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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

Architizer

To reflect on these questions, this collection examines a diverse array of residential buildings from around the globe that integrate arches as integral elements of both their exteriors and interiors. Central to their approach was the utilization of the arch as a fundamental component of the design process. Arc House By M.E

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"Robust and utilitarian" materials define infill home in Dublin by Gró Works

Deezen

Red brickwork and perforated metal panels define the home's exterior "The materiality and design language intend to strike a balance between the robust, utilitarian rear lane that it abuts and the ornate neighbouring terraces," explained the studio. The photography is by Fionn McCann.

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Future Materials: Kengo Kuma’s Shingle, Scale and Stone Façades

Architizer

Architecture is defined by materials. One of the most significant designers in contemporary architecture, Kengo Kuma ’s work builds upon a legacy of Japanese craftsmanship while rethinking how we use materials. The exterior walls include 2,500 cast stone panels hung on gently sloped walls curving vertically and horizontally.

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CF Møller uses matching bricks and tiles for exterior of Villa E in Aarhus

Deezen

Scandinavian firm CF Møller Architects has completed a house where all the exterior surfaces match, thanks to a combination of dark red bricks and tiles. The 261-square-metre building takes its cues from the nearby Aarhus University, designed by CF Møller back in 1931, with its gabled roof profiles and rustic materials palette.

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What is Acoustical Insulation?

Santa Cruz Architect

In the bustling rhythm of urban life, where the symphony of city sounds orchestrates our daily routines, the concept of acoustic insulation emerges as a crucial element in architectural design. Utilizing sound insulation boards can effectively minimize noise intrusion, creating more peaceful living and working environments.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

Dwell

Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. On a secluded wooded site, the new structure grounds itself to the earth with its approach to material and form. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Cannon Design draws on "essence of Michigan forests" for university building

Deezen

CannonDesign has created a student centre for a Michigan university "The primary concept of the building was to celebrate place, with a focus on elements and symbols that are universal to all people – and especially important to the Western community," Brett Lawrence, Cannon Design project manager, told Dezeen.

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