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"The exterior walls will make an excellent canvas for Banksy" says commenter

Deezen

JZ found the spaces "pretty intense" and "monkish" and wondered whether the clients would be able to "maintain the purity of the interior as they break it in". Alfred Hitchcock believed that "the interior cell walls just need some padding" and that "the exterior walls make an excellent canvas for Banksy et al".

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

Dwell

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 Once inside, the initial space compresses, the ceiling low, exterior fieldstone becomes interior. To bring his vision to life, the poet called upon architect Eric J.

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MF House by Spaceworkers by spaceworkers

Archinect

The great challenge behind Casa MF was to adapt client’s wishes, whose main premise was that the house should be built in an "L" shape. Developing an original identity and finding an answer to this request, was the main inspiration for the approach adopted in an almost imperceptible way.

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Akira Koyama + KEY OPERATION INC. / ARCHITECTS Redefine the Sakuragicho Residence Exterior

Architizer

Sakuragicho Residence – The development endeavored to re-define exterior wall tiling and balcony construction distinctive to, yet typical of, large apartment blocks. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? The brickwork-grooved exterior wall was originally planned to be painted in black. Year: 2021.

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Wanda Ely completes Scandinavian-inspired retreat outside of Toronto

Deezen

Light colours and upholstery contrast with the black exterior. The post Wanda Ely completes Scandinavian-inspired retreat outside of Toronto appeared first on Dezeen. The property has two volumes oriented perpendicularly towards each other. The photography is by Scott Norsworthy. Builder: Raised Up Building.

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Design Out West: 10 Unique Buildings in Dialogue With Utah’s Rugged Landscape

Architizer

Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletters. The following projects delve into how architects have drawn inspiration from Utah’s natural landscapes, integrating local materials and building techniques to create functional and beautiful buildings.

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Chidori Studio draws on industrial references for home in Japan

Deezen

Located on the site of a former soy sauce factory, the open single-storey home was designed for a client who requested bright spaces with ample access to the outdoors. Inspired by this "multi-layered townscape", Tokyo-based Chidori Studio designed Hokuriku Residence No. Chidori Studio has created Hokuriku Residence No.