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Stacks of timber inform "inspirational" industrial units by dRMM

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It also gives a powerful message that light industrial can mean socially and environmentally inspirational," he told Dezeen. By stepping out progressively we could provide the client with the mix of workshop sizes they needed, integral solar shading and a covered delivery bay." The building has a CLT structure.

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SGA designs a tree-inspired glass facade to connect two historic buildings at Vanderbilt University

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Brought to you by: Architect SGA Architecture Location Nashville, Tennessee Completion Date August, 2020 Architect of Record Centric Architecture Client Vanderbilt University Construction Manager Messer Structural Engineer Structural Design Group [.].

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This Walden Pond–Inspired Writer’s Studio Holds a Trove of More Than 1,700 Poetry Books

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Inspired by a childhood dream of Thoreau’s Walden Pond, he wanted to create a small and simple, yet modern studio in which to write, reflect, and enjoy nature. Inspired by a childhood dream of Thoreau’s Walden Pond, he wanted to create a small and simple, yet modern studio in which to write, reflect, and enjoy nature. "To

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Taking subtle cues from the Capri Theatre, deco-inspired curves appear throughout the dwelling, while dramatic geometric forms—lightly placed— introduce passive thermal control. We began designing the home for our clients who were expecting their first child and looking to build their family home.

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block722 Designs Mediterranean Laid-Back Luxury Inspired CASA COOK SAMOS

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What inspired the initial concept for your design? The perforated screens that gave character to the building façade are inspired by Samians’ tradition in ceramics. How have your clients responded to the finished project? A continuous floating threshold between common and private activities. © Ana Santl. © block722.

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Kéré Architecture designs community centre in Uganda to be "source of inspiration and pride"

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According to the studio, "the project aims to transform the community by becoming a source of inspiration and pride that in turn can create a sense of agency and ownership". Client: Ameropa Foundation, Kamwokya Christian Caring Community. Structural engineer: AECOM. Steel canopies shade its spaces.