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REX creates "holy grail" combination of performance spaces in Providence

Deezen

To accomplish this, REX included a "clear storey", a glazed walkway that runs the length of the building, passing between the shoebox form and the exterior wall. A light installation by US artist Leo Villareal has been installed in the lobby. Ramus was the principal of OMA 's New York office before founding REX in 2000.

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Omer Arbel uses fabric formwork for concrete pillars in Canadian house

Deezen

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. Interior planting beds were also installed in the gathering space. Concrete floors run throughout the project.

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Telescope House by Wendell Burnette offers framed views of Sedona

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Bedrooms feature surrounding views Exterior walls are wrapped in weathering steel , which helps protect the home against wildfire. To reduce energy usage, the team added exterior shading devices to windows and integrated operable windows to facilitate cross ventilation. Sustainability was a guiding concern for the team.

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

Deezen

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

Deezen

A layered concrete facade wraps around the structure Located east of the cemetery's central court of honour, a winding pathway framed by trees gently slopes downwards into a concrete patio at the front of the visitor centre. Here, a row of concrete blocks provides seating.

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Eugene/Architecture/Alphabet: O

SW Oregon Architect

Because it was an unreservedly plain and straightforward design strapped by a miserly budget, BOORA chose to rely upon the superficial application of a distinctive exterior color scheme to provide Olive Plaza with visual interest. Column reinforcement installed as part of the 2014-2016 seismic upgrade project (my photo).

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Bayside brilliance: Unveiling an architectural marvel in Middle Park

Habitus Living

Its dark exterior raises its status within the streetscape, presenting a dynamic facade composed of anodised aluminium panels, selected for their resistance to corrosion in a coastal setting, and integrated operable screens. The lower edge of the bi-fold screens slope so each panel is a unique size and shape.