ArchiDiaries

AUGUST 17, 2022

The contemporary architecture of Nanjing takes its inspiration from nature in form and appearance”, says MVRDV founding partner Winy Maas. Elsewhere, this exterior skin gives way to the flowing curves of balconies, terraces, rooftops, and small pavilions clad in facades of recycled bamboo. Visualisations: © Atchain.

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Originally built in the 1920s to give tuberculosis patients access to the healing power of nature, the historic structure is now a five-star wellness retreat. Manna offers 32 rooms fitted out with natural materials and neutral tones, plus gym and spa facilities and a restaurant focused on local produce.

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Dwell

APRIL 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Ahmednagar, India Footprint: 1,800 square feet Architect: Tres Atelier Builder: Glorious Constructions Structural Engineer: Pankaj Zawre Photographer: Indrajit Patil From the Architect: "The Inner Journey is designed to promote a sense of calm and relaxation, with minimal distractions and a serene atmosphere.

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Windows Structural Engineering Roofing Glass 93

Dwell

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

The owner’s request was to increase the volume of the house while maintaining its original DNA as defined by angular geometries, redwood interiors, and exterior courtyards. Redwood surfaces and structural elements complete the warm interior landscape, from the sloping roof beams to partition walls and built-in shelves." "The

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Deezen

JANUARY 19, 2023

Local studio Strang Design has created a contemporary residence with a garden terrace in Miami , Florida, complete with Brazilian influences and vintage touches. Strang Design chose strong natural materials throughout Angel Oaks Residence The division between exterior and interior is minimal with materials and light bridging the boundary.

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Westeck News

APRIL 1, 2022

A stunning Westeck MultiSlide Patio Opening allows for an abundance in natural light and a vibrant exterior door that compliments this beautiful modern home. Structural Engineer | Chiu Hippmann Engineering Inc. “An exceptional four bedroom primary residence. ” COLLABORATORS: Averra Developments . .”

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2022

The architectural context of Sagaponack, New York is a unique layering of modernism, contemporary refinement, historicism and rural farmland," the studio explained. Thin wooden slats cover the entire home, drawing cues from historical structures that are meant to provide shelter and natural ventilation at once. Construction Inc.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

We set out to make a contemporary version of the industrial warehouse, one that can age well over time.". The central pathway is marked by small gathering spaces that trail into the building, creating a "living room" that bridges interior and exterior zones. "A Slanted structural columns animate the groundscape.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Like many Kiwis abroad, to feel good where they live, they want space, light and a strong connection with the nature. Technical Challenge 1: The clients needed natural light. A lot of natural light. It’s easy to do and can look more contemporary than other techniques. The garden faced North.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 28, 2022

These elements are divisibly applied to modern architecture and architecture in nature. The architecture is simply planning and functions; reinforce concrete structure with four floor height. The key is courtyard centered which brings natural sunlight to architecture.The entrance hall is lifted for natural ventilation.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 15, 2023

This was a key factor in Taliesyn’s initial brief from the nature-loving clients, whose primary residence is situated in close proximity to Bangalore’s famous Cubbon Park. Compactness, integration with nature and offering moments of reprieve were interwoven with our contemporary approach.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

A kitchenette was outfitted with cobalt blue cabinetry "Unlike many contemporary projects, there is a purposeful restraint in glazing," said the studio. The underside of the roof deck, wood framing, exterior framing and white sheathing were also left exposed.

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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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e-architect

DECEMBER 24, 2022

A family home unites the demands of an extensive program with hierarchy, plasticity, natural light, views, blurring of interior/exterior space and a unique connection to the natural landscape. Building elements are organized into attached/detached pavilions based on program, hierarchy of structure and levels of privacy.

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e-architect

JUNE 28, 2023

This objective plays out in merging exterior and interior spaces and in the efficient operations of the club. The club is conceived as a garden courtyard building, a type that has proven to be well adapted to tropical climates, as natural ventilation allows a building to breathe.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

It was envisioned as a series of tectonic structures Both homeowners are also authors, and they desired a second home in rural Wyoming where they could write while immersed in nature. Each building responds to its immediate setting. Just west of the home's centre point, the building extends over a lowland creek.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 10, 2024

Photo © Iwan Baan The aim was to create a multifunctional and accessible space for all students, offering a new contemporary learning environment that complements the existing campus typologies. The building is naturally ventilated via tilt windows and a central skylight dome. Source by Gustav Düsing & Max Hacke.

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e-architect

APRIL 12, 2023

When altering both the interior and exterior, a sensitivity to the existing structure was observed. The new addition stands in contrast with contemporary details, larger open spaces, and modernist massing. Across the façade of the existing house, built openings were respected and referenced when conceiving interior layouts.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 4, 2023

Floating above a meadow, Whidbey Uparati seeks to minimize visual and physical impact on the natural landscape by blending into the site rather than asserting itself upon it. The 1,880-square-foot house perches above the natural surroundings. The house is constructed using natural materials. Source by Wittman Estes.

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

There are many ways to form relationships with nature, including by juxtaposing or by blending in,” says Hal Goldstein, AIA, Founder and Creative Director of HGX. Daylight casts shadows throughout the home, creating natural separations and boundaries that provide a sense of privacy in the smartly designed spaces,” explains Goldstein.

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e-architect

JANUARY 4, 2023

A façade of smooth plaster and cedar siding bundle the interior rooms with strategically placed exterior spaces, producing long sightlines throughout the interior. Two additional bedrooms share a second full bath and an exterior deck overlooking the pool. Structural Engineers: Craig Phillips Engineering.

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Housing Real Estate Exterior Structural Engineering 52

e-architect

OCTOBER 16, 2023

Archi-Tectonics’ parametric design study into the creation of a hybrid form, started with the study of the intersecting shape of the cong, and translated this into two intersecting ellipses that create overlapping spaces that open connections within the interiors and between the interior and exterior.

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Masterplanning Structural Engineering Roofing Glass 65

Dwell

MAY 30, 2023

Historic and contemporary patterns, with a botanic theme throughout, complement the rich palette of blues, greens, pinks, and yellows. Tall windows and a large roof light bring in natural light throughout the day. Have one to share? Post it here.

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e-architect

APRIL 28, 2023

Our design split the structure in two bodies following the dual nature of the terrain, “swallowing” the South portion of the house to the level of the garage and adding two valuable opportunities for open decks accessible from the North structure.

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Housing Real Estate Structural Engineering Structure 64

e-architect

JULY 7, 2023

The continuous roof provides overhead protection from rain and snow in-between the two buildings and at the exterior fuel island. Exposed steel serves double-duty, used both for structure and to add to the complex’s industrial aesthetic. The three program spaces all reside under one large, heroic low-sloped roof.

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e-architect

JANUARY 24, 2023

Interior renovation included re-designing the bathrooms and the kitchen / dining area, creating airy relaxed spaces featuring natural materials and playful accents. The design team looked to use a natural material that was at the same time strong, sculptural and would not obstruct the spectacular views.

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e-architect

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

The prominent site, a mere 30 minutes from Las Vegas, provides 360-degree views of nature and the bright lights the city. Together, Vigil and the owners decided to rotate the original plan 180 degrees so that the primary indoor and outdoor living areas would gaze at natural rather than manufactured wonders. Las Vegas Homes.

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e-architect

JULY 23, 2023

Contemporary Makeover Hangar 02’s external appearance has undergone a remarkable transformation and is now a significant component of the overall project. Through extensive renovation efforts, the roller shutter was removed and replaced with a curtain wall to enhance the ingress of natural light into the hangar.

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Students Education Engineering Engineering 63

Deezen

MARCH 17, 2023

New York-based Deborah Berke Partners was tapped to design an update that met the centre's contemporary needs, which included more meeting rooms and social spaces. These multi-level openings allow natural light to flow into the core of the building and enable new vertical adjacencies."

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

As a team, we took great care to maintain the continuity between all interior and exterior design elements. The location and the client’s desire to be rooted in nature served as the inspiration and was carried across all facets of the design. The clients wanted a restrained palette that was contemporary and refined yet raw and natural.

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aasarchitecture

JUNE 16, 2022

The exterior is clad in oxidized corrugated and perforated steel and Siberian larch. Vibrant accents and an eclectic array of objects and art reflect the client’s love of nature, artifacts, color, and collections. Dogtrot’s refined take on contemporary mountain living is a unique celebration of personality and place.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 3, 2022

With natural elements being recognized as factors that reduce psychophysiological stress, the architectural proposal maximizes sunshine, luminosity, and the presence of vegetation. The articulation of the frames generates shadow games that combine with architectural elements to display a visual poetry evocative of the abundance of nature.

Civil Engineering 76

Civil Engineering Real Estate Visualization Commercial 76

aasarchitecture

MARCH 30, 2023

Chan, has designed the West Coast headquarters for Phillips, the London-based contemporary auction house. The east exterior wall also features a narrow, 8’6” window through which Phillips may move large artworks. Formation Association, led by John K. Three square, drywall columns of varied sizes extend from floor to ceiling.

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Housing Exterior Engineering Engineering 52

e-architect

AUGUST 2, 2023

In keeping with the theme of the city’s expanding green philosophy, and the environmental sustainability goals of the China Green Star rating system (the project has received a 2 out of 3-star rating), Li Min Ching felt that the Deji Plaza Xuzhou project should reflect its surrounding natural elements in some shape or form.

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e-architect

JANUARY 5, 2022

uenced by the natural forms, colors, and textures of the high desert landscape. An exterior of cedar, steel, and glass give the High Desert Residence a bold presence in the shrubby, volcanic landscape. A simple palette of white, black, and natural wood o?ers Structural Engineer: Madden & Baughman.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

As such, careful analysis of the Wasatch Fault – the second natural feature to help shape the design of this home – revealed that the site is actually located very close to, or directly above, the fault line itself. Exterior materials include vertical board-form concrete for the base and a vertical wood (Kebony) rainscreen cladding.

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Cities Real Estate Civil Engineering Engineering 40

Dwell

MAY 12, 2023

The shared living spaces of the house are arranged on the raised ground floor with the private bedrooms located on the lower ground floor where side extensions and localized structural underpinning enlarge the footprint of the house and maximize its functionality for a growing young family.

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