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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Hacker Architects overhauls Oregon residence with colourful interiors and natural pine finishes

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Hacker Architects created an open-concept kitchen. On the ground floor, the architects created an open-concept kitchen, living and dining room by removing existing walls. This space has soaring ceilings finished in natural pine boards, a feature they wanted to preserve and highlight. Exposed wood creates a cosy atmosphere.

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Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

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US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. On the main level, one side holds an open-concept kitchen, dining area, and living room, while the other encompasses three bedrooms.

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John McAslan + Partners remodels community facility at Britain's largest mosque

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The limestone-clad facades are decorated by perforated metal screens "The stonework has both honed and textured finishes to minimise strong surface reflections and allow building facades and edges to recede and not overwhelm the townscape," architect Chris Ravenscroft told Dezeen. The photography is courtesy of John McAslan + Partners.

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

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Project Details: Location: Washington, United States Architect: GO'C / @ go_c_studio Footprint: 1,700 square feet Builder: Sparrow Woodworks Structural Engineer: SSF Engineers Civil Engineer: J Welch Engineering Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Kariouk Architects completes cantilevered chalet overlooking a lake in Canada

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Kariouk Architects wanted to challenge the usual conception of a cabin. At the end of the home is an open-concept living space. At the end of the home is an open-concept kitchen, living and dining room, which has sweeping views of the surrounding treetops through its full-height window walls. Heavy timber consultant: StyxWorks.

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To Rebuild After a Fire, a California Family Turns to Prefab

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The main house is 80 feet long and nearly 2,000 square feet, with a glassy, open-concept living area built for entertaining. A trifecta of buildings from Connect Homes—a main residence, a guesthouse, and a garage—form their new retreat in Sonoma.