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What are the Interior Courtyards of Spanish Houses like? 10 Examples in Contemporary Architecture and Design

ArchDaily

Happy House in Begur / SALA FERUSIC Architects. Image © Marcela Grassi The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements. Read more »

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Eight interiors that strike a balance between rustic and contemporary

Deezen

For our latest lookbook , Dezeen has selected eight examples of rustic yet contemporary interiors , including but not limited to an apartment in Sao Paulo and a Tuscan boutique hotel. Rustic interiors have a strong focus on natural and aged materials as well as traditional wooden or stone furnishings.

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Houses in Peru: 5 Projects That Use Cement Blocks in Their Construction

ArchDaily

Textile House / Ghezzi Novak. Image © Iván Salinero Beyond being a prefabricated material currently produced in large quantities, the use of concrete blocks in architecture continues to evolve to meet the demands and needs of contemporary societies that are constantly changing.

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30 Japanese Homes that Use Metal for Interior Accents

ArchDaily

The Renovation of Kuzuha House / Yasutaka Kondo + Yoshiaki Nagasaka + Mamoru Nanba. Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage.

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stone-clad sheep house reforms into contemporary yoga retreat in mykonos

designboom

The post stone-clad sheep house reforms into contemporary yoga retreat in mykonos appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. mykonos architects employs naturally aged materials like wood and iron to achieve harmony with the surroundings, echoing mykonian tradition.

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

ArchDaily

In recognition of brick's impact on Spanish architecture throughout history, we have created a compilation of contemporary projects that highlight its aesthetic and functional benefits along with advice from their creators about how best use this tried and true material. Read more »

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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli

Archinect

The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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