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Stef Claes models rural Belgian home on mid-century modern architecture

Deezen

Geneva-based architect Stef Claes took cues from mid-century and local architecture to create House in the Fields, a low-lying home in the Belgian countryside. Set within a wide agricultural landscape, the home has white-painted walls and black accents, which Claes said draws on mid-century modern buildings in the United States.

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The Best Suited Finishes for Wood Floors

Aric Gitomer Architect

It undergoes cleaning and processing and finally, the finished product is what goes onto the structures. Finishes can be grouped into classes based on what they have to offer. There are varnishes, oils, waxes, and much more that are used as finishes on the wood. Oil finishes are highly popular with carpenters and woodworkers.

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A Wall of Books Puts the Finishing Touch on This Rough-Hewn Backyard Home in Austin

Dwell

Their vision was to create a modern house nestled in the backyard while preserving the charm of their existing 1940s, 850-square-foot Arts and Crafts bungalow. At the core of this home is a living space which contains an exceptional library housing a two-story bookshelf that holds an extensive collection of art and architectural volumes.

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30 Japanese Homes that Use Metal for Interior Accents

ArchDaily

Image © Yusuke Fujioka Contemporary Japanese interiors incorporate elements both of tradition and modernity to embody the country's innovative spirit while maintaining a profound respect for its history and cultural heritage. Read more »

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arnau estudi d’arquitectura transforms ruinous catalan farmhouse into a modern home

designboom

the architects sensitively transform the cabanya del perer with full-height glazing and warm timber finishes. The post arnau estudi d’arquitectura transforms ruinous catalan farmhouse into a modern home appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Francois Verhoeven Architects uses contrasting finishes for Villa K340

Deezen

Dutch studio Francois Verhoeven Architects has completed Villa K340, a house in The Hague formed of interlocking blocks finished with contrasting timber and plaster. The garage at the front of the home is topped by a green roof. The studio also completed Villa SG21, a blackened wood home with a turfed roof in Rotterdam.

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BXB studio transforms old Polish homestead into modern farmhouse

Avontuura

Each particular barn was finished with different styles of wood texture to reflect the individual character of the historical buildings. The post BXB studio transforms old Polish homestead into modern farmhouse appeared first on Åvontuura.

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