Deezen

MARCH 28, 2024

US studio Michael Hennessey Architecture has revitalised an ageing suburban house near San Francisco , adding black cladding and bright finishes to form a family home that bridges the past, present and future. Interior finishes include ash cabinetry, large-format porcelain floor tiles, and ceramic tiles around the fireplace.

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

Located in Carmel-by-the-Sea, California , the cedar house was originally constructed in 1961 and expanded in 1969 and again in 1971, with unusually shaped rooms, rounded seating spaces and colourful glass accents. The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. The home features stained glass elements.

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Deezen

MARCH 13, 2022

The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes," said the studio, and from there they decided to update the entire house. The former bay windows have been replaced with a solid white facade. Conversely, the rear has a large glass sliding door and is clad in weathered wood. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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Deezen

JANUARY 18, 2024

metre-high glass openings that lead out to a landscaped patio. Angled timber screens and greenery ensure privacy for the bathroom A concrete ceiling in Hidden Garden House's kitchen curves upwards to help draw in the winter sun and provide summer shading, while operable clerestory windows allow natural ventilation.

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The Spaces

JULY 5, 2023

After creating the blueprints, their design was reviewed by structural engineers, the Johnstones told CNN in 2012. The circular volume is the primary living space, with floor-to-ceiling windows in the living room, kitchen and four bedrooms.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Energy-efficient glass was provided by Panelite Baldridge Architects acted as both the designer and general contractor – a return to its roots, as the studio began as a design-build firm but shifted gears in 2010. On the exterior, crisp-white plaster was added to the original concrete masonry. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Read: FGMF covers Brazilian house in translucent shell Floor-to-ceiling windows and the continuation of the interior ceiling to the exterior soffit create a subtle transition to the outside, marked by a thin black, metallic frame. In the dining area, a glass door opens to a wooden pergola that supports climbing plants.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 8, 2022

The stacked glass volumes added to the rear of the house reference the irregular rhythm of the traditional dormers that are a feature of the Victorian terrace. A void connecting the two levels is topped with a translucent glass box that maximises natural light and glows like a lantern at night. Structural engineer: Blue Engineering.

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Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

In some areas, stretches of glass are covered with wooden screens. Large window openings are screened with wood slats to provide seclusion from the neighbours and admit filtered light into interior spaces," the team said. The western wall is a vast expanse of glass that provides views of the ski resort and surrounding mountains.

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Deezen

APRIL 7, 2022

In the rear, large stretches of glass offer a strong connection to the backyard, which features a reflecting pool with lilies and fish, and a garden filled with native flora, butterflies and birds. Large windows and skylights illuminate the upper level. The largest window is 11 feet wide and 10 feet tall (3.3 by three metres).

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2023

A large living, dining and kitchen area opens onto a balcony sandwiched between full-height sliding glass doors and the glass facade, planted with trees that extend above the home's roofline. Flooded with light from the full-height windows during the day, at night concealed strips of lighting bring an atmospheric feel to the interiors.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The elevated one-bed retreat’s suspended feeling is enhance by wall of glass and a netted loft. The main highlight is the huge window / skylight paired with the generous hammock mezzanine—a place to feel suspended mid-forest, with nothing but the panoramic view ahead and the gentle sway of treetops above. Have one to share?

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Deezen

JUNE 26, 2023

Down one side, a series of steps finished in the same pigment offer outdoor seating and leads to open spaces at the top of the garden, where softer landscaping accommodates safer play for the client's children. The open living space extends towards the front of the house, where a bay window frames views of the front garden.

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Dwell

JANUARY 4, 2024

Project Details: Location: London, United Kingdom Architect: Hayhurst & Co. / @ hayhurstandco Footprint: 2,000 square feet Builder: ReBuild London Structural Engineer: Ian Wright Associates Energy Consultant: Mesh Energy CLT Engineer & Installer: Eurban Ltd. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2023

While parts of the Floating House are enclosed by wood-framed windows, around 70 per cent of its spaces are left open to the outside, including cantilevering balconies and a rooftop terrace. The internal spaces are set back within the concrete frame, surrounded by folding glass doors with dark-wood frames.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2022

Flat, overhanging roofs shade patios and large stretches of glass. Olson Kundig added glass windows with sweeping views. Warm wooden tones contrast with metal finishes in silver and black tones. The structural system is made of galvanized steel, and facades are clad in knotty western red cedar that was lightly stained.

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Deezen

AUGUST 24, 2022

"The double-skin facade is designed to protect the building from the harsh sunlight, reduce the reflection on the glass facade, and encourage the wind flow and ventilation," said IDIN Architects. In some areas the window openings are left exposed, while in others the glazing is shielded by perforated or opaque metal screens.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 23, 2022

Behind the glass partition lies a sitting room and a kitchen with oatmeal-coloured cabinetry as well as a small dining area. The second floor is illuminated by six new dormer windows and accommodates another two bedrooms plus their respective en-suite bathrooms. Structural engineer: Price and Myers.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Porous walls form the facade, courtyards, and window coverings of a family’s indoor/outdoor suburban residence. Clues of visual continuity, such as wall height datums and surface finish, work to break down distinctions between inside and out. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2023

Ménard Dworkind renovated the Frank McGrath-designed house This created a contemporary dormer that holds the primary suite's generous bathroom Behind the grey brick house, the backyard was excavated, creating a walkout basement with floor-to-ceiling windows that maximize daylight below ground level. The photography is by David Dworkind.

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Deezen

JULY 18, 2022

Ample glazing in the main suite – including a large window and bathroom skylight – offers an ever-changing interplay of light and shadow, the team said. Disappearing glass doors" lead to a covered patio with an outdoor kitchen, and beyond it, the pool. Structural engineer: GOGO Structural Engineers.

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Deezen

MARCH 27, 2024

A new arched-shaped rounded steel staircase rises in front of one of the original stained glass windows," said the studio. Read: Dash Marshall converts historic Detroit garage into black box theatre Both galleries were finished in a textured plaster.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

acres and was inspired by the visual language of the neighbouring warehouses such as punched windows and linear massing. As mandated by the client for economy, the entire building is concrete rather than glass like other local office buildings. The entire building is concrete rather than glass. Civil engineer: Civilitude.

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Dwell

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

Typical to apartments at the time, the existing floor plan presented a clear division between living and bedroom/ bathing spaces, and original large windows provided ample natural light and effective ventilation. The void reveals glimpses of previously concealed timber structure and frames an everchanging view of the sky. Post it here.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2022

TBA repaired the brick facade and replaced windows. Finishes include polished concrete flooring and plywood wall cladding. Windows and skylights bring in daylight and offer a connection to the exterior. Structural engineer: Lateral. Read: Studiotwentysix adds plywood-lined loft extension to Edwardian family home.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Owners and architects Saga Karlsson and Edouard Boisse designed their lakeside retreat with a matte finish that goes with the greens of spring or a winter whiteout. Upon arrival, internal large windows across the front façade blur the boundary between inside and out. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Deezen

MARCH 6, 2022

TYPE 's design centres around simple, quality materials that can be left exposed, so they don't need external finishes. Details include an exposed concrete structure, lime plaster walls, a floor of quarry tiles and furniture elements made from ash and Douglas fir. An upholstered window seat lines the picture window.

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e-architect

AUGUST 12, 2023

Gracefully cascading down the steep terrain from the south, the home creates an inviting entry courtyard through the strategic separation from the adjacent slope, featuring descending terraced gardens that lead visitors to the glass-enclosed foyer.

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Deezen

JULY 31, 2022

Based on a series of facade studies, overhangs and windows were strategically placed to reduce solar heat gain and promote cross-ventilation. Windows provide framed views. On the second level, windows provide framed views "while not distracting from the vaulted, winged forms of the roof", the team said.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 12, 2022

It acts as a buffer between the living spaces and the windows. Read: Nori Architects uses simple finishes and exposed structure for minimalist home in Japan. "In Glass doors front a large first-floor bedroom. Structural engineer: DN-Archi. "On a sunny day, the handrail becomes an extended washing line.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 9, 2022

The 3,200-square foot (300-square metre) home nestled in the Sierra Nevada Mountains was designed to shed snow with a steep gable form and looks out to the lake with floor-to-roofline windows. The final brushed version of the Shou Sugi Ban was chosen for its preserved finish after the rigors of testing.". Structural engineer: MWA.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 18, 2022

In doing so, a portion of the original structure is retained to establish this relationship, while the modern architectural addition is linked through visual weight and finish. . Exploring the client’s craft as both a concreter and structural engineer, the addition is a modern counterpart to the original.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 6, 2022

The windows and interior spaces also follow the vertical and horizontal orientation. The bedroom loft captures views of the forest through tall vertical windows that mimic the trees outside. A steep sloping roof line flows downward where the living spaces have wider horizontal windows framing the seascape. Designer: Diana Ruiz.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

We wanted to capture the forward-leaning spirit of technology in metal and glass to evoke machined precision, transparency, and modernity. The greatest design challenge was implementing and detailing a complex design and optimizing the energy performance of an all-glass building. How have your clients responded to the finished project?

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Dwell

MAY 12, 2023

New steel and glass doors and windows complement the existing domestic features with an industrial aesthetic. Have one to share? Post it here. Some original features of the house such as the fireplaces and ceiling moldings were retained and renovated.

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Architizer

JANUARY 9, 2022

To offer a new experience for visitors, we have created a full-height window that overlooks the stone feature wall outside the room. The main design feature of the bathrooms is the shower area, which we have incorporated a tempered glass ceiling into our design. Tomi Atelier. © Tomi Atelier. © Tomi Atelier. © Tomi Atelier.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 25, 2022

Throughout the home’s interior, fixtures and finishes were designed collaboratively by SAW and one of the homeowners, Kina Ingersoll, an interior designer. The connected primary bathroom is likewise organized around a window that reveals the front yard’s camphor tree. Ingersoll also selected all of the furniture. Source by SAW.

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