BD+C

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

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.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 1, 2023

Formafatal has constructed twin villas out of rammed earth on a jungled hillside in Playa Hermosa, Costa Rica that open to the Pacific Ocean with expansive frameless glass. Brazilian expert Terra Compacta was brought in due to Costa Rica's "lack of experience" with the construction method.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

Local architecture firm La Base Studio has renovated a glass and concrete home, wrapping it in a delicate privacy and shading screen on a lush site in Buenos Aires , Argentina. The home was first constructed in the mid-1970s by a civil engineer, and La Base Studio demolished part of it for its current iteration.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 13, 2022

Pre-fab or modularize the construction as much as possible 2. Use reclaimed construction materials where possible The 14 ft. x 34 ft.CL20 minimally connects to the existing house with a glass box connecting space. This allows floor plan flexibility and eliminates exterior shear walls.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

Internally, sheets of glass-reinforced gypsum are individually shaped to enclose an organic, cave-like hall. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior. Read: Inuce illuminates Chinese church with giant blue stained-glass window.

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Deezen

JULY 17, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2022

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. Geddes Ulinskas Architects added wood-wrapped roof eaves to the structure. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

Architect Odile Decq has completed a house in France with walls of translucent glass, to create the optimal lighting conditions for a client with vision impairment. The house has walls of translucent glass. The staircase is also made from glass. The angular form is designed to provide optimal lighting conditions inside.

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Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The PEMBs consist of the structure and an exterior, which consists of insulated rib metal panels.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. Bloszies, FAIA Structural engineer: Murphy, Burr, Curry, Inc. A wide corridor connects the addition to the rest of the school. Bloszies, FAIA.

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Guide On Replacing Exterior Doors Oakville To leave a lasting impression, entry doors must possess a unique blend of sturdiness, resistance to the elements, and aesthetic appeal. To achieve a lasting impression, you may need to replace your old exterior doors Oakville with new ones. What Is Replacing Front Doors?

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Santa Cruz Architect

MAY 4, 2024

Photo by Voll Arkitekter + Rikardo Foto Mass timber construction has revolutionized the architectural landscape, offering a sustainable and innovative alternative to traditional building materials. Engineered wood products are used in a variety of applications, from home construction to commercial buildings to industrial products.

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The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

This comprehensive guide explores the intricate process of home, floor, and basement construction, offering insights, tips, and recommendations to help you navigate this complex journey successfully. Foundation Construction : The foundation is the backbone of any home, providing support and stability.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The construction industry is undergoing a transformative phase thanks to breakthroughs in material science. Advanced construction materials are revolutionizing the way we build, offering enhanced durability, sustainability, and efficiency. One of the most immediate benefits is the extension of a structure’s lifespan.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

Situated on Maluan Mountain, the centre by Line+ Studio was wrapped by glass openings – "maximizing transparency" to offer expansive views of the landscape, nearby seaport and Shenzhen city. Construction drawing collaboration: China Railway Urban Planning and Construction Co.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

Tianfu Museum of Chinese Medicine's curved structure is topped with an undulating roof clad with perforated aluminium panels, which links up with the circular walkway. The structure is enclosed by a sweeping circular walkway. The basement level contains an underground parking facility.

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Design Thoughts Architects

JANUARY 18, 2022

Sreenidhi’s Residence Making Structure. The external walls will now be finished, depending on the sort of house construction method used. The brick masonry will entail the rendering and painting of the exterior walls. The brick masonry will entail the rendering and painting of the exterior walls. Plot size: 40*60.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 1, 2022

SHL also designed the exterior of the seven-storey library to reference literature. Fifteen photographs of marble swirls were "printed" onto the facade's glass panels in homage to China's long history of printed literature. The main structure of the building is supported by two pavilions. Contractor: Shanghai Construction No.4

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Architizer

JUNE 2, 2022

Despite technical complications involved in construction, inclined sites can invoke inspiring new architectural possibilities that just aren’t possible on flat sites. Floating buildings can be constructed on slopes either by using a taller foundation or supports. when seen from certain angles.

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Deezen

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 is illuminated by a skylight that projects from the southeastern side of the building. Equipment engineer: Jusung Eng.

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2024

Angular cut-outs and courtyards break up the red-concrete structure of this monolithic exhibition centre in Nanjing , designed by Chinese studio Mix Architecture. From the exterior to the interior, people may experience almost another world inside the red stone," the studio added.

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Deezen

MAY 14, 2024

WilkinsonEyre has unveiled its latest plans for Lord's Cricket Ground The proposal has been approved by Westminster City Council's Planning Committee and the ground's owners Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC), with construction expected to begin in September. The current completion date is scheduled for 2027.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

During construction, a driveway stretching 1000 feet—more than three football fields—had to be installed to reach the remote location above Scottsdale. Photo by Josh Caldwell "We really wanted to bring the outside in and maximize space," explains Bradley Leavitt, founder of AFT Construction.

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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

DECEMBER 28, 2023

Scalloped sections of green-painted timber clad the facade of Lumber 4, a mixed-use building in Norway designed by local consulting agency Oslotre to demonstrate the capabilities of timber construction. Over time, the paint under the shadow will weather, leading to a changing facade with lighter and darker curved sections," it added.

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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. My favorite detail is the typical balcony interface with the glass façade. © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio. © QUAD Studio.

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ArchiDiaries

MARCH 24, 2022

Excerpt: Interconnected Volumes Establish a Dialogue Between the Indoors and the Outdoors at Earth and Glass House, a Weekend Retreat designed by Studio Lotus, located in New Delhi, India. The clients had a fifteen-metre-high compound wall constructed along this fringe to ensure privacy and security. Project Description.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2023

Called The Lindemann Performing Arts Center (The Lindemann) the 101,000 square-foot (9,383-square-metre) structure consists of a shoebox theatre with a long bridge-like walkway. To accomplish this, REX included a "clear storey", a glazed walkway that runs the length of the building, passing between the shoebox form and the exterior wall.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The two structures are mirrors of each other and are divided by a courtyard with a privacy wall in the middle Set on 40-foot (12-metre) wide lots, the linear homes measure only 20 feet (6 metres) at their widest, leaving plenty of space for outdoor areas on either side of the house for residents to enjoy.

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Architizer

APRIL 24, 2022

The facades of the tower take design cues from the “3×3 grid”, and draws on local traditional “lacework” handicrafts to form unique exterior patterns, which embody the inheritance of local culture. As this is an all-glass box with no dead space, the biggest challenge was to hide the pipework and structure.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2023

The house was entirely constructed in raw, grey concrete The heavy rectangular house sits on a golf course, where its solid appearance contrasts with its surroundings. Floors are covered in tropical Tzalam hardwood and travertine stone White plaster ceilings lighten the spaces, while steel and glass serve as accents to the heavy concrete.

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Deezen

MARCH 11, 2024

Promotion: architect Ben van Berkel has created an apartment block in Munich featuring a pixelated exterior clad in ivory-hued concrete panels made by manufacturer Rieder. Its exterior is defined by asymmetrical projections, including large windows and balconies that have been lined with copper-coloured metal.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The interior features a C-shaped plan An exterior staircase – shaded by a black partition lattice made of local purple rosewood – leads up to a roof terrace with 360-degree views. The house is constructed of concrete block, the most accessible material in the area, and covered on both the exterior and interior with naturally pigmented cement.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2023

Among them are innovative buildings by artist Joana Vasconcelos and architect Odile Decq that resemble wedding cakes and feature pyramidal glass designs. The 12-metre-tall structure, called the Wedding Cake Pavilion, is located on the grounds of Waddesdon Manor in Buckinghamshire, England.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Named Space Crystals, the building will have a glossy black exterior and a faceted stone-like shape that rises at one end to point towards the ocean. The manufacturer has calculated that the total output power by the photovoltaic glass, around 2,520 square metres, is 77 kilowatts," Open Architecture founding partner Huang Wenjing told Dezeen.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 18, 2024

According to the studio, careful consideration was given to the topographical intricacies of the site, resulting in a structure that "gracefully follows the contours of the hill, ensuring an organic fusion with the landscape". A pair of bronze-clad columns set into a flight of granite steps frame the front door.

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