Taming Exterior Greenery: Landscape Design for Houses in Natural Environments
ArchDaily
JUNE 24, 2023
One of the most successful ways of achieving this is through a thoughtful design of the landscape that complements the built project. Read more »
Mountain landscapes inform perforated-granite-clad Chengdu Natural History Museum
Deezen
JUNE 12, 2023
Faceted, rock-like forms clad with panels of perforated granite define the Chengdu Natural History Museum in China , which was designed by US studio Pelli Clarke & Partners and local studio CSWADI. These in-between spaces are visual and physical connections between the exhibits, and likewise to the city, street, landscape and the canal."
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wellness pavilion with curved roof echoes contours of natural landscape in hungary
designboom
JULY 25, 2023
archikon has opted for a burnt timber exterior that harmoniously blends the architecture with the surrounding vegetation. The post wellness pavilion with curved roof echoes contours of natural landscape in hungary appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.
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Boosting Property Value with Pristine Landscaping
The Architecture Designs
APRIL 22, 2024
Pristine landscaping transcends mere aesthetics, embodying an essential asset for enhancing property value. This exploration delves into the manifold ways in which thoughtful landscaping can elevate your property’s allure and market worth, marrying functionality with natural beauty.
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Ways to Landscape Your Backyard
Aric Gitomer Architect
NOVEMBER 3, 2021
And that’s how you could landscape your backyard. Several homeowners participate in landscaping their backyards as a means of hobbies and family time. Landscape architects or Landscape Designer could essay a critical role in developing your backyard to give your home the complete look. Review the Design.
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Fairhaven Bay Renovation by Murdough Design
Archinect
APRIL 25, 2024
Additionally, the design addresses the existing house's missed opportunities to take full advantage of the site's natural beauty – namely refining the entry approach from the forested driveway on the east and opening the house to views westward of an expansive rolling meadow and of the Sudbury River.
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Mexico City renovation by Taller Héctor Barroso includes dark exterior
Deezen
JUNE 19, 2022
For the exterior walls, the team used concrete blocks, which were then covered with dark brown stucco that, when dry, appears black. The house gradually surrenders to its surroundings through a series of openings that allow the natural light in," the architect said. Concrete flooring and staircases feature in the interior.
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Muza Lab's resort interiors are informed by Greek culture and landscapes
Deezen
FEBRUARY 16, 2024
Promotion: design studio Muza Lab has created the interior and exterior spaces of the One&Only Aesthesis resort, bungalows and villas in Athens , Greece. Muza Lab was informed by the area's history and culture when developing the overall design scheme, as well as drawing on six natural elements – fire, water, earth, air, metal and light.
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Creating Harmonious Landscapes: The Art Of Integrating Architecture And Nature
The Architecture Designs
AUGUST 16, 2023
The harmony between our built environments and the natural world plays a significant role in the feeling of a place, how it functions, and even its sustainability. The art of integrating architecture and nature is a delicate balance, but when achieved, it can create spaces that feel deeply rooted and attuned to their surroundings.
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Natural Wonder: 10 Examples of Arkansas’ Elaborate Institutional Architecture
Architizer
APRIL 4, 2024
Nestled in the heart of America, Arkansas is rich in natural beauty and cultural heritage. Known for its picturesque landscapes, including the majestic Ozark Mountains and the winding Arkansas River, the state’s architecture is grounded in its natural surroundings.
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Timeless lines framing the landscape
Habitus Living
AUGUST 13, 2023
A handful of key features of this new house stand out straight away – the clean, minimalist lines that are all the more effective for their scale and strong geometry; a restrained selection of timbers and concrete; fluidity between indoors and outdoors; and, perhaps most strikingly, the connection to nature.
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Facade installation underway on MAD Architects’ first North American residential rental tower
Archinect
MARCH 6, 2024
View this post on Instagram A post shared by One River North (@onerivernorth) The scheme’s defining exterior element is a sharp carved opening midway up the tower, cutting through the upper section of the tower towards the roof. The opening will contain a network of footpaths and planting. View this post on Instagram.
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5 bedrooms immersed in nature
Habitus Living
MARCH 10, 2024
Riverstone by Tim Ditchfield Architects Riverstone House was designed to capture the panoramic vistas the surrounding landscape provides, such as the Noosa River boundary. Highlands House by Luke Moloney Architecture Highlands House is a vision concerned with timeless quality and a monumental pull into the landscape.
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Leveraging Building Services as a Framework for the Evolution of Building Envelopes
ArchDaily
MARCH 11, 2024
The building envelope serves as a mediator between a building's exterior and interior. In today's architectural landscape, it performs a multitude of functions to enhance the building's performance. These elements primarily determine the functionality, efficiency, and safety of building spaces. Read more »
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Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape
Architizer
MAY 23, 2022
Following centuries of unrest, the Basque region is known today for its fierté that lies in its distinct customs, culture, language, cuisine and breathtaking landscapes. The traditional baserri Basque-style home coats the landscape. Once in the Basque region, a distinct architecture can be recognized.
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Olson Kundig references natural surroundings for Swedish holiday home
Deezen
SEPTEMBER 6, 2023
Designed to blend in with the landscape, the home is built around rocks and features exposed natural materials that reference the surrounding stones and pine trees. The form is a response to the context of simple vernacular homes, and serves as a counterpoint to the beautiful and rugged natural landscape," said Kundig.
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Premium Landscaping Services for Modern Homes
DesignRulz
JANUARY 13, 2024
Premium landscaping services Toronto offer innovative solutions to transform your home’s exterior into a breathtaking, functional retreat. Tailored Designs for Every Home The essence of premium landscaping services lies in their ability to craft unique, personalized outdoor spaces for every home.
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Trahan Architects unveils U.S. pavilion design for Expo 2025 Osaka-Kansai
Archinect
FEBRUARY 8, 2024
Image: © Trahan Architects Exterior LED screens installed on its facade will broadcast scenes of America’s urban and natural landscapes. The project reuses steel, HVAC systems, and tensile fabric used in structures o.
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Aireys House uses nature as an architectural canvas
Habitus Living
JULY 9, 2023
The captivating union of architecture and nature often yields breathtaking outcomes. This play of open views fosters a dynamic interaction with the exterior environment. Bedding into the landscape with solidity through the rammed-earth walls, the Aireys House communicates a visual language akin to historic ruins.
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6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace
BD+C
OCTOBER 18, 2023
6 ways to integrate nature into the workplace 0 qpurcell Wed, 10/18/2023 - 09:16 Biophilic Design Integrating nature into the workplace is critical to the well-being of employees, teams and organizations. Yet despite its many benefits, incorporating nature in the built environment remains a challenge.
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15+ Different Types of Exterior House Stone That You’ll Love
Architecture Ideas
FEBRUARY 1, 2023
When it comes to designing the exterior of your home, choosing suitable materials can make all the difference. Exterior house stone is a popular choice for homeowners looking to add elegance and durability to their home’s exterior. Let’s see types of exterior house stone.
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Undulating concrete landscape conceals Chinese cultural centre by Change Architects
Deezen
FEBRUARY 9, 2023
A flowing landscape of grass-topped, terracotta-coloured concrete animates the Chaohu Natural and Cultural Centre designed by Chinese studio Change Architects to reference mountains in Anhui province. The logic of the architectural concept derived from the idea of natural elements," explained Change Architects. "The
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House Be in Belgium was designed for "dwelling in and amongst nature"
Deezen
DECEMBER 20, 2022
The Hasselt-based practice designed House Be to provide a distinctive but harmonious counterpoint to its extensively landscaped surroundings, with internal courtyards and a covered kitchen terrace that allow the garden to "extend into the building.". House Be is an experiment in dwelling in and amongst nature," explained the practice. "A
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White-metal fins form abstract exterior of Büro Ziyu Zhuang's Chamber Church
Deezen
JANUARY 31, 2022
When viewed from the plaza, the forested mountains form a dramatic natural backdrop. Steps leading from the plaza to the entrance are flanked by terraced water features that enhance the sense of connection with the local nature. Landscape design: Aspect Studios. Landscape construction: Guangzhou Yayue Landscape Construction Co.,
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Frame House by Studio MBM / Maurizio Bianchi Mattioli
Archinect
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
New moments of interior openness for nature, light, and ventilation are inserted over two full floors and a basement level. The project consists of a full interior and exterior renovation of the existing house, with a 750 SF extension to the existing structure, as well as a redesign of the outdoor porch, patio, pool area, and landscape.
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A proposed residential project by Laney LA makes use of dark Shou Sugi Ban cladding nestled in Lake Tahoe's landscape
Archinect
JULY 19, 2023
The 4,488 sqft home utilizes Shou Sugi Ban cladding , a dark, striking exterior material that applies a traditional charred timber cladding technique found in Japanese building and design methods. Model image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA. Image courtesy of Laney LA.
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In Amsterdam, a new residential development draws on canyons, forests, and beaches
Archinect
MAY 9, 2023
A team comprising Orange Architects, Felixx , Ballast Nedam West, and ABT has completed a mixed-use residential scheme in Amsterdam inspired by various natural forms.
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nARCHITECTS tops New York nature centre with a mass-timber roof
Deezen
OCTOBER 21, 2022
Brooklyn-based nARCHITECTS has designed a nature centre and exhibition space that produces as much energy as it consumes on the New York coastline. The cedar -clad Jones Beach Energy & Nature Center overlooks the Atlantic Ocean. A cedar trellis wraps around the exterior. It is topped by a sawtooth mass-timber roof.
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Competitions: VIDA’s Modular Community Landscape & Design Contest
Bustler
APRIL 8, 2024
Working within the guidelines below, VIDA is welcoming landscape & building designers and students from around the world to enter their best community design for a chance to win $25,000 (CAD). VIDA owns 6.6 acres of prime land ready for development, located in the town of Kentville, Nova Scotia. VIDA owns 6.6
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Fusing nature and luxury at Bassano
Habitus Living
OCTOBER 22, 2023
Approaching the cabins, the exterior carefully marries together the man-made and the natural. Pale brick and timber battens, cleverly composed, blend seamlessly into the landscape. Bassano embodies this vision, exemplifying the power of design to unite and harmonise with the natural world.
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Landscaping 101: Increase quality of life & value of your house
Building and Interiors
MARCH 14, 2022
All of us are very particular about what goes into the interiors of our houses, but often we end up ignoring a very crucial aspect of our property- the home exterior. The home’s exterior landscape is generally marked by a lawn, backyard, or garden. Benefits of landscaping your home exteriors.
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Surreal Sites: 8 Rural Retreats Set in New Zealand’s Cinematic Landscape
Architizer
DECEMBER 22, 2022
The following rural retreats also seek to make the most of the country’s rich and surreal landscapes. The soothing macrocarpa interior, the central stone fireplace and broad windows beautifully complement the tranquil exterior. This earthy, weathered look nearly camouflages the house amid the rugged landscape. Cora House.
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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington
Deezen
MAY 5, 2023
When new owners purchased the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the site that respected the natural character of the sparsely populated island," the firm said. The main house sits within this meadow, overlooking a shallow bay. Several pieces of furniture were custom designed for the space by Bohlin Cywinski Jackson.
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Wood Marsh references "sinuous curves of nature" in Melbourne apartment block
Deezen
NOVEMBER 7, 2022
6 Sydney Street apartment block in a suburb of Melbourne , with an exterior of protruding floorplates and mushroom-like columns. 6 Sydney Street provides 15 apartments across six storeys that are oriented to overlook the natural landscape of the adjacent Orrong Romanis Reserve. Architecture studio Wood Marsh has created the No.
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A residence that subtly brings the rural landscape inside
Habitus Living
MAY 23, 2023
Finished in natural renders and plaster the exterior pairs a rough organic render with the pink-tinge of the Simmental Silver bricks (Bowral), which are used both externally and internally. The palette is light and natural with the pale leather on the timber dining chairs (Barnaby Lane) a particular highlight.
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Studio Gang designs cave-like Gilder Center for American Museum of Natural History
Deezen
APRIL 28, 2023
The Richard Gilder Center for Science, Innovation, and Education is a new addition to the American Museum of Natural History off Central Park that unites, visually and functionally, the 26 buildings constructed there since its opening in the late 19th century. It's not about pure transparency. I can't see everything all at once."
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A Four Year Old Reviews the American Museum of Natural History’s New Gilder Center
Dwell
MAY 12, 2023
Like any four-year-old with an interest in building Lego cities and digging in dirt, my son Douglas has been begging to visit the American Museum of Natural History (AMNH) since the last time he visited. The exterior is clad in Milford pink granite.) When you step into the Gilder Center, you immediately feel a sense of wonder."
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Snøhetta unveils green design for new Westchester Square Library in the Bronx
Archinect
DECEMBER 19, 2022
Its two-story interior is organized around a need for natural light in educational spaces and the desire to frame a street-level exterior Viewing Garden that serves as a “counterpoint to the surrounding urban landscape” while adding “visual interest to the indoor experience.” ” Image co.
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The Fusion of Landscaping and Architecture: Creating Harmonious Spaces
The Architecture Designs
JULY 18, 2023
In the realm of design and construction, the marriage between landscaping and architecture has long been recognized as a vital component in creating harmonious spaces that captivate the senses. The art of landscaping goes far beyond planting a few trees or placing decorative shrubs.
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Design Your Dream Home: 14 Interior Decor and Landscaping Ideas
DesignRulz
APRIL 7, 2022
Although designing of any type can be expensive, it’s important that you give equal attention to both the interior and the exterior of your home. Here are the most popular interior design styles and landscape design styles. Not to be confused with the Nautical style , but Coastal decor focuses more on natural colors and lighter blues.
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7 Easy-To-Maintain Landscaping Designs
Architecture Ideas
APRIL 24, 2023
Your outdoor space is an extension of your home or business, and creating a beautiful and functional landscape design can enhance the overall appeal of your property. However, maintaining a complex and intricate landscape design can be challenging and time-consuming, especially for those with busy schedules.
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Echo Canyon House by CBTWO Architects
Archinect
JANUARY 6, 2023
Simplified exterior finishes of stucco and steel elements contrast with the rugged terrain. Naturally patinaed steel frames landscape elements while the main entry “portal” is differentiated using powder coated yellow. Landscape Architect: Floor Associates. Wood and steel elements highlight interior features.
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A rural residence that sits gently in the landscape
Habitus Living
JUNE 20, 2023
With a light touch on the landscape, the building cantilevers slightly, its conventional form punctuated by an elegant outdoor loggia. The refined interior palette echoes the exterior sentiment with timber gliding up from flooring to cabinetry and finishes.
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The Point by Kor Architects
Archinect
SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
A family home that blurs the distinction between interior and exterior space through its unique connection to the natural landscape. This connection to nature is heightened by a series of water features, which flow under the building into a large architectonic feature made to resemble a native pond adjacent to the lake.
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