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Desai Chia creates “winged" roofs for Copake Lake House in New York

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US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Roughly rectangular in plan, the dwelling has cutouts, cantilevers and multiple sloped roofs that combine in a sculptural way. Desai Chia created "winged" roofs for the house.

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FOG Architecture transforms Beijing courtyard house into fragrance store

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Chinese studio FOG Architecture has turned a courtyard house in Beijing into a flagship store for fragrance brand ToSummer with exposed wooden roof trusses and columns. The studio exposed the wooden roof trusses and columns of the original building "We 'skimmed' the building to expose its 'skeleton'," said the studio.

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How to properly assess structural wind damage

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How to properly assess structural wind damage 0 dbarista Mon, 06/05/2023 - 16:17 Engineers Properly assessing wind damage can identify vulnerabilities in a building's design or construction, which could lead to future damage or loss, writes Matt Wagner, SE, Principal and Managing Director with Walter P Moore.

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Studio Gang nestles Kresge College expansion in Pacific forest

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These hold classrooms and utilise the slope with three storeys that line up with the two-storey central structure. The largest of these protrusions features a smaller lecture hall on the top level, with a roof that slopes up and out in a sizeable lip. It also added a square at the building's primary entry.

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Anacapa Architecture converts historic building into Drift Santa Barbara hotel

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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.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The team used vintage photography to restore the spaces. Additionally, the team reconstructed a carport and awning with toned and textured glass roofs that complement the glazed balcony railings. Contractor: Harlan Bradley of Masterwork Builder.

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Horses a "constant visual presence" at Black Fox Ranch by CLB Architects

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CLB Architects gave the home a long, low roof To design the project, the team drew upon the site's history as a working cattle ranch. The home's long, low roof is supported by a system made of cross-laminated timber. A slightly pitched roof tops the low-slung barn The barn follows a similar design vocabulary as the main house.