Remove Exterior Remove Landscape Remove Windows Remove Zoning
article thumbnail

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. The team covered the structure with berms, which rise out of the flat landscape of the surrounding agricultural fields.

Housing 132
article thumbnail

Michael Hennessey Architecture clads renovated California house with black cedar and metal

Deezen

The home is U-shaped in plan "The home was thought not only as a shelter, but also as a bridge: from past to present, from one landscape condition to another, and from what a family wanted to what they could have," said Michael Hennessey Architecture , which is based in San Francisco. The roof is covered in standing-seam metal.

Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

Trending Sources

article thumbnail

Hopson Rodstrom Design creates jagged-roof Los Angeles building with interior courtyard

Deezen

Pasadena-based studio Hopson Rodstrom Design ( H/RD ), designed the structure to "embrace" the higher-scale zoning that exists along thoroughfares in areas of the city generally filled with low-lying structures. Office interiors on the ground floor open up to the courtyard via floor-to-ceiling windows.

Roofing 131
article thumbnail

Inaba Williams creates mirrored stucco-clad residences in California

Deezen

Having far fewer windows, the buildings reduce heat gain and energy use, while allowing residents to enjoy indoor outdoor living," the studio told Dezeen. With less need for air conditioning and generous access to landscaped areas, they offer a more natural, less tempered experience with the environment."

article thumbnail

Want to Maximize Views? Point Your Home in Two Directions at Once Like This Alabama Cabin

Dwell

Wrapped in black, corrugated metal, the house disappears into the trees and serves as a backdrop for the breathtaking natural landscape. The kitchen, dining, and living spaces spill into each other and bleed into the outdoor gathering spaces to allow for easy exterior-to-interior gathering and entertaining.

Home 97
article thumbnail

Basking in Natural Beauty: 6 Contemporary Architecture Projects Set in the Basque Landscape

Architizer

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. Both volumes come complete with sliding window systems which allow for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle.

article thumbnail

Garden Landscaping That Will Increase The Resale Value Of Your Home

The Architecture Designs

A well-landscaped garden can increase the value of your property by more than 12%. But not all landscaping boosts a property’s value as much as others. Decking gives you a space to entertain, an area to relax, garden zoning, and is aesthetically pleasing. Deluxe decking area. source: pinterest.com. Beautiful lawn.