Westeck News

JULY 7, 2023

Content courtesy of Sash Windows London The Origin of Stained Glass Stained glass windows have been around for generations. During the rise of the Gothic, during the 12th century, the art of the stained-glass window flourished exceptionally. Glazing and Leading Glazing i s important for stained glass windows.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2022

One way of doing this was by adding in a large window to the main living space. A large window was added to the main living space. Early in the design, the team discovered in the original drawings that a large window in the main living room space had been left out in the original construction," said Hacker Architects.

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Architizer

JANUARY 24, 2024

’ Superlatives should never factor, choices should be led by overriding environmental factors, and the finished product should complement the setting, not make unreasonable demands. The seven projects that make up this collection all adhere to what Rams was advocating.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 26, 2024

From industry-standard software like SketchUp and AutoCAD to building information modelling concepts, you'll work on real-world projects to gain practical experience and set yourself up for a successful career in the industry." Creativity and freedom of design and expression played crucial roles in this project.

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Deezen

JULY 8, 2022

Below, a basement contains a second guest bedroom, and on the first floor the main ensuite bedroom overlooks the surrounding through large windows. The main bedroom has a large window. The post Timber structure and finishes define London home by Russell Jones appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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Deezen

MAY 10, 2024

The two additions feature matching terracotta tile cladding, angular forms and large windows. All of the new rooms feature windows that stretch to the ceiling and opportunities have been found to bring greenery and planting right up to the interior spaces."

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e-architect

JUNE 8, 2023

Mohammed Bin Rashid City is also an up-and-coming area with a mix of residential, commercial, and entertainment developments and iconic landmarks such as the Dubai Canal and Meydan The design of Gemini Splendor is inspired by the Gemini symbol of the twins and the flamingoes found in the area.

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Deezen

JULY 13, 2023

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. By not applying any finishes to the inside of the structural concrete, we were able to retain the feeling of a bunker," said Plant. The photography is by Will Scott.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 22, 2023

The new residential complex Oasis was created in the spirit of the original design idea of the quarter and consists of a high-rise building (Tower) with an adjoining three-storey apartment building as well as three urban villas (Garden Houses), which were built on a plot near the river Spree of around 5400 sqm designed by landscape architects.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Taking advantage of this, IGArchitects placed windows on all four facades of the home, allowing natural light to pour in. On the ground floor, windows are placed at a clerestory height to provide privacy. Upstairs, smaller slot windows punctuate the concrete to provide light to the bedroom, bathroom and hallway.

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Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The project, called North Fork, sits within the quiet town of Peconic and is named after its location on Long Island's North Fork. For interior finishes, the team used an abundance of wood All of the buildings feature barn-like forms, dark-stained cedar siding, and gabled roofs covered in metal.

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Deezen

MAY 6, 2024

The villas have private pools The two-storey, peach-toned volumes are topped with sloping roofs coated in locally sourced tiles and punctuated by bright blue-painted arched windows. Several walls are finished with fluted plastering and "reverse buttresses" that create shaded walkways.

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Deezen

APRIL 5, 2024

This sits beneath a gable end that has been finished in pale textured brickwork. In these living and circulation areas, the internal finishes mirror those of the outside, with exposed brickwork, tiled floors and dark wooden carpentry bringing a "heavy, yet quiet" quality to the spaces.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

The upper levels are for the residential units and were clad in an exterior insulation finishing system (EIFS) to protect from sun and street sounds on two sides, while the lower levels hold communal areas. The internal common areas on the ground floor have surfaces painted with bright colours and internal windows to help spread light.

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Deezen

JANUARY 2, 2024

Created for a family of four on a narrow site, the home is formed of a cluster of blocks with contrasting finishes that intersect around a series of small courtyards. FujiwaraMuro Architects is based in Osaka and works across various sectors including residential projects, offices and retail spaces.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 6, 2022

BuildHer Collective undertook this project to demonstrate that as women, we have the power to create so much value by coming together to develop property in a joint venture,” Rebeka Morgan explains. However, these crucial considerations weren’t the only reasons the project team went with James Hardie’s latest innovation. James Hardie.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 28, 2023

Sunken Garden Gallery is an exceptional renovation project that captures the essence of historical significance while pushing the boundaries of modern design while also considering the boundaries of public and private. The project quickly expanded to include an exhibition space, private living quarters, and a multifunctional loft.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2024

The small residential complex – called Los Helechos, or The Ferns – is located in Valle de Bravo , a scenic area that is a couple hours by car from Mexico City. Windows are framed with ipe wood, and a pergola is made of laminated pine. The studio used concrete, pine and red brick plastered with stucco for finishes.

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Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

In this lookbook , we feature nine residential projects that demonstrate unique ways of interacting with a site's history by weaving existing ruins into their designs. Until recently, it has been common practice to hide away old structures during adaptive reuse projects.

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Deezen

MAY 11, 2022

Rippled white facades punctured by large windows define the Prospect Place housing development that Pritzker Architecture Award-winning architect Frank Gehry has completed at Battersea Power Station in London. Large windows puncture the white facades. Some of the apartments are finished with light colours and wooden details.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

The area is designated for self-build projects "The very difficult and unusual plot shape defined our direction, as we were not able to create the standard, rectangular house," said architect Jeroen Spee, who co-founded Studio Prototype together with Jeroen Steenvoorden. It results in an internal layout with only a handful of angular walls.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023

Located in the Sydney suburb of Cremorne, the project was a response to "unsustainable sprawl" in the area, looking to maximise the awkward, narrow site of the existing home rather than expanding outwards. In the larger "tower" volume, an upper storey contains a bedroom with a large, deep-set window overlooking the central garden.

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BD+C

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

3 affordable housing projects that serve as social catalysts 0 qpurcell Mon, 09/25/2023 - 12:49 Affordable Housing Trish Donnally, Associate Principal, Perkins Eastman, shares insights from three transformative affordable housing projects. Offices for Harlem RBI are on the first and second floors of the 11-story residential tower.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

Local studio Hill West Architects has completed the sail-shaped Olympia Dumbo residential skyscraper in Brooklyn , which has a design informed by the industrial heritage of the borough. Its facade is clad in precast concrete panels The entirety of the building is clad in precast concrete panels interspersed with slim windows.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

We decided to develop the project along this strong landscape element to reveal a formerly neglected nature by the previous project." In the main corridor, the concrete surfaces are softened by built-in storage and window benches finished in dark wood.

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Deezen

MARCH 25, 2024

A bedroom incorporating a bathtub and a window bench is one of several versatile spaces architect Ulli Heckmann created when renovating this compact apartment in Rotterdam , the Netherlands. Examples include a hidden desk in the children's bedroom and a window bench in the main bedroom.

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Dwell

APRIL 10, 2023

It’s impressive what a designer can do with a home interior to create a space that’s warm, welcoming, and mood-boosting—but without that right hit of daylighting, even the most stunning architectural project can feel dismal. And modern windows and glass doors are larger, stronger, and more energy-efficient than ever.

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Habitus Living

FEBRUARY 22, 2024

Harbour House – located in the quiet residential neighbourhood of Sydney’s lower North Shore – is the transformation of a three-level ‘80s residence, which authentically embodies the owner’s playful yet relaxed personality. The porthole windows and spiral staircase act as the central spine of the three-story home. Finishes Dulux.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2024

Canadian architecture studio D'Arcy Jones Architects has completed a project called John Street Redo, which involved renovating and enlarging an early 1900s home in a way that is "forward-looking without erasing an old building's original charm". The team also added new windows that are all the same width and replaced roof shingles.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2023

Raw finishes and "as found" materials informed by brutalist architecture are used throughout this home , which Portuguese studio Atelier Local has created on a nature reserve near Porto. The living areas and bedrooms are organised across three floors, each finished with exposed materials and minimalist fittings.

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EntreArchitect

APRIL 4, 2017

Many years ago, before Annmarie and I started our residential architecture firm, I was a project manager with Kaeyer, Garment & Davidson Architects in Mt. My first assignment as Project Manager was a major addition and renovation project for a church and facilities in Yorktown Heights. We wanted white windows.

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Deezen

MARCH 30, 2023

In response to the home's thin triangular site, Tsou Arquitectos chose to connect the spaces of the dwelling vertically, giving the project its name. It sits on a narrow plot "The project intends to accommodate the functional programme on a narrow plot in the downtown area of the city," explained the practice.

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Bustler

NOVEMBER 15, 2022

Both designs were taken from the previously announced 20-entry longlist and will compete against 5 others for the title, which this year focuses on “Hard to Build” residential projects.

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Deezen

MAY 15, 2023

Timber battens and mullions cover the facade of the cross-laminated-timber Spruce House in Walthamstow, London , which was completed in 2021 and is the first built project by local practice Ao-ft. Located in a conservation area on an infill site between terraced houses, Ao-ft used cross-laminated timber (CLT) to create the two-storey house.

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Architizer

JANUARY 16, 2024

Each participant seamlessly incorporated LaCantina’s exquisite doors and windows into their projects in inventive ways. Be sure to stay tuned for an in-depth exploration of their award-winning project, which will soon be featured on Architizer! Most Innovative Project: Topanga Canyon Hunting Cabin by MSP Design Inc.,

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2023

Renovated just before the start of the Ukraine war , the apartment is located on the third floor of a five-storey residential building erected in 1912. When I saw the large empty room with its four-metre-high ceiling and four big windows, I immediately came up with a picture of how it would look in the future," she said. "I

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The project involved rebuilding most of the structure, restoring the original facade, but completely replanning the internal layout. Nieby Crofters Cottage is shortlisted for Dezeen Awards 2022 in the residential rebirth category. A new thatch roof was installed, with a dormer window at one end.

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