Remove Firms Remove Project Remove Roofing Remove Structural Engineering
article thumbnail

Unconventionally Framed: When to Enlist the Expertise of a Structural Engineer

EntreArchitect

It’s a fact; many times residential structures are simple and straight-forward enough that a structural engineer is not required. Pre-engineered wood roof trusses and engineered wood floor joists or trusses are common. Many times, a structural engineer is not involved with these homes.

article thumbnail

Gluck+ covers Hollywood Hills home with an angular roof

Deezen

A faceted roof on slender columns tops this home by Gluck+ in Los Angeles ' Hollywood Hills neighbourhood, covering the residence "like a parasol". Simply named California House, the single-family residence was completed by New York City firm Gluck+ on a "spectacular" steep site overlooking LA. The project was designed for a family.

Roofing 104
Insiders

Sign Up for our Newsletter

This site is protected by reCAPTCHA and the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service apply.

article thumbnail

Studio MK27 nests living areas under giant roof of Brazilian beach house

Deezen

Studio MK27 designed Vista House with a smaller envelope nested under a long gabled roof. The residence home sits on top of a 46-metre-high cliff above Transco's sea escarpments, which are "sculpted by the lagging and constant action of Bahia's waters" according to the firm. metres tall, and 60 metres long.

Roofing 108
article thumbnail

In Situ Studio cuts "hoop" opening in cantilevered welcome centre roof

Deezen

Local architecture firm In Situ Studio wrapped an art museum visitor centre in Raleigh, North Carolina with darkened steel and cantilevered a roof with an aperture over its patio. The roof features a rounded triangle roof opening made of aluminium. Project credits: Client: North Carolina Museum of Art Contractor: Frank L.

Roofing 70
article thumbnail

MVRDV and GRAS Reynés reference Camper shoes for Project Gomila buildings

Deezen

Project Gomila features seven buildings informed by Camper shoe design. Called Project Gomila, the 15,000-square-metre scheme incorporates 60 homes, offices and social spaces designed through collaboration between Dutch firm MVRDV and Spanish studio GRAS Reynés. Las Casitas also has balconies and roof terraces.

Project 97
article thumbnail

Copper-clad bamboo "petals" envelop meditation space in Bali by Ibuku

Deezen

Lumi Shala is covered in shiny copper shingles Designed to convey a feeling of lightness and connection to nature, the studio space is enveloped by a layering of bamboo forms, designed in collaboration with Kul Kul Farm , Bamboo Pure and structural engineering firm Atelier One.

Space 141
article thumbnail

Hamptons artist studio by Worrell Yeung is tucked among the trees

Deezen

The Brooklyn-based firm was tasked with designing the 800-square-foot (74-square-metre) addition for a Long Island house belonging to a florist and a painter. Rectangular in plan, the building has a gabled roof and walls clad in pine boards that were stained black to match the main house. The ground floor also has a powder room.