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

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Crafted with double-width CMU exterior walls and inserted Douglas fir floor and roof structure, the entire residence was conceived with resilience in mind. A discreet utility wing block houses storage, laundry amenities, and a second bathroom." Have one to share? Post it here.

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The Kitchen in This Pacific Northwest Retreat Is Made From Douglas Fir Felled On-Site

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Located in Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, the rambler-style home utilized the trees for the roof and a coffee table, too. The house is 1,700 square feet, and reaches into the landscape with a sheltering roof and screen walls to create usable outdoor spaces on all sides. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Field Architecture clads flowing Sonoma house in copper

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California studio Field Architecture designed this Sonoma Valley house out of a trio of fanning copper-clad pavilions with butterfly roofs. The roofs – composed of two triangular planes each that slope toward the centre – collect rainwater and redirect it to river-rock basins.

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NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte contrasts red concrete pool house with green landscape

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The Refuge has a curved concrete roof that spans across the length of the pavilion. They are then used as a finish for the insulated inner shell of the pavilion.". The concrete roof of the pool house extends over an outside patio and curves around the pavilion. Structural engineer: Util. Interior: ILB.

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Bell Phillips creates The Tree House pavilion at London's Elephant Park

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The pavilion has a triangular form, which comprises three volumes connected by an oversailing roof terrace that functions as a viewing platform. Its framework is largely built from cross-laminated timber, finished with timber cladding and bamboo decking. The two other volumes house utility spaces including toilets and refuse stores.

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Pistachio Cabinets, Chunky Terrazzo, and Red Marble Amp Up a 1960s Apartment

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Full-height joinery accommodates utilities – new laundry, a fridge, and a concealed appliance area for a toaster, kettle, and coffee machine. A new skylight cuts through the pitched roof, offering natural light and creating spatial complexity in the apartment’s small quarters. Have one to share? Post it here.

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New farm house in Old Romney Marsh, Kent

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The main building takes a vernacular agricultural barn form, with a seamed zinc roof and a combination of natural and black timber cladding. Exposed unfinished plaster was embraced to give a very simple finish and add interest whilst keeping to budget. Structural Engineer – Stephen Evans Associates. Glazing – Norrsken.

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