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

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One way of doing this was by adding in a large window to the main living space. A large window was added to the main living space. Early in the design, the team discovered in the original drawings that a large window in the main living room space had been left out in the original construction," said Hacker Architects.

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"Bomb blast" window cut into world war two bunker holiday home

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UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure. "It

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Forge Craft uses "hammock" approach to create outdoor space for transitional apartments

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The upper levels are for the residential units and were clad in an exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS) to protect from sun and street sounds on two sides, while the lower levels hold communal areas. The internal common areas on the ground floor have surfaces painted with bright colours and internal windows to help spread light.

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Telescope House by Wendell Burnette offers framed views of Sedona

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It is naturally fireproof along with steel-plate window frames." The interior features dark-toned finishes, which serve as a "welcome respite for the eyes in the desert". A lacquer finish was added in high-use areas. The western portion of the plan encompasses two bedrooms and a primary suite, along with a carport.

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TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel

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Inside, one finds bright rooms with earthy finishes such as oak and stone The house is topped with a series of pyramidal roofs that mimic the surrounding mountains. The steel cladding helps protect against wildfire Within the dwelling, one finds bright rooms with earthy finishes such as oak and stone.

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Baldridge Architects converts Austin commercial units into its own studio

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Bright white plaster clads the exterior of a 1960s concrete building that has been turned into the self-designed studio of Baldridge Architects, which acted as the designer and contractor. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin.

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Atelier Local draws on brutalist architecture for House in Ancede

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Raw finishes and "as found" materials informed by brutalist architecture are used throughout this home , which Portuguese studio Atelier Local has created on a nature reserve near Porto. The living areas and bedrooms are organised across three floors, each finished with exposed materials and minimalist fittings.

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