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Pass-Through Windows: Inspiring the Design of Easy-Open Spaces

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Cortesia de Western Window Systems The desire for fluid integration between spaces has become increasingly relevant in contemporary architecture. This is achieved through architectural elements such as large windows and doors, which dissolve barriers through the simple action of opening and closing. Read more ยป

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Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames

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Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook , which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. Whether painted wood, plastic or metal, opting for colourful window frames is an easy way to brighten a residential interior. in Porto , including its window frames and doors.

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Redrawing Boundaries: The Three Principles of Minimalist Windows

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This condition prompted the creation of architectural designs that not only integrated windows as functional elements but also as compositional. Thanks to technological innovations, windows with slender framings and wider openings were achieved, as exemplified in works such as Villa Savoye and Farnsworth House. Read more ยป

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Eight homes where internal windows and partitions maximise light

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In this lookbook , we have collected eight projects that use internal glazing and partitions to create brighter home interiors and increased connectivity between spaces. While the primary use of windows is for daylight access and ventilation, they can also play a key role in visually connecting spaces within the home.

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Ten residential interiors framed by statement windows

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From circular openings in an Indonesian dwelling to the lofty skylights of an English barn-style house, our latest lookbook features 10 residential interiors with striking windows. Architects and designers often use unusual windows in their projects to create visual interest within both residential and commercial interiors.

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KPF reveals supertall Midtown Manhattan tower behind arched windows

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The interiors have been designed to provide “venues of quiet retreat and spirited engagement,” while also targeting LEED , WELL , and WIREDSCORE certifications. Image credit: Binyan Studios When completed in 2025, the 450,000-square-foot tower will contain residential and office functions alongside ground-floor retail.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

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For our latest lookbook , we've collected eight window seats in homes across the world including clever custom-made solutions in wood and concrete. By installing a window seat, interior designers don't just add extra seating to a room, they also create a peaceful space that can be used for contemplation and relaxation.

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