Westeck News

FEBRUARY 11, 2023

Westeck’s “Full Finish” Windows and Doors. Alluring and awe inspiring, Westeck’s Full Finish painted window frames and patio doors in black or anthracite look fabulous in a contemporary custom built home. The “Full Finish” refers to the frame being painted on the interior and the exterior.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Gridded fibre-cement cladding and a swimming pool with underwater windows feature at the East Van Residence in Vancouver by Canadian firm SMStudio. The project's swimming pool features underwater windows The studio conceived a 251-square-metre, three-storey house that was designed to be a "bold yet friendly addition to the neighbourhood".

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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. The home has an "unfinished" look The main entrance leads into a small mudroom, with the primary bedroom, a bathroom and a laundry room on either side.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2023

In this lookbook , we've gathered 10 interiors with soothing biophilic designs. The design principle can be used in architecture and interior design through the use of natural materials, as well as the integration of more natural light and green plants. This Japanese home may look industrial with its unusual permanent scaffolding.

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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. An exterior wooden staircase leads to a second platform that supports the house. Floor-to-ceiling windows span its height, while a storage cupboard sits underneath.

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Deezen

MAY 21, 2023

From a plant-enclosed terrace in Mexico to a large rooftop garden set beneath a metal pergola in Tokyo, Dezeen's latest lookbook highlights eight interiors with impressive balconies and terraces. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring cave-like interiors , gallery interiors , and garden swimming pools.

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Contemporist

AUGUST 16, 2023

Robert Young Architects has designed a modern home with an abundance of windows, and that's also surrounded by forest.

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Deezen

JUNE 7, 2023

In this week's comments update readers discussed a monolithic home in Mexico created as a haven for the residents and other top architecture and design stories. HW Studio creates austere white home in Mexico to evoke "sense of security" "Pretty intense spaces" Readers were unsure about the house, especially due to its few windows.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023

Commissioned by a couple with a "distaste for the ordinary", the four-bedroom home in a suburb of Johannesburg is made up of squares, circles, triangles and an octagon. It is connected to one side of a two-storey octagonal brick form, which is punctured by trapezoidal windows and contains a large dining and kitchen area.

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Architecture Ideas

MAY 1, 2024

Enhancing the value of your home is a multifaceted endeavor that can significantly impact both your living experience and potential resale value. Whether you’re contemplating a sale in the near future or simply aiming to improve your living space, there exist numerous avenues through which to augment your home’s value.

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Deezen

MAY 13, 2024

The form, materiality, and windows are all choreographed to create both references to and relationships with these landscapes." Taking in the surrounding mature trees and riverside daylight, the house "presents itself with a composed exterior of crisp lines and clean geometry that bring a gentle presence to the home".

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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. Characteristics of Pole Barn Homes . Exteriors that are easily identifiable: The exterior of any pole barn home is instantly recognizable. Windows and Doors in the Barn Style.

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Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

A sawtooth roof, blue ceramic tiles and corrugated steel panels define this home in Madrid , Spain , designed by Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects. A sequence of cascading gardens wrap around the home, providing outdoor seating along with a small pool. A roof terrace provides additional gardening and outdoor space for the couple.

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DesignRulz

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Roman shades are a classic, elegant window treatment that can complement almost any decor. With their soft, gathered folds when raised and sleek, uniform look when lowered, roman shades add style and functionality to windows. This layered window treatment combo allows you to get the best of both worlds.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Architecture studio Proctor & Shaw has topped a home extension with a steeply-angled roof clad with red pigmented zinc in East Dulwich, London. Home to a family of seven, Proctor & Shaw designed the project as an extension to an existing Edwardian house, extending the ground-floor kitchen and dining room.

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Westeck News

MARCH 11, 2022

Choosing A Window Frame. Today, energy-conscious homeowners want to minimize the cost of heating and cooling their homes, and choosing the right windows is a crucial step. The key to choosing energy-efficient replacement windows is to determine which upgrades will add the most value without affecting your budget.

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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. Characteristics of Pole Barn Homes . Exteriors that are easily identifiable: The exterior of any pole barn home is instantly recognizable. Windows and Doors in the Barn Style.

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Deezen

JANUARY 8, 2022

For our latest lookbook , we've collected 10 homes with interiors that combine the indoors with the outdoors, featuring lush trees in pots, planters and indoor courtyards. As many people continue to work from home during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, the comfort and design of our homes has become an important aspect of daily life.

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The Architecture Designs

DECEMBER 1, 2023

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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Dwell

APRIL 5, 2024

Location : 1653 Roadrunner Rut Road, Pioneertown, California Price : $4,200,000 Year Built : 2023 Footprint : 2,280 square feet (two bedrooms, two full and one half baths) Lot Size : 10 acres From the Agent : " Blending into the boulders, this custom off-grid home is nothing short of rustic paradise on 10 acres. Palm Springs Midcentury

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2023

Dezeen's latest lookbook explores eight interiors – from bright, airy residential spaces to cool, open-plan offices – illuminated by perforated brick walls. This lookbook highlights their effect on the lighting and shading of interior spaces and how they can be used to create a playful, light atmosphere.

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Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

The interiors are comprised of a muted color palette mixed with warm wood tones and a variety of textures. The kitchen, dining, and living spaces spill into each other and bleed into the outdoor gathering spaces to allow for easy exterior-to-interior gathering and entertaining. They Chose the Latter—But It Doesn’t Compromise

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2024

The terraced Victorian home in Newington Green required an update due to its dark interior and series of narrow, disjointed rooms, said Emil Eve Architects. Emil Eve Architects has added two extensions to a home in London "Like many Victorian terraces, it felt quite dark and narrow in places," studio co-founder Ross Perkin told Dezeen.

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Deezen

APRIL 27, 2023

Colleen Healey Architecture has renovated a 30-year-old home in Maryland , introducing large windows and a hybrid facade that mixes Corten steel with cedar shake. The home steps down a steep hill, with the majority of the living spaces at grade. A new garage was placed off the living areas on the ground floor.

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Deezen

MARCH 31, 2024

Oozing mortar joints create a "crusty crown" for The Brick House, a family home in Perth , Australia that has recently been completed by local practice Studio Roam. Located in the suburb of Highgate, the home replaces an existing cottage on the site that had been occupied by the clients for several years.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Rich hues and curving geometries feature throughout Somers House, an L-shaped coastal home that Australian studio Kennedy Nolan has added to a coastal site in Victoria. Coated in ochre-toned render, the rounded stairwell connects the levels of the home and is perforated with small rectangular windows.

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

A patio complete with infinity pool, firepit, spectacular mountain views, and a seriously-cool outdoor heater makes this mountainside home a dream for year-round entertaining. Driving the design of the 6,000-square-foot home is an awe-inspiring cantilevered butterfly roof crafted from structural steel.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

Known as Rockbound, the 4100-square foot (380-square metre) home sits on a rocky, sloped three-acre site overlooking a bay that connects the property to Peggy's Cove, a national historic site that can be seen across the water. Approaching the building from the public side, a sense of privacy and shelter welcomes visitors," the team said.

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Deezen

JULY 23, 2023

With summer in full flow, we have gathered eight residential and hotel interiors for our latest lookbook that each has a breezy and cooling Mediterranean style. White-washed walls, exposed brick and stone or terracotta floors typically serve as the basis for these interiors with furniture made from natural materials.

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Architecture Ideas

JANUARY 19, 2023

Although traditional glass windows provide excellent insulation, a range of alternative materials is becoming increasingly popular for window construction. Types of Window Glass Float Glass Source: gharpedia.com Float glass is a large flat glass panel that is floated on the molten tin to create a smooth thin glass panel.

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Deezen

JUNE 3, 2023

Two cantilevered stacked volumes of contrasting materials form Laxus, a new home designed by Japanese studio Apollo Architects & Associates. The exterior materials are different each floor, resulting in a highly abstract building." The bathtub is positioned in front of the window to give views into this green space when bathing.

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Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

Spruce House was designed by Ao-ft The studio referenced the area's history as a village high street by creating a glazed "shop front" for the facade of the three-bedroom home, shielded by a screen of wooden battens. The post Ao-ft inserts mass-timber home into London terrace appeared first on Dezeen.

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Architecture Ideas

JUNE 1, 2023

You may not know this, but Crittall windows and doors got their start in the 1880s. Sure, they’re still immensely popular as windows and internal doors, but they’re also used for everything from room dividers to shower screens. Why Are Crittall-Style Windows and Doors So Popular?

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Dwell

MARCH 21, 2024

Designed by architect Pascal Truffaut, the countryside home has colorful interiors, a wave-like roof, and a bedroom suspended above the living area. A large, separate kitchen served by two doors has exterior access. The multicolored home has wave-like roof, and it’s surrounded by lush landscaping.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 3, 2024

From a bold blue apartment in Paris to an all-lilac kitchen in Stockholm , this lookbook rounds up renovations that cleverly use bright colours to update and refresh home interiors. For more inspiration see previous lookbooks featuring New York City lofts , living rooms with vintage furniture and interiors with burl wood surfaces.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2023

Based in New York City, Ryall Sheridan Carroll Architects designed the 2,500-square-foot (230-square-metre) home, called the Tree Farmer's House, for a one-acre lot. The exterior walls were clad in cedar wood The three-bedroom home "creates a sense of containment and release in the landscape."

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

A 13-square-metre apartment in Poland and a trio of holiday homes built around living trees feature in our latest lookbook of ten interiors with hammocks to relax in and comfortable netted floors. Similarly, netted floors create cosy areas for relaxation and also help to spread light throughout homes by replacing closed-off floors.

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