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"Bomb blast" window cut into world war two bunker holiday home

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UK studio Corstorphine & Wright has converted a world war two bunker in Dorset, UK, into a holiday home with a blast-shaped window cut in its front. Corstorphine & Wright worked with structural engineer Symmetrys to maintain a sense of history by retaining almost all of the existing structure.

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Telescope House by Wendell Burnette offers framed views of Sedona

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It is naturally fireproof along with steel-plate window frames." The interior features dark-toned finishes, which serve as a "welcome respite for the eyes in the desert". A lacquer finish was added in high-use areas. The western portion of the plan encompasses two bedrooms and a primary suite, along with a carport.

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Hermon is eclectic to the core

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An argument could be made for adaptive reuse as the epitome of sustainability, and for Hermon, the revitalisation of the original structure minimised waste and saved embodied energy. At the same time, solar panels were installed, in addition to a Tesla battery, to store energy for electric cars and the home itself. Lighting RBW.

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Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"

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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. Clerestory windows were installed in the kitchen. Structural engineer: ZFA.

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Studio Schicketanz renovates Henry Hill's mid-century house on the California coast

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The studio renovated the finishes and restored some of the original layouts. Each of the home's windows is unique — including narrow vertical fenestrations, triple arches, multicoloured "dalle de verre", cross-reeded privacy windows, domed skylights and floor-to-ceiling plate glass. Mechanical engineer : Monterey Energy Group.

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Translucent Screens Slide Open to Bring Fresh Breezes Through This London Home

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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.

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Neil Dusheiko transforms London fashion showroom into light-filled home

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A lift was installed to provide easy access to the upper floors of the house, which can also be reached via a central staircase. In the stairwell, a newly installed skylight and a wall of gridded glazing on the first-floor landing allow sunlight to seep into the interior. Structural engineer: Price and Myers.

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