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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

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Their vision was to create a modern house nestled in the backyard while preserving the charm of their existing 1940s, 850-square-foot Arts and Crafts bungalow. Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind.

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences

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Style Meets Safety with Fire Rated Glass Fences 1 kcichowicz Thu, 09/21/2023 - 12:53 SAFTI FIRST For homes and developments built near or in wildland-urban interface (WUI) areas and designated fire zones, fire rated glass fences introduce a remarkable innovation that seamlessly combines safety and aesthetics.

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Ten homes with light-filled glass extensions

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For our latest lookbook , we've chosen 10 residential glass extensions that create airy, light-filled and modern additions to homes. Glass is a popular material for house extensions as it is durable, weather-resistant and – thanks to its transparency – adds light and brightness to a space. Find out more about The Glass Ribbon ›.

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Denver Design: Mile-High City’s Masterclass in Modern Architecture

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From the iconic spires of the State Capitol to the new, modern structures punctuating the skyline, Denver’s architecture tells a story of resilience and changing identity. Inspired by Ponti’s geometries, the “Fluted Glass” concept was chosen for its transparency and simplicity.

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ACFD Architecture wraps glass home around apple tree in Quebec

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The Apple Tree House is a modernist-style glass residence. Glass walls throughout the public areas of the home give sightlines of the tree and the other living areas from a variety of different positions. This exterior area, in turn, leads back to the main living and dining area, forming a continuous circulation around the tree.

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Modern Masterpiece: Architect David Strand on Designing the Perfect “Home in the Woods”

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When it came to Silver Residence, a stunning modern home located in Minneapolis, nature wasn’t just a consideration — it was the starting point for developing the architectural concept. These windows allow for massive pieces of glass with minimal structure between them. We aim to create a jewel box, whatever size that may be.

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Charles F. Bloszies inserts glass addition into San Francisco cathedral complex

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The studio added a metal and glass extension to the school The extension included the "careful inssertaion" of a modern, glass-lined structure between the cathedral and the school. The interior was finished with white walls and acoustic panels Founded in 1985, the Office of Charles F.

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