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Studio Gang nestles Kresge College expansion in Pacific forest

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"We wanted our expansion to retain the qualities of surprise and free-spiritedness that have defined Kresge College, while at the same time opening it up to students of all abilities, the incredible natural ecology of its site, and the larger university community beyond." It also added a square at the building's primary entry.

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Revitalizing a Contaminated Site: The Ford Calumet Environmental Center

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The exterior is clad in a rain screen of weathered steel that recalls the site’s steel mill history, with an exposed mass timber interior. miles from the site. The cost of bringing a sanitary sewer to the site was $2.0M – threatening the viability of the entire development.

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Solomon Cordwell Buenz converts neo-gothic Tribune Tower into condos

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The tower's historic facade was preserved and restored, including repairing the limestone building enclosure and replacing all of the windows." This move allowed light into the apartments and created a private outdoor garden for residents.

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Horses a "constant visual presence" at Black Fox Ranch by CLB Architects

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CLB Architects gave the home a long, low roof To design the project, the team drew upon the site's history as a working cattle ranch. The clients' choice of site was influenced by their appreciation of wildlife and conservation, as well as their love of horses and desire to return the land to its historic roots," the team said. "The

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Anacapa Architecture converts historic building into Drift Santa Barbara hotel

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The project was envisioned as a "modern reincarnation" of the hotel that once operated on the site. The exterior facades, featuring white stucco and arched windows, were kept largely intact. While the exterior has a historic look, the interior is much more modern. The photography is by Erin Feinblatt.

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North River Architecture adds Passivhaus-certified home to heritage farm

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Deep overhangs provide a buffer between the interior and exterior spaces. Deep overhangs on each of the long sides of the rectangular volume that makes up the home provide a buffer between the interior and exterior spaces. Structural engineer: Kaaterskill Associates. The ground floor has an open-plan living area.

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Desai Chia creates “winged" roofs for Copake Lake House in New York

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During the project's inception, designers from Manhattan's Desai Chia Architecture visited the site in different seasons to understand the climate and terrain. Similar to the exterior, the home's interior finishes are meant to work in concert with the landscape. The lakefront was restored to help support wildlife.

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