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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

Deezen

Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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

Dwell

Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. A discreet utility wing block houses storage, laundry amenities, and a second bathroom."

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Geddes Ulinskas Architects includes cast-glass staircase in San Francisco home

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Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. The structure is pulled back from the exterior walls," the studio said. Sliding glass doors continue throughout the home.

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QUAD Studio Designs Exceptional Glass Façade for the Xian Luxury Apartments

Architizer

The combination of reflective glass and natural anodized aluminium creates a shimmering effect during daylight whilst at night time, the ambient lighting features shows off the curvilinear profiles. My favorite detail is the typical balcony interface with the glass façade. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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McLeod Bovell uses cantilevers in "fortress-like" West Vancouver house

Deezen

The basement level holds service and recreational spaces with more car storage, an office, lounge space, utility room and a guest suite. The top floor cantilevers over the main level with an exterior terraced garden that wraps around the plan. A large opening in the terrace forms another lightwell to the autocourt below.

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Environmental Innovation: 8 Materials at the Forefront of the Sustainable Design Revolution

Architizer

Enter the A+Product Awards For practicing architects, understanding and utilizing materials isn’t just a professional responsibility; it’s part of a larger goal of confronting and addressing accountability. A coated glass that is a cutting-edge architectural product at the forefront of energy efficiency design.

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10 Tips for Designing a New Home

Aric Gitomer Architect

A few options include combining storage with the furniture, utilizing the ceiling height, or creating space in the living area, etc. Exterior Finishes. The exterior finish will define the outer aesthetic of your home and hence is the MVP! But that doesn’t mean the actual work will be anything less than pristine.

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