Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Having far fewer windows, the buildings reduce heat gain and energy use, while allowing residents to enjoy indoor outdoor living," the studio told Dezeen. Following the Energy Standards’ option to use glass on just 20 per cent of the exterior surface area, the limited amount of glazing is concentrated around these central outdoor areas.

Civil Engineering 128

Civil Engineering Exterior Glass Windows 128

Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

The new building's first floor has floor-to-ceiling windows and is topped with a wooden canopy that extends over the street, while the upper floors were clad in grey brick. A glass volume that spans the two upper floors was inserted off-centre, facing the street.

Civil Engineering 130

Civil Engineering Contractor Engineering Engineering 130

Deezen

APRIL 14, 2024

New York architecture studio HGX Design has created a linear, glass-fronted home in the Hudson Valley informed by the "individual notes of a music composition". Floor-to-ceiling windows line the majority of the exterior, with the remainder clad in a vertical cedar siding.

Housing 119

Housing Civil Engineering Consulting Design 119

Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

Lofty ceilings and large stretches of glass provide an airy feel. A south-facing deck features outside "Clearly delineated programmatic areas work in harmony with each other, the outside and the family's needs," the team said. Interior finishes include ash cabinetry, large-format porcelain floor tiles, and ceramic tiles around the fireplace.

Renovation 119

Renovation Housing Architecture Zoning 119

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 home features stained glass elements. Contractor: Harlan Bradley of Masterwork Builder.

Renovation 119

Renovation Housing Restoration Glass 119

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

The centre's flared form was clad in a metal curtain wall, rendered in a light colour to reflect the mid-century buildings, while the faces of each protrusion feature floor-to-ceiling glass trimmed with timber.

Consulting 132

Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Residential 132

Deezen

DECEMBER 18, 2023

Its facade is interspersed with many skinny windows The seven-storey structure has a ground-level podium clad in green-painted concrete interspersed with steel gates. Along this, gates lead into the complex and into glass-fronted retail and restaurant components.

Roofing 131

Roofing Interior Building Civil Engineering 131

Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

The concrete columns are of varying heights, creating wave-like levels on the exterior and interior of the house A series of rectangular volumes clad in wood form the primary envelope of the house and are interspersed with multiple concrete gateways that contain passageways or windows. Concrete floors run throughout the project.

Housing 142

Housing Technique Exterior Consulting 142

Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2023

A large central staircase with open teak treads, a glass railing and a powder-coated aluminium bookcase wall connects all three levels. Large windows open the various rooms to the forest-like landscape The ADU sits atop an embedded garage and is topped by an urban roof garden with a sinuous aluminium sunshade structure.

Housing 98

Housing Civil Engineering Glass Contractor 98

Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

With raised ceiling heights and large windows and glass sliding doors, the open and airy great room now extends out onto the patio surrounded by lush landscaping to create one even larger indoor-outdoor room," said Klopf Architecture. The former bay windows have been replaced with a solid white facade. Structural engineer: ZFA.

Modern 145

Modern Home Architecture Renovation 145

Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2022

The Teton Range can be seen through glass walls. Facing the mountains, the west side has walls of uninterrupted glass, while the east side — where there is an entryway and garage — is more closed, with vertical planks of western red cedar. White cabinetry sits below operable clerestory windows. Structural engineer: KLA.

Home 145

Home Architect Roofing Contractor 145

Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

A steel frame holds two fully retracting, floor-to-ceiling glass panel walls that turn the living and dining rooms into a breezeway through the house from the north to the south, bringing in sunlight and cross ventilation off the adjacent pool. The photography is by Stetson Ybarra , Stephen Morgan and Daniel Joseph Chenin.

Housing 111

Housing Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 111

Deezen

MARCH 18, 2022

The joinery also conceals structural elements and sliding doors, while glazed openings provide a visual connection between spaces on either side. Sliding doors and windows are built into the partitions. A curved motif, which informed the project's name, is repeated across the windows, doors and alcoves built into the joinery.

Housing 145

Housing Architect Structural Engineering Windows 145

Deezen

JANUARY 17, 2022

A high picture window brings in extra daylight. The south-facing room enjoys plenty of daylight thanks to a trio of skylights concealed above the exposed ceiling joists, sliding glass doors to the garden, and a high-level picture window. Sliding glass doors lead out to the garden. Main contractor: Gordom.

Renovation 126

Renovation Architect Structural Engineering Remodeling 126

Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

In the rear, large stretches of glass offer a strong connection to the backyard, which features a reflecting pool with lilies and fish, and a garden filled with native flora, butterflies and birds. Large windows and skylights illuminate the upper level. The largest window is 11 feet wide and 10 feet tall (3.3 by three metres).

Site 144

Site Housing Structural Engineering Client 144

Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Read: Simon Astridge adds dusty-pink concrete extension to north London house A glass roof stretches above the dining area and kitchen, letting more light into the previously dark interior. The open living space extends towards the front of the house, where a bay window frames views of the front garden.

Renovation 134

Renovation Structural Engineering Landscape Housing 134

Deezen

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Desks are organised to take advantage of light from the windows and are illuminated at night by large pendants suspended from the vault. Structural engineer: Hardman Structural Engineers. Contractor: CanDo Constructions ltd. The photography is by Ingrid Rasmussen.

Architect 105

Architect Structural Engineering Client Clients 105

Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The building's original arched windows, stucco walls and terracotta roof were kept intact "As part of a restoration, the challenge was to work within the historic context while creating experiences that are appealing to the modern traveler," the team said. The building's terracotta tile roof was retained, as well.

Building 128

Building Architecture Consulting Renovation 128

Architizer

FEBRUARY 7, 2022

With raised ceiling heights and large windows and glass sliding doors, the open and airy great room now extends out onto the new patio surrounded by lush landscaping to create one even larger indoor-outdoor room. © Klopf Architecture. © Klopf Architecture. © Klopf Architecture. © Klopf Architecture. Modern Inversion Gallery.

Modern 85

Modern Architecture Structural Engineering Contractor 85

Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

On the front elevation, limited windows offer privacy from the street. Retractable glass openings provide immersive views The house opens up in the rear, where retractable glass openings provide immersive views and seamless access to a covered patio and swimming pool.

Housing 126

Housing Architecture Modern Structural Engineering 126

Deezen

JULY 21, 2022

The studio landed on pre-engineered metal buildings (PEMB) from Nucor in order to create structures spacious enough for athletic activity that could be fabricated off-site. The PEMBs consist of the structure and an exterior, which consists of insulated rib metal panels. General contractor: Pinner Construction.

Engineering 111

Engineering Engineering Structure Architect 111

Deezen

JUNE 20, 2023

Located in the neighborhood of Lavaca, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the design had to adhere to Historic Design Guidelines that required a front porch, specific roof profiles, window proportions and materials. The design dissolves the transition to the exterior and focuses on light and natural ventilation.

Housing 120

Housing Exterior Structural Engineering Engineering 120

Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The stacked glass volumes added to the rear of the house reference the irregular rhythm of the traditional dormers that are a feature of the Victorian terrace. A void connecting the two levels is topped with a translucent glass box that maximises natural light and glows like a lantern at night. Structural engineer: Blue Engineering.

Housing 116

Housing Glass Structural Engineering Finishes 116

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 internal spaces are set back within the concrete frame, surrounded by folding glass doors with dark-wood frames.

Housing 135

Housing Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 135

Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2022

The lower bar is board-formed concrete that is carved away with glass and steel, while the upper bar is clad in phenolic wall panels. The interior is characterized by a large glass staircase with cantilevered treads that turn with the rotation of the upper level. Project credits: General contractor: Warren Construction Group.

Housing 145

Housing Architect Civil Engineering Engineering 145

Deezen

APRIL 26, 2023

Large wall and guardrail interlocking panels, many with pebble-shaped windows, were molded and CNC-milled to exact size allowing quick assembly on site," the team continued, referencing the custom molds of Charles and Ray Eames' laminated plywood splints. Operable windows allow for ventilation and sensors help reduce HVAC energy consumption.

Consulting 98

Consulting Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 98

Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

In some areas, stretches of glass are covered with wooden screens. Large window openings are screened with wood slats to provide seclusion from the neighbours and admit filtered light into interior spaces," the team said. The western wall is a vast expanse of glass that provides views of the ski resort and surrounding mountains.

Home 111

Home Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 111

Dwell

JANUARY 25, 2023

A slot window on the rear elevation aligns with the glazed roof light over the side extension to bring in daylight and views of the sky. The simple roof form rationalizes a more complex array of ceiling heights and boxed structure that deals with existing elements internally while reflecting the geometry of the existing house externally.

Renovation 103

Renovation Structural Engineering Roofing Client 103

Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2023

Product display areas are arranged around the courtyards Glass windows were installed at the storefront, inviting visitors on the street to observe the complex layout of the old courtyard house, while glass walls were used to divide the space.

Housing 98

Housing Architecture Restoration Roofing 98

Deezen

JANUARY 13, 2023

The architects attempted to retain some of the original industrial qualities while retrofitting the structure and adding an additional building to the complex. A glass vestibule cantilevers over the main public entry. General contractor: Turner Construction. MEP engineers + lighting: Affiliated Engineers, Inc.

Civil Engineering 111

Civil Engineering Renovation Engineering Engineering 111

Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2022

"The double-skin facade is designed to protect the building from the harsh sunlight, reduce the reflection on the glass facade, and encourage the wind flow and ventilation," said IDIN Architects. In some areas the window openings are left exposed, while in others the glazing is shielded by perforated or opaque metal screens.

Building 105

Building Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Behind the glass partition lies a sitting room and a kitchen with oatmeal-coloured cabinetry as well as a small dining area. The second floor is illuminated by six new dormer windows and accommodates another two bedrooms plus their respective en-suite bathrooms. Structural engineer: Price and Myers.

Home 144

Home Structural Engineering Installation Housing 144

Dwell

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Porous walls form the facade, courtyards, and window coverings of a family’s indoor/outdoor suburban residence. Aluminum screens with planter bases set up a light-filtering leafy green intermediary layer beyond the glass line. Have one to share? Post it here.

Consulting 87

Consulting Structural Engineering Contractor Site 87

Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

A new arched-shaped rounded steel staircase rises in front of one of the original stained glass windows," said the studio. The stair is clearly contemporary in its materials, construction, and detailing, but has a formal resonance with the existing arches throughout the building."

Art 114

Art Contemporary Consulting Structural Engineering 114

Deezen

MARCH 6, 2023

Ménard Dworkind renovated the Frank McGrath-designed house This created a contemporary dormer that holds the primary suite's generous bathroom Behind the grey brick house, the backyard was excavated, creating a walkout basement with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize daylight below ground level. The photography is by David Dworkind.

Home 105

Home Renovation Structural Engineering Regulation 105

Deezen

MAY 12, 2023

Skylights bathe the all-white walls in natural light Inside, the rooms are fractals of spaces: angled geometry, clerestory windows and skylights let light wash down the all-white walls, while each space frames views toward the lake. The photography is by Paul Warchol.

Space 122

Space Housing Structural Engineering Roofing 122

Deezen

JULY 18, 2022

Ample glazing in the main suite – including a large window and bathroom skylight – offers an ever-changing interplay of light and shadow, the team said. Disappearing glass doors" lead to a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, and beyond it, the pool. General contractor: Next Custom Homes. The photography is by Andrea Calo.

Structural Engineering 105

Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering Roofing 105