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Designing a Nature-Embracing Modern Home in Palo Alto, USA

ArchDaily

Courtesy of Feldman Architecture and Western Window Systems When it came to designing a nature-embracing modern home in Palo Alto, California, USA, architect Tai Ikegami took his responsibility to protect and venerate the magnificent trees on the lot seriously.

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Combeau Arquitectura designs weekend home outside Santiago inspired by its natural context

Avontuura

The post Combeau Arquitectura designs weekend home outside Santiago inspired by its natural context appeared first on Åvontuura. The program was divided into three buildings to create a “village-like” house to provide multiple and different experiences.

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Expanding the Architectural Prospects of Timber in Its Natural Form

ArchDaily

This led to the exploration of whole timber forms in ancient structures, such as log cabins , which layered timber in different cross-sections to form home profiles. The stems can be split, grain patterns changed, and some woods, such as oak and cedar, are easily reduced while others can become intractable.

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Wooden Inspiration for Your Home: Bringing Nature Indoors

Aric Gitomer Architect

In recent years, there has been a renewed interest in using wood in home décor, with residential architects and homeowners alike finding new and creative ways to incorporate it into their living spaces. Wooden Floors One of the most popular ways to incorporate wood into your home is by installing wooden floors.

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The Use of Natural Stone in Contemporary Argentinian Architecture

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Image © Gonzalo Viramonte From Tafí del Valle to San Carlos de Bariloche , the implementation of natural stone in contemporary Argentine architecture reveals the decisions of architects seeking to maintain a dialogue with their surrounding environment and highlight the purity of materials.

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In a Polish forest, Mobius Architekci Studio creates a timber-clad home ‘bathed in nature’

Archinect

Commissioned by an art lover and collector, the home seeks to capture the aura of an art gallery while responding to its natural surroundings. Described as “elegant and knotless” by the team, the timber cladding was chosen to allow the building to be “bathed in nature,” blending into its forest landscape.

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How to Improve Natural Light and Ventilation in the Bathroom With a Shower Window

ArchDaily

Image © Tom Ferguson As one of the smallest spaces in the home , shower rooms often find it difficult to get enough light. Hidden Garden House. Read more »

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