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This Arizona Home Uses the Desert Landscape as "Living Art"

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The desert city of Scottsdale, Arizona, is set within the sprawling Sonoran Desert and overlooked by the majestic McDowell Mountains, so it’s no surprise that this spectacular landscape plays a pivotal role in shaping much of the area’s architecture. Modern Sunset House is located on 14 acres of hillside.

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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

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The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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Pinwheel house by JM Architecture resembles "a white pebble in the landscape"

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It is designed by JM Architecture to resemble "a white pebble in the landscape" A concrete basement level supports the upper timber structure of Pinwheel, which was prefabricated to minimise maintenance and construction time due to the site's remote location. The photography is by Mascheroni.

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White-metal fins form abstract exterior of Büro Ziyu Zhuang's Chamber Church

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The design borrows familiar elements from classical church architecture, such as the bell tower with its spire and rose window, the basilica layout, and the repeating interiors arches. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior. Landscape design: Aspect Studios.

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Moises Sánchez uses local construction methods for cubic Mexican house

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Using local construction systems, materials and labor, the cube is formed with brick walls plastered with a mix of sand and mortar to create two textures — a rough, stone-like base and a smooth monolithic form above. The post Moises Sánchez uses local construction methods for cubic Mexican house appeared first on Dezeen.

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Geological formations shape design of Wyoming house by Lever Architecture

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Weathering steel and accoya wood wrap the exterior of the Alta House, which was created by US studio Lever Architecture to embrace the "sublime mountain landscape". The design is centered around the sublime mountain landscape," the team said. Situated on a half-acre (0.2-hectare) Many rooms offer expansive vistas.

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Home, Floor, and Basement Construction: A Comprehensive Guide

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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.