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Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past

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20th-century plaster finishes have been stripped back to expose the 400-year-old apartment's original stonework, reestablishing its visual prominence against modern white-rendered walls. The post Nine contemporary homes where ruins reveal layers of the past appeared first on Dezeen.

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PSLA Architekten tops urban townhouse with cascading roof terraces

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Austrian studio PSLA Architekten has created a contemporary townhouse in Vienna 's historic seventh district as a "hybrid genesis between house and garden". The post PSLA Architekten tops urban townhouse with cascading roof terraces appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Lukas Schaller and Simone Bossi.

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Angular clay-tile roof crowns Jakarta home by Ismail Solehudin Architecture

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Distracted House is finished in a mix of concrete, brick and plaster and topped by an angular clay-tile roof based on those of traditional houses in the area called joglo. This traditional joglo roof form is also updated with projecting elements such as window boxes.

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Metal Roofing Vs. Standing Seam Roofing: Which Is Better?

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When it comes to roofing, the list of materials you can construct it out of may seem endless. Two popular options are metal roofing and standing seam roofing. This article compares metal roofing vs. standing seam roofing to help you determine which is better for your home or building. What Is Metal Roofing?

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Ingenhoven Architects tops island health resort with Europe's largest thatched roof

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Architecture studio Ingenhoven Architects has created a series of buildings topped with large, overhanging thatched roofs for the Lanserhof Sylt health resort on the Germany island of Sylt. Its building is topped with a thatch roof that measures 7,100 square metres – making it the largest in Europe.

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Rain Studio combines raw and reclaimed materials for "native yet contemporary" home

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A brick-paved courtyard sits at the centre of the home, hugged by a veranda sheltered by concrete and tile roofs supported by stepped steel columns that double as drainpipes. The concept of reinterpreting traditional structures was carried through into Karai's finishes, with reclaimed and regional materials used throughout.

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. Their vision was to create a modern house nestled in the backyard while preserving the charm of their existing 1940s, 850-square-foot Arts and Crafts bungalow.

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