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Omer Arbel uses fabric formwork for concrete pillars in Canadian house

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Along with curling exterior walls that span the length of the houses's perimeter, they were created using a technique in which concrete is poured slowly into fabric formwork supported by a plywood rib structure. Mature trees, which were planted in the hollow interiors of the columns, spring out of the roof line.

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Kaan Architecten adds "monumental" visitor centre to second world war cemetery

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The ground floor of the centre is wrapped entirely by full-height glazing, which is installed with minimal framing to make it "almost invisible". Supported by the internal concrete walls, this allows a small light gap to be created between the facade and the roof.

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Peter Markos models timber Monocoque Cabin on world war two fighter plane

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The structure draws aerospace and automative construction techniques Measuring 3.3-metres-wide, metres-tall and nine-metres-long, the cabin's structure is made up of a structural timber rib built from birch plywood. This was then encased by an exterior shell clad with decorative cedar shingles. metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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Historic sanitorium in Greek mountain forest transformed into Manna hotel

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Design details include columns with curved corner reveals and ornate gridded ceilings The renovation was overseen in collaboration with Athens-based Mongon and involved significant building work, including the reconstruction of a derelict rear wing and the installation of a new roof.

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Andrés Jaque designs Reggio School "to become a multiverse"

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Located in Encinar de los Reyes, on the northern outskirts of the Spanish capital, Reggio School is a six-storey building featuring cork walls, concrete arches, porthole windows and zigzagging roofs. Reggio School features cork walls, concrete arches and zigzagging roofs. Cork serves as both exterior surface and thermal insulation.

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Clayton Korte clads Hartford Residence in Austin with limestone and fibre cement

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The primary living volume is under the gable roof on the first floor. Standing-seam metal covers the roof. The bedrooms also use the exterior gable for shape. Structural engineer: GOGO Structural Engineers. MEP engineer: Design-Build by Installer. General contractor: Next Custom Homes.

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Workshop Architecture Inc creates "raw and unvarnished" prefabricated home in Ontario

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The underside of the roof deck, wood framing, exterior framing and white sheathing were also left exposed. Ceiling fans were also installed in the bedrooms, living room and porch to move hot air down in the winter and help mitigate heat and humidity in the summer.

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