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What If You Added a Window?

Dwell

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Mexico City renovation by Taller Héctor Barroso includes dark exterior

Deezen

For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. On the street-facing facade, windows were kept small enough to retain privacy while still allowing light to enter and for the inhabitants to view the surroundings. "The Engineering: Tomás Rodríguez.

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Timber structure and finishes define London home by Russell Jones

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Located on a long, narrow backland plot in a conservation area, the 127-square-metre, four-storey home turns inward with a palette of pale, natural materials to create an "escape from the world outside". The entire exterior is clad with Siberian larch. The main bedroom has a large window. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan

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Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes. We created a warm wood-filled space by eliminating interior finishes with exterior insulation, and exposing the wood structure, base, piping and wiring," said the practice.

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Exploring the Elegance and Functionality of Milgard Bay Windows

The Architecture Designs

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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Snøhetta's underwater restaurant "embraced by nature" in Norway

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The concrete was left exposed externally, forming a rough finish onto which algae and molluscs can latch. According to Snøhetta , it has now been "embraced by nature" just as intended after completing in 2019. Marine creatures have latched onto its concrete exterior. A giant window frames views into the sea.

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Emil Eve uses natural materials to bring "sense of calm" to renovated London home

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The clients also requested that the new spaces include natural materials, which informed the use of douglas fir for the exposed structure, exterior cladding, internal joinery and fittings. The clients requested the use of natural materials in the extension. The clients requested the use of natural materials in the extension.

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