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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

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Throughout history, they have added both beauty and function to the spaces that use them, offering protection from the elements while also permitting the entry of natural light and air flow.

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Open-air corridors and exterior exit stairs

Brandon Donnelly

Montreal is, in many ways, a city of winding exterior stairs. And with these, comes lots of exterior circulation. Here is a contemporary tall-building example which follows a similar approach. And on the other end, connected by an open-air corridor, is an exterior exit stair that runs all the way up the tower.

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Houses in Spain: Mobile Wooden Enclosures for Sun Protection

ArchDaily

Image © Salva López According to the climatic conditions of each region and its implantation environment, exterior enclosures play a fundamental role in providing the necessary climatization and ventilation conditions to make indoor spaces habitable and comfortable. House in Hills of Madrid / Slow Studio. Read more »

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Arquitectonica designs "organic yet contemporary" skyscraper for Hawaiian island

Deezen

"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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Important Portals: 6 Residential Designs Where Traditional Arches Meet Contemporary Concepts

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These attributes make them ideal for use in large public buildings such as music halls, theaters and sports arenas, where expansive spaces are essential to meet spatial requirements. This concept led them to craft a series of living spaces specifically tailored to accommodate artists, providing environments where creativity can flourish.

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Red River Gorge Cabin by West Workshop

Archinect

Wrapped in the tranquility of the woods, this 2,200-square-foot home is a contemporary take on a Dogtrot-style home, with a breezeway separating the main residence to the guest quarters. Anchoring the home to the sloped landscape, the foundation terraces down the hill, going with the land.

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4 Homes in Brazil that Encourage Indoor-Outdoor Living

ArchDaily

What's more: residential projects of the era, in particular, blurred the lines between indoor and outdoor, flawlessly merging interior and exterior spaces to reflect a lifestyle that harmonizes with nature. Read more »

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