Westeck News

JULY 28, 2023

Content courtesy of Government of Canada Window and Door Retrofit Grants – Government of Canada There are a number of options for upgrading the energy efficiency of your windows and doors. Learn more about replacing your windows and doors. A rough opening* is defined as a structurally stable opening in an outside wall.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Today, our most exciting projects are when a client’s house looks like a beautiful, completed midcentury steel-and-glass home from the moment it’s craned on site. The prefabs’ steel framework allows windows to be placed anywhere along the perimeter of a home.

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NOVEMBER 3, 2022

Mjölk Architekti has renovated a 130-year-old dwelling in the north of the Czech Republic , adding a glass extension , sunken living area and domed skylight. Behind the curtain of the original cabin, a glittering glass extension has sprung up.". The cabin was constructed out of timber and granite. A sauna is situated close by.

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JANUARY 21, 2024

The chapel has an exposed concrete structure "The simple chapel volume, set in the vast nature, is constructed as a lifted box, signifying a separation from the secular world," explained Eunsok. "It It allows [visitors] to reach the open sky quickly and succinctly, and to stand directly as solitary individuals before the divine," he added.

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DECEMBER 2, 2022

I recently had the opportunity to explain to one of our new house desired clients what it is that we do as an architectural firm. We design buildings that are functional and meet the client’s needs, but we also design them with a theme or an architectural style in mind. Best Architects do so much more than that.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

The structure for the 530-square-foot timber-clad retreat was craned into place and set on piles to prioritize views and minimize impact on the nationally preserved land. Set on the edge of a very loose-knit cluster of residential properties, the lodge is located on the grounds of the family home in which the clients grew up.

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Architizer

AUGUST 24, 2022

The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. The greatest design challenge for all residential project is agreeing with the client the residential flat mix. © QUAD Studio.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The bedrooms and bathrooms are stacked on the opposite end with windows that look out east and west. The client named the house Casa que Da (House that Gives) to reference the act of "giving" in a culinary context. Rogelio Rojas Castro Structural engineering: Ing.

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JULY 29, 2023

With views of trees, sky, and water, the home’s all-glass living and dining space is enveloped by the landscape. Two monolithic brick volumes anchor the home on either side, acting as a grounding force connecting structure to site. Glass, brick, and wood converge at the home’s central volume.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

An existing structure is wrapped by a curved glass extension In order to expand the existing space, the studio wrapped the building's lower half with a curved glass extension that follows the curvature of its undulating steel roof. We carefully removed them to reveal a very traditional Japanese wooden structure." "We

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Deezen

JANUARY 29, 2024

Prioritising natural light, Oliver Leech Architects expanded the ground floor with an open living, dining and kitchen space, which meets the existing building with a large skylight and a window seat overlooking a small courtyard. The extension features a window seat overlooking the rear courtyard Oliver Leech Architects was founded in 2016.

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MARCH 31, 2024

Located in the suburb of Highgate, the home replaces an existing cottage on the site that had been occupied by the clients for several years. Inbuilt in the project is wealth creation, financial security, and a family legacy to eventually be passed to the clients’ two children," it continued.

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FEBRUARY 16, 2024

The countryside residence favors simple, sustainable moves over square footage, and strategically captures views without walls of glass. Melbourne designer David Noordhoff had already established a rhythm with clients James and Zara McGuffie long before he designed their home. Sliding glass doors help bring the outside in.

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Architizer

JULY 17, 2023

If there is one thing that architects and their clients can agree on, it’s that architecture should always work in harmony with nature. Paul Keskeys: How did the client brief and the project’s unique site help to shape your initial concept for Silver Residence? For this project, we chose Marvin windows for several reasons.

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Deezen

MAY 14, 2023

Named One-Legged House, the home sits on a small hill overlooking the coast of Okinawa and was designed for a client wanting "a clear view to the ocean and wind flowing through all day long", said IGArchitects. The solid structure looks like it is floating."

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Deezen

JANUARY 14, 2023

Interiors studio Crystal Sinclair Designs has renovated a loft apartment in Brooklyn's Dumbo neighbourhood to include a mezzanine with a wall of books and a bedroom behind a glass partition. The idea was to draw attention to the high ceilings with floor-to-ceiling drapes and a metal/glass partition wall.

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Architizer

MAY 15, 2023

This astonishing glass house, perched on the banks of Minnesota’s Lake Minnetonka, is proof of precisely that. Clean, crisp lines define its striking structure, which emerges from the trees like a modernist specter. Making a Glass House Structurally Sound Less is more, or so the mantra of modernism goes.

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Deezen

AUGUST 3, 2022

The 25-storey tower, which opened in July, has a concrete base, elevator and stair shafts, with the rest of the structure made from cross-laminated timber (CLT) and glulam. Our client is very interested in biophilic design, and we incorporated those principles wherever we could.". Glulam and CLT was used for the structure.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

The clients are here throughout fall, winter, and spring and they entertain frequently and spend a lot of time outside." Driving the design of the 6,000-square-foot home is an awe-inspiring cantilevered butterfly roof crafted from structural steel.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2024

Black Diamond is a house in Sydney's Mosman suburb "Our clients wanted a home that felt like a boutique hotel with a lavish yet tranquil tonal intensity that was rich in substance, not excess trimmings," YSG explained. "We Some of these bricks are made from yellow glass, chosen by YSG to reflect the home's "sunny disposition".

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Along with curling exterior walls that span the length of the houses's perimeter, they were created using a technique in which concrete is poured slowly into fabric formwork supported by a plywood rib structure. The team covered the structure with berms, which rise out of the flat landscape of the surrounding agricultural fields.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

It comprises a brick and glass pavilion and a concrete blockwork garage, which step down its gently sloping site. By removing extensions to the home, the original frontage was restored with full-height, sliding glass doors. Located in a wooded area, the Belgian home was originally designed in 1962 for a group of musicians.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2023

After falling into disrepair, it was purchased by a private client in 2012. Zecc Architecten retrofitted the cylindrical structure, known officially as Amsterdamsestraatweg Water Tower, to contain four dwellings, three of which are apartments stacked above a ground-floor cafe space. The structure has been fitted with four homes.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 22, 2022

A large, angular window cuts through the otherwise traditional form of this timber cabin in Norway, designed by local architecture studio Rever & Drage. It has an angular window. To avoid conflict between these two goals a bench is placed in front of the open glass corner, concealing the latter from the outdoor area.".

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Vertical wood slats wrap the base The arrangement creates makes the structure appear balanced atop a slate staircase that provides a rustic base for the home's clean white lines. In the dining area, a glass door opens to a wooden pergola that supports climbing plants. The photography is by Ezequiele Panizzi.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

Pale upholstery, linen curtains and beige walls all add to the serene atmosphere The waiting area to the left is furnished with built-in seats that form a U shape around the perimeter and under a large window, while a double-sided island in the central adds additional seating. The customer feedback is very positive," she said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

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." Read: Haworth Tompkins unveils "UK's first multi-storey light-industrial scheme" Cross-laminated timber was chosen for the structure to minimise construction time and material waste.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The panelized structure of the 475-square foot (44-square metre) cabins was prefabricated by Plant Prefab in Los Angeles and then assembled on-site. Tall triangular windows under the eaves bring natural light into the interiors and direct views toward mountain vistas. The photography is by Stephan Werk and Kylie Fitts.

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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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OCTOBER 19, 2023

The clients also developed a sensory direction that would make the house feel calming and soft to the touch. The new addition sits behind the existing heritage structure, concealed from the street. This space boasts a northern window opening to a small pocket garden and allowing the afternoon sun to pour in. Have one to share?

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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.

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Deezen

JULY 12, 2022

Named Climber's Cabin, the timber structure was designed as a place to relax in the woodlands at the rear of the owners' garden, while also providing additional guest accommodation. An open living space clad with upcycled scaffold boards lets in light from the large picture window that was fixed between the locally-sourced cedar shingles.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The new building's first floor has floor-to-ceiling windows and is topped with a wooden canopy that extends over the street, while the upper floors were clad in grey brick. A glass volume that spans the two upper floors was inserted off-centre, facing the street. The building's third floor contains offices and a digital workspace.

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JANUARY 4, 2023

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. The home features stained glass elements. Structural engineer: Duckbrew Inc. Photography is by Tim Griffith.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2022

Elliott Architects demolished the main house and relocated the other two structures to start the design with a clean slate. The client was not beholden to the prevailing style of houses in the area, most of which are traditional, vernacular, New England wood-framed structures," the studio said. "He

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 10, 2022

Zinc cladding and large stretches of glass feature in a holiday home bridging a creek that was remodelled and enlarged by American studio Fougeron Architecture. The goal was to reconnect this structure into the environment while best utilising the exceptional site for the clients.".

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

Since the brothers began their shared business, their all-glass prefabs have become famous on the internet for their other-worldly appearance, while also introducing a luxurious side to the great outdoors. ÖÖD installed its 227-square-foot Signature House model in Vermont for clients who rent it as a retreat.

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