Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. Interior finishes include ash cabinetry, large-format porcelain floor tiles, and ceramic tiles around the fireplace.

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Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

There is a division between public and private spaces Inside, one finds a division between public and private spaces. 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.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2022

Oliver Leech Architects ' introduced a pair of brick extensions to the side and rear of the ground floor, creating a large skylit living, dining and kitchen space overlooking the garden and two planted courtyards. Green finishes have been used in the bathrooms. Structural engineer: Momentum Structural Engineers.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2023

Partition walls and tables are mounted on castors for flexibility "The goal was to create a workspace that leaves zero waste in its wake, constructed entirely from readily available materials without applied finishes," he stated. Rolls of denim form a semi-circular reception desk The colour blue is a recurring theme throughout the space.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

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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Deezen

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

IJBoulevard delivers new public space, bringing bicycles underground to free up space at street level whilst providing a new living room for the city," said the studio. Three prefabricated hollow elements were transported to the site by river and placed onto 72 concrete piles to form the internal spaces and the boulevard above.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

The main living spaces are located on the top floor, with private spaces below "Deep recesses in the otherwise unmitigated building envelope allow for framed views," the architecture studio said. The top floor contains an open-plan living room, dining area and kitchen, along with a mud room and storage space.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

The surrounding environment informed the design "By simultaneously folding the house inward on itself and reaching outward to the land, we established a homestead in a transitional space that sustains human activity as well as wildlife." The interior palette uses natural materials like stone and oak and madrone wood finishes.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Architecture studio Raumus applied flattering finishes and created flexible spaces for work, play, and family living. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

It was also designed to appear demure yet dynamic upon approach One volume is square-shaped and holds an open-plan communal space. Exterior walls are wrapped in Alaskan yellow cedar with a weathered finish. The structural system is mostly wood with an occasional steel beam. The photography is by Bruce Damonte.

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aasarchitecture

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

First, it was rented space on South Lamar. Following that, the firm renovated an office building at 1010 West Lynn, a space which garnered multiple design awards. But as the firm’s projects have grown in size and complexity, so have the firm’s space needs.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The interior spaces are generous and airy Within the home, one finds generous, airy rooms that engage with the natural environment. The spaces draw in the surrounding landscape The ground level holds an open-plan kitchen, living room and dining area. Large stretches of glass break up the cladding and bring in natural light.

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Dwell

JUNE 30, 2022

The interior of the public spaces in the main home are also in dialogue with the other two structures on the site." A trifecta of buildings from Connect Homes—a main residence, a guesthouse, and a garage—form their new retreat in Sonoma.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2023

The house balances above a wooden terrace It features a large cantilever that elevates the living spaces 4.25 metres above ground and creates a sheltered outdoor space. Finished in white-washed oak, with vertical timber panelling to also reference treehouses, it has one main space with views out to the forest.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Eight yard spaces hang off the rooms. Clues of visual continuity, such as wall height datums and surface finish, work to break down distinctions between inside and out. Have one to share?

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Dwell

OCTOBER 4, 2022

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. The simplicity and rawness of finishing are carried through to the internal spaces were brick walls, ash joinery, terrazzo tiles, and delicate metal balustrades contribute to a comprehensive vision.

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

Designed in 1974 by the artist’s husband, architect Albert Lanier, the Noe Valley residence features fresh finishes and an expanded plan that takes advantage of city views. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2023

While parts of the Floating House are enclosed by wood-framed windows, around 70 per cent of its spaces are left open to the outside, including cantilevering balconies and a rooftop terrace. The gap between each floor creates a diversity of spaces indoors and outdoors. The photography is by Hiroyuki Oki.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

Klopf Architecture has reconfigured a San Francisco home to create an open-concept living space that faces onto the backyard. The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes," said the studio, and from there they decided to update the entire house. The living spaces now open up to the backyard.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. Mechanical engineer : Monterey Energy Group.

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Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

Peterson Rich Office 's (PRO) conversion of the original Romanesque-style Good Shepherd Church was based on a desire to keep the "integrity" of its structure intact while creating a performance space, library and two white cube galleries throughout the interior. Wooden chairs and tables were placed in the area for visitors to use.

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Unknown Works has renovated Pigment House in London "The concept originated from the practical need for a more open day-lit living space that connects fluidly to the garden," studio director Ben Hayes told Dezeen. The open living space extends towards the front of the house, where a bay window frames views of the front garden.

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Architizer

MAY 11, 2022

The design sensitively accommodating the need for more space and program for a young family without detriment to the surrounding landscape. The distinctly modern forms contrast with the organic surrounds they occupy but the materiality and scale of the structures make them ‘of the landscape’… like they fit right in. .

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Deezen

JANUARY 16, 2023

A suspended fireplace decorates the living space. The home is designed for connectivity, and glances in every direction provide views across openings to other spaces," said Maxime-Alexis Frappier, one of ACDF's founders. General contractor: Marion Gauthier. Structural engineer: Poincaré – Paul-Henry Boutros.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure. Our proposals were strongly supported by stakeholders who, like us, appreciated that such a unique structure with a rich wartime history required a bold approach."

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 22, 2023

The ground floor, with its organic forms and natural materials, enriches public space by becoming a welcoming new entrance hall for the station behind it – and for the city itself. Above the entrance, the apartments’ glass loggias present a streamlined finish, broken by compact protruding balconies that give a human touch.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

The 24-acre property had been neglected for more than a decade, so our work involved refreshing finishes, opening under-lit spaces to the landscape, solving sources of water damage, and shaping a landscape to unify the domestic complex," said In Situ Studio founder Matt Griffin. The photography is by Cristóbal Palma.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Owners and architects Saga Karlsson and Edouard Boisse designed their lakeside retreat with a matte finish that goes with the greens of spring or a winter whiteout. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023

There is a division between public and private spaces "These are durable and low-maintenance engineered woods that play off of the farmhouse's historic cedar facade while reading as distinctly contemporary," said Young Projects. "The Finishes include light-toned woods, vanilla-hued gypsum plaster walls and marble countertops.

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Deezen

MAY 5, 2023

The building partly cantilevers over the site The guesthouse was designed to serve as a flexible space that could accommodate extended stays by family and friends. Large sliding glass doors pocket into the walls on two sides, opening the space and immersing visitors in the sights, smells and sounds of the island," the team said.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners. Project Description: Location: West Sussex, United Kingdom Architect: Sandy Rendel Architects / @ sandyrendelarch Footprint: 2,355 square feet General Contractor: Harfrey Construction Ltd. Post it here.

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Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

The home was designed to achieve three main goals – to make the most of the natural setting, provide ample space for visitors, and accommodate the client's impressive art collection, which features work by artists such as Richard Serra, Deborah Butterfield and Roy Lichtenstein. Interior finishes include walnut.

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2022

More living spaces are on the lower floor built into the slope. The unfolding spaces provide a sense of discovery for residents and guests.". An open-tread staircase leads down to the lower level, where one finds additional sleeping space and a large family room. General contractor: Next Custom Homes.

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DesignScape Architects

APRIL 17, 2023

From building contractors, civil engineers, and even interior designers — we’re here to help you find out exactly who works with an architect. Architectural and engineering companies often work together in a variety of areas, but three engineers that commonly work with architects include: 1.

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2023

Situated at a prominent location on Jackson Avenue near the New York City neighbourhood's waterfront, the 12-storey block encompasses a gallery, retail, 46 two-bedroom apartments and 40 parking spaces that are spread across two lower floors. Flux Chandelier, by Brooklyn-based artist Jen Lewin, illuminates the space.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Glazing in the stairwell brings light into the living spaces. The principal bedroom is largely clad in wood, save for a section on the rear wall that is finished in chintzy floral wallpaper. The space is decorated with a couple of folding director's chairs and a built-in white-brick planter. Structural engineer: Price and Myers.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Steel canopies shade the spaces of the Kamwokya Community Centre in Kampala, Uganda , designed by Berlin studio Kéré Architecture. Located in one of Kampala's poorest areas, the cluster of brick buildings provides multipurpose spaces for community activities, organised around a large sports court and play area at its centre.

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