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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

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"With the neutral-toned facade and soft rippling exterior created by balconies, we sought to pay homage to the surrounding environment through an interpretative, elemental design that conveys movement, emulating the effects of water, wind or markings in the sand." "The The resulting concept is organic yet contemporary."

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PAU places vaulted glass structure in shell of Brooklyn's Domino Sugar Refinery

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Local architecture studio Practice for Architecture and Urbanism has installed a glass office building with a vaulted roof inside the shell of the 19th-century Domino Sugar Refinery on the waterfront in Brooklyn. A replica sign was installed on the exterior The Refinery had been in operation for 120 years when it closed in 2004.

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Notre Dame Cathedral completes spire reconstruction ahead of 2024 reopening

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Both outstanding elements are expected to be added later, along with contemporary stained glass windows.

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

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Sixty aluminium fins uniformly distributed along the building's length form the walls, roof and tower. 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.

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Home Architectural Styles, and the Best Roofing Types for Each

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The right roofing style and material will help complete the home’s overall look. Let’s take a closer look at some of the most popular architectural styles for homes in the USA and explore which roofing types work best with each. When it comes to roofing, Colonial homes traditionally feature either wood shingles or asphalt shingles.

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Lopez Gonzalez hides roof terrace atop black House in Xalapa

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The 528-square-metre residence sits on a slight slope that is mirrored in the angles of its roof. To make the home stand out in the suburban neighbourhood, the simple geometric form of a traditional gabled house has been modified and abstracted into a more minimal and contemporary design. Black marble floors match the dark exterior.

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Estudio Atemporal tops Mexican holiday home with oversized gabled roof

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An oversized gabled roof sits atop this Mexican countryside home by local architecture studio Estudio Atemporal, creating a covered space that extends the living room outside. Estudio Atemporal added an oversized gabled roof to the holiday home. The home's public areas are within a double-height space formed by the angular roof.

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