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Wagoya Mid-Century Modern Home by Alloi Architecture + Construction

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Wagoya House: A Mid-Century Modern Masterpiece in Los Angeles Welcome to Wagoya House, a stunning architectural marvel nestled in the heart of Los Angeles. This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic.

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Mediterranean Modern by pc-|< paolo cesaretti Arch-

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Looking for a formal frame that would consistently answer the requests of the design brief, we were inspired by a style that can be defined as Mediterranean Modern.

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How to Use Alternative Products and Materials to Reduce a Project’s Carbon Footprint

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Straw insulation offers the lowest carbon footprint across its entire lifetime than any other major insulation material. Image © 11H45 Working within the restrictions of a limited carbon footprint can be one of the hardest – but also most rewarding – parts of a modern architect’s role. Read more »

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Liminal House by Mcleod Bovell Modern Houses

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The clients came to us at a pivotal stage in their lives as soon-to-be empty nesters. In the same spirit, the house establishes itself in concrete, stained Accoya wood, and aluminum plate—enduring materials that can resist the battering effect of a shore environment. Drawing from our expe.

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Bold Materials Usher This Traditional Barn Into the Modern Era

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Among the rolling hills of eastern Pennsylvania’s Brandywine Valley, MaMo Architects was called upon to design a home for their formerly nomadic clients. In West Chester, Pennsylvania, a striking all-black barn perches gently on the rural landscape. A standing seam metal roof, also by ATAS, completes the striking monotone envelope.

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Will Gamble Architects draws on desert modernism for London extension

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British studio Will Gamble Architects used natural materials throughout Palm Springs, a glazed extension to the back of a Grade II-listed house in north London. Located in a conservation area, the extension is informed by desert modernism, a style that emerged in Palm Springs during the mid-20th century.

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Stef Claes models rural Belgian home on mid-century modern architecture

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Set within a wide agricultural landscape, the home has white-painted walls and black accents, which Claes said draws on mid-century modern buildings in the United States. The time I spent working in California on conversions and restorations of mid-century modern houses planted the seeds for the design of this home," Claes explained.

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