The Architecture Designs

APRIL 18, 2024

Building or renovating a home is an exciting yet challenging endeavor. From laying the foundation to adding the finishing touches, every step requires careful planning, skilled labor, and attention to detail. This includes removing any vegetation, rocks, or debris and leveling the ground to create a stable foundation.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2024

Chilean architecture studio Croxatto and Opazo Architects has created a holiday home outside of Santiago with a rotated, wedge-shaped terrace at its front. The house is located on a hilly site The first platform contains parking spaces, which are located on ground level and face the structure's concrete foundation.

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The Architecture Designs

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The foundations are one of the most important parts of any building. If something goes wrong with the foundation, the whole building is at risk – but even if you catch faults in the foundation early, fixing them can still be very costly. This is why having an insurance policy that covers your foundations is essential.

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Deezen

APRIL 11, 2024

Toronto studio Workshop Architecture Inc has created a prefabricated home in Ontario with an exposed structure and blue-painted element on the interior. Located in Tiny, the Unfinished House is a 1,400-square-foot (130 square metre) two-bedroom, two-bathroom home with additional flexible spaces that double as accommodations for visitors.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2024

The Obama Foundation and US architecture studio Moody Nolan have released images of an athletic facility to be built on the Obama Presidential Center campus in Chicago. Called Home Court, the building will host a regulation-size NBA basketball court , sports facilities and community spaces and serve as a wellness and gathering hub.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

US studio Desai Chia Architecture designed a highly sculptural, waterfront home wrapped in concrete and charred cypress that has vaulted roofs resembling wings. Built as a second home for a family of four, the building sits on a ribbon of land between a golf course and Copake Lake in Upstate New York.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2022

Japanese architecture studio Office M-SA has arranged a house in Akishima, Tokyo , around a series of exposed concrete elements designed as extensions of its foundations. The home is arranged around a series of exposed concrete elements. Inside, the home is lined with wooden panels that contrast the exposed concrete.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2022

Mighty Buildings has delivered what it claims is the world's first 3D-printed zero-net home as part of a 40-unit community in Desert Hot Springs that explores environmental and economic development strategies. The Oakland-based technology company completed the 1,171-square-foot (159-square metre) home in September 2022.

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Deezen

JUNE 28, 2022

All of the elements of the home were prefabricated in Indonesia before being shipped in containers to the island due to the "difficulty of construction in the Caribbean with its limited resources," said California-based Studio of Environmental Architecture (SEA). The home uses a complex rain collection system.

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The Architecture Designs

NOVEMBER 7, 2023

It’s thrilling to build a new home, especially if you know how it’s done. Clear the area for construction and pour the foundation. When Bright Home Construction levels your home site, they’ll ensure you’re ready to have your foundation poured at the time leveling finishes. Work crews level the site.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 8, 2022

Post-frame construction is used to construct pole barn homes. The ideal combination of living and storage space is a pole barn home. Concrete at the posts is usually the only foundation used with this building approach. The roofing system is supported by columns. Characteristics of Pole Barn Homes . High Ceilings.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 8, 2022

Post-frame construction is used to construct pole barn homes. The ideal combination of living and storage space is a pole barn home. Concrete at the posts is usually the only foundation used with this building approach. The roofing system is supported by columns. Characteristics of Pole Barn Homes . High Ceilings.

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Deezen

JULY 6, 2023

In Situ Studio has renovated and expanded the mid-century modern childhood home of musician James Taylor in Chapel Hill, North Carolina , into a multi-building complex for two art collectors. The team has experience refurbishing mid-century modern homes in North Carolina, having overhauled a 1959 brick ranch-style home in Raleigh in 2017.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 25, 2023

A popular trend in architecture is the construction of buildings topped with flat roofs. Specialized windows for flat roofs are a solution dedicated to buildings of this type, improving their functionality. The issue of meeting the functional conditions also applies to glazing in the form of windows for flat roofs.

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Architecture Ideas

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Replacing a roof is not a small feat. It is one of the major home repairs that have to be dealt with precision and care. Roof replacement is necessary before the old roof fails and you end up destroying the rest of your house. Roof replacement must not be taken lightly, nor must you delay its repair.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2022

Tokyo-based Nori Architects responded with a compact two-storey home characterised by its exposed timber structure and simple interior and exterior finishes. Minimum House is organised around two double-height spaces; a ground-floor dining room and kitchen at the front of the home and a first-floor living room at the rear.

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Deezen

APRIL 2, 2022

A deliberately simple steel-framed form with almost entirely glazed walls defines this holiday home , designed by Danish studio Norm Architects to frame views of its rural setting in Suffolk , UK. Norm Architects has created a rural holiday home in Suffolk. Larch cladding has been used on the exterior. "A

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The Architecture Designs

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

There’s no place like home—it’s your refuge from the stresses of daily life. Just as you care for your most prized possessions, your home also requires attention to withstand the passing years. Focusing on small, manageable tasks will help ensure your home’s well-being for years to come.

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Dwell

JULY 18, 2023

When Geoffrey MacDougall decided to buy a quaint, circa-1815 farmhouse in the Catskills, he was standing in six inches of water in the basement, surrounded by its crumbling stone foundation and rusted-out mechanical systems. Before: Exterior Before: The home was in extreme disrepair, but its form appealed to the family.

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Deezen

APRIL 10, 2024

A swooping tiled roof will be the defining feature of Centro de Arte Moderna Gulbenkian extension designed by Japanese architect Kengo Kuma , which is nearing completion in Lisbon. This takes cues from an engawa – a sheltered walkway often found in Japanese homes described by Kuma as "an in-between space".

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

Canadian architecture studio D'Arcy Jones Architects has completed a project called John Street Redo, which involved renovating and enlarging an early 1900s home in a way that is "forward-looking without erasing an old building's original charm". While many houses in the area back up to laneways, this home is sandwiched between two streets.

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Deezen

JUNE 17, 2023

Vietnamese studio H&P Architects has created a prototype for a floating home made of bamboo that is designed to withstand rising sea levels. Its exterior form is inspired by the vernacular Rông house, a traditional and rural Vietnamese building typology with a tall, steep thatched roof.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023

Appropriately called T House, the home was created by Spridd for a family, along with a separate guest apartment for an elderly relative. The house is located in Nacka "The T-shape enables a minimal excavation as it only requires a small foundation at the bottom," Spridd told Dezeen. The photography is by Mikael Olsson.

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Deezen

JANUARY 23, 2024

Home to a family of four, the residence spreads across two matching gabled blocks. Comprising a main house and an extension, it set a precedent for a double-peak roof. The foundations are meanwhile built from recycled concrete. We wanted the family to feel at home immediately and, at the same time, like they are on vacation."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 10, 2023

Marc Thorpe , whose studio is based in Manhattan, designed the 1,000-square-foot (93-square-metre) Fremont House to serve as a year-round, second home for himself and his wife, Claire Pijoulat, a co-founder of New York designer showcase WantedDesign. Exterior walls are clad in Douglas fir that has been stained charcoal grey.

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Deezen

MARCH 18, 2024

From ranch houses in Texas to tennis courts in Mexico, the projects included in this roundup demonstrate how the warm aesthetic of rammed earth can be used in different ways, proving natural hues to interiors and exteriors alike. Topped with a flat roof , the reddish earthen tone of this home was chosen to match the verdant surroundings.

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Dwell

APRIL 11, 2023

Along tiny Hawk Street, where several homes were built in the mid-20th century, a multigenerational community of longtime homeowners often host neighbors or socialize on the little private lane connecting their houses. Before: Exterior Before: The house lacked natural light, as it only had small punched windows.

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DesignRulz

JANUARY 7, 2023

While homeowners in flood-prone areas should consult water experts for tips on stormwater prevention, dewatering and pumping , they can protect their homes with the following tips. Clean Gutters Gutters are crucial for channeling water away from the roof and foundation. Hoses typically have a life expectancy of five years.

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Architecture Ideas

OCTOBER 23, 2023

Key Considerations Before Building Your Own House The idea to build your own house can be challenging if you don’t begin on a firm foundation. As you step into the process of building your own home, there are a few questions to ask yourself for a clear vision. What does my dream home look like?

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Studio Wasabi Architecture and Satoshi Kawakami Architects have created a home and artist residency in Tokyo for Mexican artist Bosco Sodi, founder of the arts foundation Casa Wabi in Mexico. Casa Wabi founder Bosco Sodi has unveiled a home and artist residency in Tokyo. "The A shelving system surrounds the home.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 27, 2023

Tall roof monitors lend a sculptural look to the Gradient House and Studio, which was designed by Oregon studio Linden Brown Architecture for the founders of a shoe design company. The old structures's concrete foundation and basement walls were retained. Zinc-coated, aluminium shingles clad the building's roof.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

Villa delivers backyard homes starting at $225K, and you can be involved with every step from design to configuration. From prefab tiny houses and modular cabin kits to entire homes ready to ship, their projects represent some of the best ideas in the industry. Villa homes start at $225,000.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022

Vertes Retreat is a vacation home for a family of four located on the Sunshine Coast in BC Canada. The home is perched 30′ above a pristine lake in the form of an L shape plan that hugs the existing rocky landscape. Flat roofs hover above two wings of the home, providing large overhangs and covered outdoor spaces.

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Santa Cruz Architect

AUGUST 11, 2023

As wildfires continue to pose a significant threat to homes and communities, adopting best practices for construction can help mitigate the risk and enhance overall safety. This comprehensive guide outlines the key principles and strategies for designing and building a wildfire-resistant home. Consider the following: 1.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

Chilean architecture studio Stanaćev Granados has created a seaside house with a concrete and wood-clad exterior and a cargo net in the floor in Chorrillos, Chile. As the slope drops away, the foundations become retaining walls at the far ends of the plan. A sunken landscape terrace covers the garage as it approaches the main house.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

When BK Lin asked architect Melissa Shin to design an ADU for her home in Mountain View, California, she had no idea a worldwide pandemic was on the horizon. To help control cost, the architect kept the exterior simple, employing white stucco walls for $11,400 and an asphalt-shingle roof (with gutters and site drainage) for $7,000.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2022

From a hurricane-proof house in Puerto Rico to a floating villa with retractable stilts, we've rounded up ten homes that incorporate the climate change -resilience strategies set out in the latest IPCC report. Below, we've rounded up ten houses that have already adopted some of these strategies. Arkup 75 by Waterstudio.NL.

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