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Concrete columns frame Bury Gate Farm house by Sandy Rendel Architects

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This led to its colonnaded southern elevation, which draws on classical architecture but is crafted from concrete and brick, offering a more contemporary look. The challenge was how to craft sensitive contemporary design that responds to and enhances this protected landscape without resorting to historic mimicry," he continued.

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Hacker Architects overhauls Oregon residence with colourful interiors and natural pine finishes

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The home enjoys stunning natural surroundings, which the team sought to highlight throughout the renovation. This space has soaring ceilings finished in natural pine boards, a feature they wanted to preserve and highlight. Structural engineer: Madden & Baughman Engineering.

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CCY architects wraps Colorado house in patinated copper

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CCY Architects took cues from "the breathtaking natural landscape" "Our inspiration for DNA Alpine residence stemmed from the breathtaking natural landscape," CCY Architects principal Todd Kennedy told Dezeen. "We meters) above ground level.

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Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

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The residence is located in Mill Valley, a town just north of San Francisco that is known for its natural terrain and cultural offerings. Vertical cedar siding that adds a sense of gravitas The team opted to preserve certain elements while adding contemporary interventions. The roof is covered in standing-seam metal.

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Atelier Koma creates concrete chapel to offer "separation from the secular world"

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The chapel has an exposed concrete structure "The simple chapel volume, set in the vast nature, is constructed as a lifted box, signifying a separation from the secular world," explained Eunsok. "It On the roof is the Sky Chapel, which offers 360-degree views of the surrounding landscape to create a "complete sense of awe".

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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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The apartment shave full-height glazing Its form also creates views of the surrounding natural landscape of Seattle, which she describes as an important influence. "We And then there's the tower that relates to this larger scale, yet also natural context." The photography is by Lara Swimmer / Esto unless stated otherwise.

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MVRDV wins competition to design nature-inspired Oasis Towers in Nanjing

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Located on the edge of the Jiangbei New Area’s Financial District, Oasis Towers creates a mixed-use residential and commercial complex with a green landscape nestled between two 150-metre-tall towers, providing a haven for residents in a dense and rapidly developing part of the city. Image © Atchain. Image © Atchain.

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