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Wisdome Stockholm by Elding Oscarson

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Conventionally, the program would generate a low volume with a protruding dome, but to utilize the unique dome to create a strong interior space as well as a telling exterior form, the dome is given a focal position under a free form timber structure. The gridshell structure is constructed from flat standard LVL panels.

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It’s Your Average Off-Grid Shipping Container Home—Just Set on a Tall Metal Tower

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This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. This was accomplished by utilizes repurposed shipping containers, a galvanized tower crane mast and tower components, metal interior framing, aluminum framed windows/trim and stainless steel ceilings.

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Peter Markos models timber Monocoque Cabin on world war two fighter plane

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The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen. metres-wide, 3.5-metres-tall

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. A strong connection of interior and exterior spaces was considered from the very beginning of the project. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Fulldraw Vineyard by Clayton Korte

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Responding to site topography and climatic influences of sun and prevailing breezes, the steel-framed building houses open-air fermentation spaces that foster cross-ventilation, utilize night cooling, and provide well-lit working environments with ample natural daylight.

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Proctor & Shaw tops London home extension with serrated zinc roof

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A centralised services unit nestled behind the kitchen provides a bathroom and utility space defined by bold, pink-hued walls and matching floor tiles. Read: Outpost tops London terrace extension with a zigzag zinc roof Built into a sloping site, level changes pose as thresholds – dividing the open-plan interior and exterior spaces.

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Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House

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We chose to utilize a dark cedar exterior to ground the home within the surrounding dunes and a contrasting natural cedar to accentuate the point of entry. By creating a dark exterior with an accentuated entry we created contrast to the grass swept dunes.

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