Deezen

OCTOBER 13, 2023

Architecture studio Tolila+Gilliland used a palette of tactile materials to "engage the senses" at the Gilbert Raby Therapeutic Workshops in France. Dug into a sloping site, the building sits on a reinforced concrete base, and was constructed using compressed earth bricks and earthen plaster with a timber-frame roof.

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Hotel Designs

MAY 4, 2023

Situated within Saudi Arabia’s first UNESCO World Heritage Site and opening by Q4 2023, The Chedi Hegra will offer 35 bespoke guestrooms, each with its own distinct connection to the Hegra landscape, a breath-taking testimony of human expression within the natural environment.

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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

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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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2022

The building is oriented east to west and is positioned at a point where the site slopes upwards, allowing the church to be raised above the plaza in front of it. The gentle curves lend the space a fluid feel that contrasts with the rigid, geometric appearance of the exterior. Construction: Qingdao Jiuan Construction Groups.

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Life of an Architect

MARCH 19, 2023

When you think of a building – whatever scale or project type, the items that go to create that building are most frequently associated with the materials that are selected that define the appearance of the building. Continue reading Ep 121: Material Selection at Life of an Architect. The "Why" jump to 12:51 Why choose the material?

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Dwell

JUNE 6, 2023

Collective Project builds a verdant residence with bricks handcrafted out of rubble from the site. In Bangalore, and across India, rampant growth has led to a boom in new construction, especially for housing. We wondered, ‘if we’re not going to use the existing building, can we reuse the material?

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Archinect

JUNE 30, 2023

The project opened in May following a three-and-a-half year construction phase and is defined by a pronounced desire to provoke continuous movement while encouraging users towards a rich multisensory experience on a site adjacent to the city’s Arkéos archaeology museum and Scarpe river.

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Next Portland

FEBRUARY 20, 2023

I hope to return to more frequent updates to this site, although I cannot make any commitments. Construction is underway on Slabtown Savier, a two-building development in NW Portland’s emerging Slabtown neighborhood. The site was most recently used as surface parking. The Con-way Master Plan wass approved in 2012.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

It has modern wood-lined interiors Casa de mi Luna is constructed from prefabricated straw and timber panels, which were quickly assembled on site. Attempting to use as many local materials as possible, Studio Circle Growth finished the exterior with a base of larch planks and lime render above.

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Architizer

JANUARY 31, 2023

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 site was formerly a tea field that formed a hillside. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 12, 2023

From the technological building systems we choose for our projects to considering the carbon impact of where a product comes from to have a better awareness of the materials our products are made out of. While many sectors are charging forward, the field of materials is rapidly progressing and reshaping how we approach design specifications.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 23, 2022

In order to capture the breathtaking views of Jim Ned Valley from every room, the main lodge structure, and the smaller guest house are sited on the side of a rocky hill," said the Texas-based Sanders Architecture. "It The interiors feature weathered materials. Rustic materials contrast with the more contemporary finishes.

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Deezen

MAY 2, 2024

Elding Oscarson founders Jonas Elding and Johan Oscarson told Dezeen that they developed their design for Wisdome Stockholm to showcase the possibilities of timber construction. One major challenge was to find a structural concept that would be feasible for production and installation on site," Elding and Oscarson explained.

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Deezen

AUGUST 12, 2022

Architecture studio Parti has completed a compact housing project in north London , with a palette of robust and affordable materials chosen to create a sense of permanence. The Hercules Street infill project occupies a previously derelict site within a terrace of Victorian buildings close to Holloway Road.

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Deezen

MAY 9, 2024

Nowhere has renovated a house in Hyderabad called Mayalogili Alongside brick and marble dust, the studio also used plants and soil from the site to create tactile internal finishes that "weave in the materiality of the landscape", it said. The photography is by Vivek Eadara.

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BD+C

MARCH 22, 2023

Onsite prefabrication for healthcare construction: It's more than a process, it's a partnership 0 dbarista Wed, 03/22/2023 - 10:32 Project + Process Innovation Prefabrication can help project teams navigate an uncertain market. One answer to consider is onsite prefabrication (or industrialized construction). AND WHY DO IT?

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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. Villa Vals by SeARCH , Vals, Switzerland.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It makes sense that purchasers are eager to watch their new house constructed from the ground up. Clear the area for construction and pour the foundation. Work crews level the site. When Bright Home Construction levels your home site, they’ll ensure you’re ready to have your foundation poured at the time leveling finishes.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen. metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 16, 2023

Metal has been a significant construction material since the 1700s. Using metal in construction is a popular option for various structures and architectural types due to its versatility and unmatched strength. Durable and Long-Lasting Durability and longevity are two crucial features of every construction material.

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Architizer

JANUARY 26, 2023

The exterior is clad in a rain screen of weathered steel that recalls the site’s steel mill history, with an exposed mass timber interior. It’s sculptural form and rich materiality serve as a gateway to the park at large. miles from the site. The building’s materials reinforce its mission.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Fort 137 – The clients sought an environmentally conscious home with a direct relationship to its site to function as a base camp for their active lifestyle. The curated material palette includes weathered steel, hot rolled steel, reconstituted oak, and travertine. What drove the selection of materials used in the project?

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Deezen

APRIL 29, 2024

Located on a gently sloping site in the city's northern suburbs and named after the street on which it sits, Kildeskovsvej has a deliberately simple form that references the typical two-storey brick homes in the area. Kildeskovsvej's exterior is clad in red brickwork, complemented by copper-coloured metal window frames and parapets.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

Sparano + Mooney Architecture constructed the three-bedroom, 3.5-bath We wanted to touch lightly on the site, so the home cantilevers over the site, is grounded at the entrance, and then floats over the landscape as you move through the home," the studio said. The material philosophy extends to the interior selections.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Raw finishes and "as found" materials informed by brutalist architecture are used throughout this home , which Portuguese studio Atelier Local has created on a nature reserve near Porto. Called House in Ancede, the house sits on the site of a former stone ruin that it was required to roughly match in terms of its footprint and volume.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 14, 2022

The Cabini, a prefab made of stacked perpendicular boxes, just needs a small site to soak up its surroundings. In our construction technology, we follow the path of nature, which embodies techniques that are not new, but have proven to be reliable over hundreds of years.

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Architizer

APRIL 8, 2022

Bricks have been one of the oldest construction materials in the history of architecture. However, given the increasing awareness around sustainable materials, architects are also now shifting back to locally made clay or adobe bricks given their low cost and easy availability in the region.

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Design Thoughts Architects

AUGUST 17, 2022

The research under evaluation here specifically centered on home construction delays, which are defined as when a construction project is finished after the completion date provided in the contract or after the date that the parties agreed upon for delivery of a project. What is the property owner’s role in construction?

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2023

Added to a narrow site in a forest in north Germany, Digital House was constructed from recycled aluminium and timber and can be assembled by two people without the use of traditional hardware. These aluminium sheets are laser cut to include all required fastening details and are attached to a sub-construction," Kemper continued.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

Piil was informed by Estonia's observation towers, which are often placed in scenic locations, and assembled on-site. Piil was designed to blend in with a surrounding forest The studio chose to construct the 19-square-metre building from a metal frame with timber cladding to create an organic feel alongside the nearby woodland.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Residents enter from a small courtyard on the outside street-edge corner of the lot into a rounded entryway that passes directly into the main exterior courtyard. The studio said the home has achieved net-zero emissions At the northern end of the site lies a small two-storey volume that holds a media room and a private suite.

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Deezen

AUGUST 9, 2023

Beams from an original building on the site were kept and painted red. These support a roof installation comprised of a series of puffy pillows, arranged next to one another and covered in a canvas-like material to create a soft texture. The curved outline of the canvas-clad fitting rooms serves as the visual centrepiece of the space.

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Architecture Ideas

MARCH 27, 2023

These houses are constructed off-site in a factory and then transported to their final location for assembly, providing an affordable and efficient solution for those in need of housing. Buyers can choose from a range of layouts, sizes, and materials used in construction to create a home that suits their needs and preferences.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Meant as a second home for quiet retreats as well as larger gatherings, eventually the clients moved in permanently to take advantage of the scenery, outdoor activities, and remoteness of the rural site. Preserving the site for enjoyment also meant respecting it by incorporating sustainable practices and technologies into the design.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2023

River Bend Residence is a tranquil home designed to sit lightly upon the land, minimising disruption to the site and existing trees," said Lake Flato Architects , which has offices in San Antonio and Austin. A portion of the dwelling is lifted above the site by concrete piers. The buildings are topped with tall, pyramidal hipped roofs.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

Large openings and earthy materials feature in a guesthouse that architecture studio Bohlin Cywinski Jackson has added to a private residence on a secluded island in the Pacific Northwest. Photo is by Benjamin Benschneider The site is reached by boat, and a winding path leads from a dock through a wooded area and into a sunlit meadow.

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