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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

While envelopes evolve within diverse contexts, materials, and systems, minimalist windows distinguish themselves through their aesthetic qualities by being transparent and fluid skins. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more ยป

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A residence that subtly brings the rural landscape inside

Habitus Living

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. A long narrow splashback in the same stone contains and frames the whole while adding to the visual volume.

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Mountain landscapes inform perforated-granite-clad Chengdu Natural History Museum

Deezen

The form was drawn from mountainous landscapes Split loosely into six distinct "rocks", the building is cut across both axes by circulation areas, linking the road to the east with landscaped gardens and water pools alongside a canal to the west. Inside the full-height atrium spaces, elevated link bridges connect the rock volumes.

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MD41 creates "pure and extremely simple" gymnasium in Italy

Deezen

The building is located between the school and a brick piazza To connect the building with the surrounding landscape, its ground floor is wrapped by large windows that overlook an adjacent outdoor basketball court and exercise park. This matches the height of the windows to help reflect sunlight throughout the interior.

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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

Deezen

The exterior is "minimal in its massing" "The exterior is extremely minimal in its massing," said OGA principal Omar Gandhi. "It Omar Gandhi clad the home in naturally weathering cedar boards Naturally weathering cedar boards were interspersed with detail elements of Corten steel to form picture frame hoops around the windows.

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Telescope House by Wendell Burnette offers framed views of Sedona

Deezen

Wendell Burnette Architects used Corten steel to clad a cabin in Arizona designed to capture views while disappearing into the landscape like a "dark shadow". The home was designed "to recede into the landscape" "This home is designed to recede into the landscape as a dark shadow," said Phoenix-based studio Wendell Burnette Architects.

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15+ Different Types of Exterior House Stone That Youโ€™ll Love

Architecture Ideas

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.