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Alterstudio creates Falcon Ledge Residence on a challenging Austin site

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Architecture firm Alterstudio has completed a tower-like house in Texas that rises up from a steep, wooded site that was long overlooked "as a possible home site". The site had long been overlooked as feasible for home construction. The opportunity came with challenges.

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Noriaki Hanaoka Architecture perches Torus House on sloping site in Japan

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A void punctures the centre of this compact concrete home, which Japanese studio Noriaki Hanaoka Architecture has elevated over a sloping site in Chiba Prefecture. Torus House sits on a steeply sloping site in Chiba Prefecture. Structural engineer: KAWATA Tomonori Structural Engineers Co.,Ltd.

Site 137
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SPF Architects creates Obama Sports Complex from pre-engineered metal structures

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Architecture studio SPF Architects has completed a sports facility in Los Angeles consisting of two separate buildings that were built using pre-engineered metal structures in order to not disrupt activity at the site. The complex consists of two pre-engineered metal buildings. General contractor: Pinner Construction.

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A Mother and Daughter Share an Expanded Weatherboard Cottage That’s Still Just 807 Square Feet

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Every inch of space on this small site—indoors and out—is precious. The resulting house is compact but airy, filled with sun and color, and exploits the best of a narrow site in the heart of industrial Melbourne." Project Details: Location: Yarraville, Victoria, Australia Architecture and Interior Design: OOF!

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Feldman Architecture Designs Site Sensitive Modern Atherton Pavilions

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″ spacing of the vertical and horizontal slats set the basis for all structural and finish alignments. The simplicity of the two structures belies the amount of coordination and engineering needed – from the design team and the builder. © Feldman Architecture. What is your favorite detail in the project and why?

Site 98
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In Situ Studio creates HUUS house for sloped site in Raleigh

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Local firm In Situ Studio was charged with designing a contemporary residence for a couple – the husband is an electrical engineer, and the wife is a German and history teacher. The site formerly held a run-down, 1940s dwelling that was owned by the clients. Contractor: Arrowhead. A metal screen marks the home's entrance.

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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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hectare site near Maastricht to commemorate soldiers who died in the second world war. The only American cemetery on Dutch soil, the Netherlands American Cemetery (NEAC) was dedicated in 1960 across a 26.5-hectare Project credits: Architect: Kaan Architecten Landscape designer: Karres + Brands landschapsarchitecten B.V.,