Located at the base of a small hill, the home is concealed by its green roof on approach from the north but stands out from the south with its bold black cladding and a run of large windows. Spyon Cop is a home in the Scottish Highlands designed by Brown & Brown. The home has a paired back interior palette.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 29, 2022

Local firm Naturehumaine gave the room a cozy feel with head-to-toe wood finishes, a stove, and a built-in bookshelf. Project Details: Location: Montréal, Quebec, Canada Architect: Naturehumaine / @_naturehumaine General Contractor: Construction N. On the outside, the rear façade opens up with a generous window.

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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

MAY 18, 2022

Externally, the Creative Centre is distinguished by its facades, which are decorated with various timber finishes to create what Tate+Co calls a "supertexture.". Large windows frame outward views. Views of York Minster are framed through the windows. Client: York St John University. M&E engineer: Atelier Ten.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 30, 2023

In its latest work, NOA takes up the fascinating story of the client and, on the occasion of her return to Innsbruck, creates an exclusive interior design reminiscent of faraway atmospheres. In this work, an additional personal aspect was brought into play, namely the memories of a life that the client carried with her. Source by NOA.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2022

According to Omar Gandhi Architect founder, Omar Gandhi, the clients wanted a home that took advantage of the slender waterfront site while still providing plenty of space for their growing family and for large get-togethers. An adjacent pool house has a low, sleek envelope and water-facing, operable window-wall.

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Design Thoughts Architects

AUGUST 17, 2022

The research under evaluation here specifically centered on home construction delays, which are defined as when a construction project is finished after the completion date provided in the contract or after the date that the parties agreed upon for delivery of a project. What is the construction team (contractor) role in home construction?

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Architizer

APRIL 29, 2022

We started working on it in 2012, yet the house has just been finished in 2021. Later the client has decided to move her house to another, much more attractive location. The Client was patiently and consequently cooperating with us till the very end. Our favourite detail is probably the narrow tiny window next to the main door.

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Deezen

MARCH 16, 2023

LC4 Chaise Lounge by Le Corbusier features in the living room "The team worked closely with the client to select an elevated palette of materials, prioritizing durability and a play of textures." The backsplash is made of quartzite with a leathered finish. The upper level holds the communal spaces and the main bedroom suite.

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Deezen

JULY 28, 2022

Inside, the team used neutral tones and earthy finishes such as white oak and quartz. Earthy interior finishes include white oak and quartz. The home's levels are connected by a staircase with a painted steel structure, oak treads and a metal mesh railing with an antique finish. Contractor: Miars Construction.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

You constantly imagine getting the work started, finishing, and eventually moving in. But before you start making preparations and contacting the contractors, here are a few things you should know. . This will guide you in choosing the right site for your building and know who the best contractor is for the job.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2022

A cluster of wood-clad buildings surround a central courtyard at this Minnesota residence by US firm Salmela Architect that was designed for clients who formerly lived in Japan. The house rests on a fifty-acre (20-hectare) parcel, the majority of which the clients granted to the Minnesota Land Trust for permanent conservation.

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e-architect

JANUARY 19, 2022

Claywood House , a new 5-bedroom low-carbon home has been designed to meet the needs of a wheelchair dependant client and to create spaces that allow her to live independently. The new building is located within the orchard of the client’s previous home – a multi levelled building unsuitable for conversion (but retained and sold).

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2022

It serves as a full-time residence for a client who previously rented a floating house in the area and decided to build his own home there when a lot became available. Olson Kundig added glass windows with sweeping views. Warm wooden tones contrast with metal finishes in silver and black tones. Lighting design: Brian Hood.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

The overall visual impact of the plant is minimized and defined by a color palette focused on black and anthracite tones used for vertical cladding and finishes.

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Life of an Architect

JUNE 15, 2014

Home / Modern House / Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Modern Window Detail – The CHouse Modern Bob Borson — June 16, 2014 — 35 Comments It’s been 2 1/2 months since I last updated you on the CHouse Modern project and a lot has happened.

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