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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington

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When new owners purchased the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the site that respected the natural character of the sparsely populated island," the firm said. The main house sits within this meadow, overlooking a shallow bay. Several pieces of furniture were custom designed for the space by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.

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World of Volvo by Henning Larsen set to open in Gothenburg

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A unique experience center for the famed Swedish brands, Volvo Cars and Volvo Group, World of Volvo is designed around Scandinavian values of freedom of movement, access to nature and openness and inclusion. “As a brand Volvo is rooted in a Swedish pride for producing and manufacturing quality for everyone.

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NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte contrasts red concrete pool house with green landscape

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Named the Refuge, the project is a walled pavilion containing a square building and swimming pond – a swimming pool with a natural filtration system. The architects used red concrete both to contrast with the green landscaping and to reference the nearby brick house. Structural engineer: Util. Landscape: Jeroen Provoost.

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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. Contractor: Construction Management Services. Structural engineer: Madden & Baughman Engineering.

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Loader Monteith and Studio SJM create woodland school in Scotland

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Loader Monteith and Studio SJM won a competition to design it with their proposal to "embrace the students and the landscape" with a low-slung, L-shaped building that hugs the site's trees. These two blocks are linked by paved walkways that wrap around and between them, dotted with areas of planting. The photography is by Jim Stephenson.

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TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel

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TW Ryan Architecture topped the home with pyramidal roofs A key goal for the design team was to create a rugged home that could "withstand the ever-changing weather conditions, while reinforcing a refined engagement with the natural landscape of the unique site". It also helps protect against wildfire.

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Telescope House by Wendell Burnette offers framed views of Sedona

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Wendell Burnette Architects used Corten steel to clad a cabin in Arizona designed to capture views while disappearing into the landscape like a "dark shadow". Telescope House offers framed views of Sedona The 1,600-square-foot (149-square-metre) cabin is a nature retreat for a couple who ultimately plan to live there full-time.

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