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Reframing the Concept of Building Envelope Through Minimalist Windows

ArchDaily

Image Courtesy of Vitrocsa When we talk about the building envelope , we often make the analogy of a skin that protects and wraps the structure, creating a transition in the physical environment. These windows excel with their functionality and visual lightness, standing out in the architectural landscape. Read more »

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What If You Added a Window?

Dwell

At least once a week, I look at one particular wall in my living room and wonder why the person who built this place didn’t put a window there. So I decided to investigate the reality of adding a window and whether there are better options for more light than having somebody cut a big hole in the side of your house.

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Winter Visual Arts Center, Franklin & Marshall by Steven Hall Architects

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On the historic campus of Franklin & Marshall College, the new Winter Visual Arts Center takes shape as a raised pavilion formed by the site’s 200-year old trees, the oldest elements of the campus. Inspiring Space for Making and Teaching Art The 33,000 sf Winter Visual Arts Center is the center of creative life on campus.

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Ten contemporary buildings that showcase the versatility of structural stone

Deezen

series, we've collected 10 recently completed and upcoming buildings that show the potential of structural stone as a modern construction material. Its bold geometric form is visually softened by oak-framed windows. To conclude our Stone Age 2.0 This week, Stone Age 2.0 I use stone because it's the material of the future!"

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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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Exploring the Elegance and Functionality of Milgard Bay Windows

The Architecture Designs

Exploring the Beauty of Milgard Bay Windows Windows play a pivotal role in shaping the aesthetics and functionality of a home, and among the various styles available, bay windows stand out for their elegance and versatility. Transformative Impact Beyond their aesthetic appeal, these windows offer practical benefits.

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WE-S Architecten designs Belgian nursery to resemble "a modest garden pavilion"

Deezen

The compact building in Belgium provides four classrooms, a dining area and staff spaces, which are organised radially around a skylit hall to allow them to "visually flow into each other". In addition, this accentuates the roof shield as a load-bearing tent structure," Weysen told Dezeen.

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