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Brazilian Houses With “Balcony-Rooms”: When Living Extends From the Interior to the Exterior

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Image: © Keniche Santos A residential architectural project almost always seeks to integrate interior and exterior to get closer to nature and improve comfort or aesthetics. Summer House / Lucas Gonçalves Arquitetura. Considering living spaces, this dialogue between open and closed environments becomes even more relevant.

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Brick Houses in Spain: Modern Masonry Design for Home Interiors and Exteriors

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Throughout history, they have added both beauty and function to the spaces that use them, offering protection from the elements while also permitting the entry of natural light and air flow.

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Tropical Houses: Creating a Dialogue Between Nature and the Built Environment

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It's no wonder that architectural projects in the region maintain a constant dialogue between nature and the built environment. Biophilia's benefits to users are not news, after all.

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What are the Interior Courtyards of Spanish Houses like? 10 Examples in Contemporary Architecture and Design

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Image © Marcela Grassi The origin of interior courtyards dates back several years, serving as a means of shelter, security, and protection, while also aiming to achieve comfort and well-being through exterior elements. Happy House in Begur / SALA FERUSIC Architects. Read more »

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Wonderforest Nature Preschool by Palette Architecture

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The façade provides opportunities for natural light, visual connection, and varying levels of privacy. The open-play spaces take advantage of the natural light and create an inviting image for pedestrians in the neighborhood. These areas receive borrowed light by way of acoustic interior windows.

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Ten interiors featuring natural materials and timeless accents

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For this special lookbook sponsored by Danish design company D Line, we've selected ten interiors that showcase architectural details by the brand including door handles , taps and drawer pulls. Subsequent remodelling means that only Room 606 remains in its original form.

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Norm Architects uses "natural forms" and steel details for Chancery House interior

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Danish studio Norm Architects has worked with pale wood, red bricks, sandstone and stainless steel to create the interior of The Office Group 's Chancery House workspace in London. Floor-to-ceiling glazed walls offer views and access to two interior courtyards, which also let light into the building.

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