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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Dwell

JUNE 15, 2022

Having consulted with a structural engineer, these structures were placed within a comfortable distance from each other. The boxes themselves work as dividers of shared and private space, yet small windows created in the boxes allow other family members to sense their presence, sometimes seen and sometimes unseen.

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Roofing Home Structural Engineering Exterior 109

Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: MRTN Architects / @ mrtn_architects Footprint: 86 and 235 square feet Builder: Rod Greaves Structural Engineer: C. One is a space to work, and the other is a space not to work. "It There is a quiet communication that occurs between the house, the two studios, and the garden.

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Client Clients Structural Engineering Technique 104

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 the studio said. "By

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Civil Engineering Housing Architecture Engineering 144

Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It was envisioned as a series of tectonic structures Both homeowners are also authors, and they desired a second home in rural Wyoming where they could write while immersed in nature. Each window frames a view of the prairie and Teton Range beyond," the team said. Each building responds to its immediate setting.

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Structure Architect Civil Engineering Client 127

Habitus Living

OCTOBER 15, 2023

My driver pulls over while I look through the taxi’s windows, trying to pair the reference images I’d been sent for Cabin House with the actual Cabin House. This was a key factor in Taliesyn’s initial brief from the nature-loving clients, whose primary residence is situated in close proximity to Bangalore’s famous Cubbon Park.

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Cities Windows Client Clients 98

Dwell

DECEMBER 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Brooklyn, New York Designer: TBo / @ tbo_architecture Footprint: 2,260 square feet Architect of Record: Enthink Engineering Builder: Prestigne Renovation Group Inc. Delivering light into the house was a paramount concern for the clients.

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Zoning Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 111

Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

London studio Crawshaw Architects has transformed a former cow shed in Dorset into a library and office , organised around a wooden, barrel-vaulted arcade that references the client's collection of books on classical Palladian architecture. This plan references classical architectural forms, which are the focus of many of the client's books.

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Architect Structural Engineering Client Clients 105

Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The concrete columns are of varying heights, creating wave-like levels on the exterior and interior of the house A series of rectangular volumes clad in wood form the primary envelope of the house and are interspersed with multiple concrete gateways that contain passageways or windows.

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Housing Technique Exterior Consulting 142

Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Inspired by the client's Larry Poons paintings, the bricks are choreographed to convey movement. The rectangular home is well-insulated with triple-glazed windows for efficiency and incorporates hydronic heating and cooling to protect the art. The box-shaped homes are in a Tudor revival style and feature a centre hallway plan.

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Housing Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 128

Deezen

AUGUST 3, 2022

Wherever possible, materials in the building are exposed natural materials – timber – or products that have a natural look or component," KA principal Jason Korb told Dezeen. 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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Building Structural Engineering Glass Windows 141

Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Originally built in the 1920s to give tuberculosis patients access to the healing power of nature, the historic structure is now a five-star wellness retreat. Manna offers 32 rooms fitted out with natural materials and neutral tones, plus gym and spa facilities and a restaurant focused on local produce.

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Zoning Consulting Roofing Structural Engineering 124

Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. "A A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In

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Home Civil Engineering Remodeling Structural Engineering 98

Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

The client's functional needs are strategically distributed inside two independent volumes connected by a walkway forming a breach through the house," said the Montreal -based architects. "The A modern window is cut into the rustic facade. The corner window of the main living space looks out into the foilage.

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Roofing Exterior Structural Engineering Windows 126

Deezen

AUGUST 26, 2022

It is also used to demonstrate the benefits of Passive House construction to prospective clients. Built to the international Passive House standard, sustainability is at the core of the project – embodied between the natural material palette, high performance design and strong biophilic connection," said Symes. Builder: Souter Built .

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Housing Structural Engineering Sustainability Finishes 128

Dwell

JANUARY 13, 2023

The slanted edges—echoed by the bathroom mirrors and an outdoor fireplace—create room for windows that bring in light and bolster the home’s passive thermal performance. We began designing the home for our clients who were expecting their first child and looking to build their family home. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Inspiration Home Client Clients 105

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. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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Modern Home Architecture Renovation 145

Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

Structural calculations dictate the roof slope of a 60-degree-angle to withstand the snow load. The interior is filled with natural light from a big triangle window. This pit-house-like structure, adapting well to climate conditions in the snowy northern region, can be considered a model house in Hokkaido. Team Members.

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Housing Structural Engineering Design Roofing 96

Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Polycarbonate walls and a row of tall window boxes bring diffused sunlight into the Iowa City Public Works building by US firm Neumann Monson Architects. Additional daylight is provided by a rhythmic series of tall, projecting windows with integrated colour-changing LEDs. The natural light helps reduce energy usage.

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Building Architect Civil Engineering Exterior 105

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 26, 2023

The expressive window curves and projecting balconies additionally accentuate the façade and building form and allow generous views of the lake and bring the surrounding nature into the interior of the building. Openable floor-to-ceiling aluminium block windows ensure light-flooded interiors.

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Masterplanning Structural Engineering Windows Roofing 88

aasarchitecture

APRIL 24, 2024

For this purpose, HENN’s design not only uses solid materials; it also takes advantage of the site topography: For the most part, laboratories are located on the ground floor, which is largely integrated into a newly created hill that provides natural protection. Its surface uses warm, iridescent hues to blend into its natural environment.

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Building Engineering Engineering Technology 52

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. The project includes the addition of a gallery and office building, as well as the further development of the museum's outdoor greenspace.

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Civil Engineering Contractor Engineering Engineering 130

BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

With the right approach, passive house strategies can help our clients serve their market, while leading us to efficient, healthy, and resilient multifamily dwellings. We are excited to help our progressive and ambitious client to target Passive House International certification. The change is substantial.

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Project Housing Design Windows 95

Deezen

MARCH 6, 2022

Raw concrete, burnt clay and natural wood come together in this extension to an end-of-terrace house in south London, designed by architecture studio TYPE. The design combines quarry tiles, exposed concrete, natural wood and lime plaster. Their aim was to create a space with natural warmth and durability.

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Materials Housing Windows Structural Engineering 111

Deezen

NOVEMBER 9, 2022

The facade is informed by "sinuous curves of nature". There are structural engineers' tears somewhere in this". Z-dog appreciated the challenges that have been overcome: "I'm sure there are structural engineers' tears somewhere in this project due to the columns not stacking up in the facade! Join the discussion ›.

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Structural Engineering Glass Client Clients 105

Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

bathroom house pays homage to the clients' Brazilian heritage and serves as a showroom for vintage furniture and artwork that the couple collected through extensive travel. "We Civil engineer: Jorge G. Angel Oaks Residence is located in Miami The five-bedroom, 7.5-bathroom Francisco Cuello, Jr.

Civil Engineering 128

Civil Engineering Design Structural Engineering Materials 128

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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Home Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

AUGUST 28, 2022

The homes are designed to offer qualities that typically wouldn't be affordable in inner-city apartments, such as high ceilings, large windows and access to outdoor space. Solar panels, natural ventilation, and high-performance glazing and insulation ensure living spaces are comfortable year-round. Services engineer: BCA Engineers.

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Development Developer Cities Housing 145

e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

The home was commissioned for a client with multiple residences who envisioned a retreat providing scenic views of the surrounding mountains, serenity, and a gathering place for family. At night, or when the weather outside is cooler, warmer tones emerge from the color and material palette.

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Structural Engineering Civil Engineering Residential Engineering 76

aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 30, 2023

Image © MVRDV Envisioned as an urban oasis, La Serre’s bold architectural and landscaping approach defies traditional housing norms to fully integrate nature into a compact urban space. “The project prioritises nature, placing it at the forefront while the building recedes into the background. Source by MVRDV.

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Landscape Structural Engineering Sustainability Engineering 78

Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2022

Instead of a traditional timber frame, it boasts a cross-laminated timber (CLT) structure that is exposed internally, while the facade is red brick. The dining room is a double-height space with large windows and a skylight. Client: Morden College. Structural engineer: Michael Hadi Associates. Project credits.

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Consulting Events Design Structural Engineering 105

Deezen

MARCH 13, 2023

The client's brief was simple – create a comfortable home for their family that takes advantage of the site's spectacular views and that serves as a refuge from work life," the studio said. Rooms are infused with natural light The home is entered via a mile-long winding driveway that provides different views at every bend.

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Housing Design Exterior Roofing 111

aasarchitecture

MAY 4, 2023

Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati seeks to minimize visual and physical impact on the natural landscape by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. The 1,880-square-foot house perches above the natural surroundings. The house is constructed using natural materials.

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Deezen

JANUARY 3, 2022

It primarily offers training for both dogs and dog trainers, but also accommodates various "companion species" that support the natural ecosystem of the local area. Villalba said the aim was to create a building that helps nature to thrive. The building is referred to as "a school for dogs, humans and other species".

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Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering Windows 105

aasarchitecture

JUNE 29, 2023

The distinctive yellow brick building features narrow windows between closely paired piers. The new façade combines low carbon stone and brick fins with carefully controlled glazing, striking a balance between sustainability, natural light, and breath-taking views.

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Architect Housing Consulting Engineering 98

Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Stillwater – Appearing as a series of sheds from afar, Stillwater brings nature inside at every opportunity. Big Sky views and natural light peek through the clerestory windows, while nearly every space overflows into an outdoor patio or deck. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Technology Technology Sustainability Construction 67

Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

acres and was inspired by the visual language of the neighbouring warehouses such as punched windows and linear massing. The slanted structural columns animate the groundscape and rise into a warm wooden-clad soffit that transitions to the regimented expression of the primary facade. Civil engineer: Civilitude.

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Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Exterior 105