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MAY 22, 2024

The garden could be glimpsed through a tiny window above the sink, and the only access point was through a shoddy conservatory made from unplasticized PVC. Located at the top of a steep hill overlooking a conservation area, the home had a ground-floor kitchen and a large, private garden—but connections between the two spaces were limited.

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MAY 22, 2024

On the front elevation, the team installed new windows and a modern garage door. Interior finishes include metal siding and steel railings "A set of two stairways connects all three levels, as does a new elevator and bathroom core," the team said.

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JANUARY 22, 2024

Both buildings also have mass timber frames, wooden interior finishes and brick facades. Structural timber elements were left exposed inside Mills Hall contains four classrooms and 12 faculty offices, all of which are afforded views, daylight and operable windows for natural ventilation.

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JANUARY 29, 2024

Prioritising natural light, Oliver Leech Architects expanded the ground floor with an open living, dining and kitchen space, which meets the existing building with a large skylight and a window seat overlooking a small courtyard. The extension features a window seat overlooking the rear courtyard Oliver Leech Architects was founded in 2016.

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Deezen

MAY 16, 2024

Called Zilker Studios, the structure includes 110 affordable apartments operated by local housing organisation Foundation Communities. 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.

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Dwell

MARCH 9, 2023

Swaths of color—including jade green, yellow, and blue—punch up the home’s preserved Victorian details, right down to the stained glass window. CHA upgraded the house’s fabric, structure, and energy performance. Externally, the rear of the house is finished in a contemporary version of ‘rough-cast’ render. Have one to share?

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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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MARCH 10, 2024

The kitchen, living and dining are characterised by structural columns, joinery and a fireplace that serve as both a stylistic feature and function, to withstand the weight of the floor above. The joinery ensured structural integrity and visual appeal, highlighting WOWOWA’s architectural prowess. Indaco’ and ‘Baia’ Windows.

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APRIL 17, 2023

Brooklyn-based studio Worrell Yeung has updated a historic property in New York with a series of gabled buildings clad in various timber finishes and details. One side is marked by a dormer while the other features large windows that orient interior spaces toward the adjacent pond. acres in Westchester County, New York.

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FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The team carved out areas on both the front and rear elevations to form porches, balconies and recessed windows. A second-level porch was informed by the porches found on historic mill houses Finishes include concrete and maple flooring and railings made of CNC-milled maple plywood. The photography is by Keith Isaacs.

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OCTOBER 20, 2023

We looked to the bush – those forested, undeveloped areas of nature that surround the house – while allowing the built structures to adapt to the natural terrain," the studio said. The interior palette uses natural materials like stone and oak and madrone wood finishes.

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MARCH 21, 2024

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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MAY 8, 2024

Inside, one finds bright rooms with earthy finishes such as oak and stone The house is topped with a series of pyramidal roofs that mimic the surrounding mountains. The steel cladding helps protect against wildfire Within the dwelling, one finds bright rooms with earthy finishes such as oak and stone.

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APRIL 4, 2024

New York firm RKTB Architects has completed One Sullivan Place, a mixed-income apartment building that rises 12 storeys and cantilevers in two directions over the rooftop of an adjacent structure. Appearing as two distinct buildings, the structure has a front facade along Sullivan Place and a front facade along Washington Avenue.

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JULY 6, 2023

"The 24-acre property had been neglected for more than a decade, so our work involved refreshing finishes, opening under-lit spaces to the landscape, solving sources of water damage, and shaping a landscape to unify the domestic complex," said In Situ Studio founder Matt Griffin. The photography is by Cristóbal Palma.

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JANUARY 10, 2023

The home, called Wabi Sabi Residence and completed in 2020 is a 4,000-square-foot (370-square metre) structure on a nine-acre lot in the Wasatch Range. It uses a blackened stained finish on its facade. The outdoor stone floor continues into the living spaces, and large format tile finish and hardwoods conceal a radiant heating system.

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Dwell

MAY 1, 2024

They enclosed a balcony to create a larger living area, finished it in cedar and Douglas fir, and then peppered in beloved furnishings. A wall of windows and an expansive built-in banquette with Opio Prussiana fabric by Pierre Frey frames and highlights the breathtaking Silver Lake views of sweeping hills. Have one to share?

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JANUARY 18, 2024

An open-tread staircase has been added to the hallway Alterations to the 198-square-metre home's interior are first seen in its entrance, where a stair with open treads and a white-steel balustrade replaces a solid timber structure that previously restricted light from a skylight above. The photography is by Tom Ferguson.

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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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SEPTEMBER 7, 2023

Vertical wood slats wrap the base The arrangement creates makes the structure appear balanced atop a slate staircase that provides a rustic base for the home's clean white lines. To keep the continuous ceiling surface, inverted beams were used throughout the building." The photography is by Ezequiele Panizzi.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 4, 2023

Earthy finishes were used throughout the home Earthy finishes such as wood and stone are found throughout the dwelling. Garapa wood was used for soffits and for door and window surrounds. White oak was used for the flooring and cabinetry Bathroom finishes include Tadelakt black plaster and Giotto quartzite.

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AUGUST 23, 2023

The exterior is finished in stucco The unadorned exterior is composed of three parts: a dove grey brick base – which wraps the structural piles and porous gravel that raise the house five feet above grade for flood resilience – smooth, light grey stucco and a charcoal standing-seam metal roof. Because what would you add to it?"

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Dwell

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

Architecture studio Raumus applied flattering finishes and created flexible spaces for work, play, and family living. The ceiling has been finished with a dark lauan plywood that matches the color of the existing beams and columns, while the lower part of the ceiling is finished with a lighter color to complement the modern furniture.

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MAY 4, 2024

To the north, the classrooms, meditation spaces and two art workshops are housed in the main timber-framed, larch-clad structure that will silver over time to "camouflage" with the trees. High-level windows and sections of overhead glazing offer a constant, relaxing visual connection to the outdoors."

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JUNE 21, 2022

Kariouk Architects has completed MORE Cabin, a dramatic cantilevered structure overlooking a lake in Québec meant to stand out from its natural surroundings. The holiday home features a cantilevered structure. The structure overlooks Canada's Lac du Brochet. The interiors of the cabin were finished with wood.

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Dwell

JULY 27, 2022

Project Details: Location: Aichi, Japan Architect: Nori Architects / @nori_architects Builder: TOKORO Structural Engineer: Seiji Okawa Textile Designer: Yuki Tsutsumi Equipment Advisor: Kozo Takase Lighting Advisor: CHIPS LLC.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2023

Bright white plaster clads the Burnet Road Offices Dating to 1961, the complex, which consists of three semi-connected structures, had served a range of functions over the years. Called Burnet Road Offices, the project involved the adaptive reuse of a small commercial complex along a main street in Austin. The photography is by Casey Dunn.

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NOVEMBER 17, 2023

The structural frame is a mix of concrete, steel and cross-laminated timber – the latter used for roof and floor decking. The unique and high-performing envelope combines fibreglass windows and electrochromic glazing at the south to maximise access to daylight and views while reducing solar heat gain."

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

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Dwell

JULY 26, 2022

The carbon-sequestering construction is on display throughout the interiors, where Maich Swift Architects added subtle finishes and fixtures for warm, welcoming spaces. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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MAY 16, 2023

Eighteen-inch Corten steel panels wrap around the exterior of the home and align with perimeter measurements and window ledges. This allowed for a clean finish and avoided the cost of cutting metal. Dark metal flashing caps the house and clean black frames mark the windows. The photography is by Brad Feinknopf.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2023

The structure stands on one ‘leg,’ suspended over a terrace to create an open-air ‘living room’ sheltered from rain and snow. A discreet door provides access inside, with the cladding layer peeled back to reveal the metal structure supporting the impressive cantilever. Have one to share? Post it here.

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Dwell

AUGUST 17, 2023

The standalone’s large windows and neutral wood finishes provide the owners with a soothing space for their practice. It is a unique structure arising between pines, gracefully standing on the grass, without there being any other material obstructing its access. Have one to share? Post it here.

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MARCH 1, 2023

Read: Ryall Sheridan raises Wetlands House above coastal site on New York's Long Island This airy living room has west-facing windows that overlook the adjacent tree farm. Ash flooring continues from the primary room into the more enclosed rooms like the primary bedroom, where large white-framed windows direct views.

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JUNE 19, 2022

The team decided to strip the three-storey building down to its structural elements and completely revamp the facades and interior layout. On the street-facing facade, windows were kept small enough to retain privacy while still allowing light to enter and for the inhabitants to view the surroundings. Engineering: Tomás Rodríguez.

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JANUARY 31, 2022

The interiors of the home are finished with natural materials. "It For example, in the ground floor kitchen, the studio preserved a couple of structural masonry walls to evade having to replace them with supportive frames made from energy-intensive resources such as steel. Structural engineer: Architecture for London.

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