Dwell

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022

Double-glazed windows with hardwood frames, highly insulated floors and roofs and the raw concrete slab provide a solar passive section heated by northern highlight windows. Houses We Love: Every day we feature a remarkable space submitted by our community of architects, designers, builders, and homeowners.

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Inspiration Home Diagram Structural Engineering 98

Deezen

MARCH 15, 2024

US studio CCY Architects has clad a mountainside house in patinated copper panels and tilted the roof to adhere with the topography of its site in Colorado. Known as DNA Alpine, the 4,000-square foot (372-square metre) home was completed in 2022 and designed to "disappear into or somehow become" the 75-acre site in San Miguel County.

Housing 127

Housing Architect Civil Engineering Engineering 127

Deezen

JANUARY 26, 2024

British architecture practice Studio Bark has worked with students from the University of East London to devise a roof-supporting column with otherwise unusable timber at a site within ancient English woodland. So we then questioned, can we use this timber, which is very much not the sort of stuff you buy on the shelf."

Structure 127

Structure Structural Engineering Students Technique 127

Deezen

APRIL 23, 2024

The timber cabin is wrapped by an external skin clad with cedar shingles "The idea behind the Monocoque Cabin was inspired by the construction techniques used in the aerospace and automotive industries, which are renowned for their efficient material utilization," Markos told Dezeen. The photography is by Peter Markos and Efe Onikinci.

Technique 127

Technique Structural Engineering Structure Construction 127

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

This inspiring concept has set the tone for the design of this building for us," he continued. A layered concrete facade wraps around the structure Located east of the cemetery's central court of honour, a winding pathway framed by trees gently slopes downwards into a concrete patio at the front of the visitor centre.

Civil Engineering 122

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 122

Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

Inspired by the client's Larry Poons paintings, the bricks are choreographed to convey movement. One of the inspirations behind our modular approach started with voxels and pixels that not only can move in three dimensions but, by dint of their shadows," Johnson told Dezeen. The roof design accommodates a future green roof.

Housing 128

Housing Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 128

Deezen

APRIL 4, 2022

A narrow passageway divides this cottage with a metal roof by Naturehumaine , marking the entrance to the home and providing privacy to a detached guest suite and atelier. The building's exterior was inspired by the vernacular constructions of the area, a region of Quebec known as the Eastern Townships. Structural engineer: Geniex.

Roofing 127

Roofing Exterior Structural Engineering Windows 127

Deezen

DECEMBER 28, 2023

25:8 Architecture + Urban Design added a cedar-clad extension to an Ottawa home "The project was inspired by a bird in flight. The architecture aspires to challenge the traditional conventions of 'firmness' by creating a dynamic structure that makes the building appear to soar," the 25:8 Architecture + Urban Design team told Dezeen.

Housing 119

Housing Architecture Structural Engineering Design 119

Deezen

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The ambition of the project is to inspire attractive local hikes and nature experiences in the surrounding area, with the aim of boosting public health for locals and tourists," explained David Fjågesund, architect at Feste. This prevents the use of heavy vehicles and machinery that can cause damage to the surroundings," Fjågesund said.

Installation 130

Installation Design Landscape Roofing 130

Deezen

JUNE 13, 2023

"Our project was of a different scale with a much faster project timeline, but there is some interesting engineering, as a result of which the space lends itself to being a generous host for relatively large-scale artworks." We hope that people who are looking to escape from busy city life will enjoy the tranquillity of this space."

Art 144

Art Manufacturing Engineering Engineering 144

Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The interior features a C-shaped plan An exterior staircase – shaded by a black partition lattice made of local purple rosewood – leads up to a roof terrace with 360-degree views. Rogelio Rojas Castro Structural engineering: Ing. The bands of orange-coloured millstones are divided by a central column of rounded stones.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 22, 2022

The contemporary architecture of Nanjing takes its inspiration from nature in form and appearance”, says MVRDV founding partner Winy Maas. Also included in these non-accessible roofs are two 500-square-metre reed beds that naturally filter and clean water as part of the building’s greywater recycling system. Image © Atchain.

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Nature Inspiration Masterplanning Diagram 52

Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

To navigate this site, the studio used methods it said were inspired by the growth patterns of polypore fungi, by simultaneously "stepping down the slope and flaring out". These hold classrooms and utilise the slope with three storeys that line up with the two-storey central structure.

Consulting 132

Consulting Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Residential 132

Dwell

OCTOBER 5, 2022

Project Details: Location: Northcote, Victoria, Australia Architect: Ben Callery Architects Builder: Keenan Built Structural Engineer: Richard Rees From the Architect: "Raw and honest locally sourced materials are used throughout. Hand-made craft of great builders is expressed throughout.

Home 105

Home Structural Engineering Renovation Engineering 105

ArchiDiaries

AUGUST 17, 2022

The contemporary architecture of Nanjing takes its inspiration from nature in form and appearance”, says MVRDV founding partner Winy Maas. Also included in these non-accessible roofs are two 500-square-metre reed beds that naturally filter and clean water as part of the building’s greywater recycling system. .

Nature 52

Nature Inspiration Masterplanning Structural Engineering 52

aasarchitecture

MARCH 5, 2024

Character & Regional Inspiration Poised as an impactful gateway, the extension design complements the materials and form of the existing airport campus and offers an iconic Portland experience for travelers. The entire south-facing roof of the concourse is solar ready. Electrical Engineer: Interface Engineering, Inc.

Civil Engineering 52

Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering Consulting 52

Deezen

OCTOBER 16, 2023

The building's original arched windows, stucco walls and terracotta roof were kept intact "As part of a restoration, the challenge was to work within the historic context while creating experiences that are appealing to the modern traveler," the team said. The building's terracotta tile roof was retained, as well.

Building 128

Building Architecture Consulting Renovation 128

Dwell

NOVEMBER 27, 2022

Inspired from the geometric rationality of a Roman architectural loggia, which acts as both practical and functional, Villa Jägersro’s facade toward the lake recreates the loggia. Triangulated pillars provide a convex, graphic shape and unique form while also encapsulating gutters that collect and disperse the rainwater from the flat roof.

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IT Sketching Structural Engineering Safety 132

aasarchitecture

MAY 24, 2024

Inspiring Space for Making and Teaching Art The 33,000 sf Winter Visual Arts Center is the center of creative life on campus. Faculty studios and Art History seminar rooms are set on a Mezzanine overlooking the teaching studios, filling the building’s volume while allowing double-height studios of inspiring space.

Visualization 52

Visualization Art Architect Consulting 52

Dwell

APRIL 14, 2023

Staggered bricks give the retreat’s facade a defined jaw that’s complemented by a generous amount of glass and a butterfly roof. The design was inspired by an Indian tradition in which food offered to the gods (Naivaidya) is surrounded by water. The butterfly roof creates the illusion of a floating or flying house in nature. "The

Windows 98

Windows Structural Engineering Roofing Glass 98

Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

Local studio Daniel Joseph Chenin has placed a sprawling stone residence around an 1850s fort-inspired rotunda outside of Las Vegas , Nevada. Daniel Joseph Chenin settled the 7,800-square foot (725-square-metre) house on an acre rock outcrop near government-protected land in Las Vegas Valley, looking out to Red Rock Canyon.

Housing 111

Housing Building Civil Engineering Structural Engineering 111

aasarchitecture

MARCH 13, 2024

Further project partners are LAVA for the architecture, and insglück for the exhibition, supported by Schlaich bergermann partner for the structural engineering, and the Japanese architect of record Tokuoka Sekkei, and the Japanese construction company Mugishima Construction.

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Concept Structural Engineering Structure Visualization 83

Dwell

FEBRUARY 13, 2024

The smaller, tall one is an office with a ladder to access custom shelving, while its partner is a Japanese-inspired tea room with tatami mats and shoji screens. Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: MRTN Architects / @ mrtn_architects Footprint: 86 and 235 square feet Builder: Rod Greaves Structural Engineer: C.

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Client Clients Structural Engineering Technique 107

Deezen

JUNE 20, 2023

Located in the neighborhood of Lavaca, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places, the design had to adhere to Historic Design Guidelines that required a front porch, specific roof profiles, window proportions and materials. Three open-air courtyards separate these spaces. The photography is by Timothy Hursley.

Housing 111

Housing Exterior Structural Engineering Engineering 111

Dwell

MAY 17, 2023

The original architecture explored a garden-court concept: three detached structures around a generous enclosed garden inspired by Latin American courtyards. The slope to the west allowed a low-profile addition to be placed just low enough to maintain lake views across its roof from the main house. Have one to share?

Site 72

Site IT Remodeling Structural Engineering 72

Deezen

MARCH 6, 2023

While the renovation did not expand the footprint, unused attic space was extended from the top floor to the sloped, charcoal-coloured standing-seam metal roof. The travertine, which is inspired by the original fireplace, is complemented by warm white oak panelling and flooring. The photography is by David Dworkind.

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Home Renovation Structural Engineering Regulation 106

Architizer

OCTOBER 6, 2022

The structure was created simply by installing a roof over the RC foundation deeply rooted underground. Structural calculations dictate the roof slope of a 60-degree-angle to withstand the snow load. Architizer: what inspired the initial concept for your design? Size: 0 sqft – 1000 sqft. Team Members.

Housing 94

Housing Structural Engineering Design Roofing 94

Deezen

FEBRUARY 9, 2024

The roof is undulating, and the facades are clad in burnt wood. Features include hand-painted wallpaper murals Special features include a concrete fireplace surrounded by a tattoo-inspired basrelief and hand-painted wallpaper murals.

Structure 119

Structure Architect Civil Engineering Client 119

Architizer

MAY 11, 2022

The distinctly modern forms contrast with the organic surrounds they occupy but the materiality and scale of the structures make them ‘of the landscape’… like they fit right in. Architizer: What inspired the initial concept for your design? © Feldman Architecture. Products / Materials .

Site 98

Site Modern Civil Engineering Architecture 98

aasarchitecture

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023

Photo © Pat Phuchamni The design is inspired from his name, “Puey” meaning earth mound that nourishes, cultures and strengthens a tree from its base, reflecting back to how he devoted his whole life for the importance of environmental ecology within his homeland. Sanitary Engineer: TPM Consultants Co., Contractor: Pre-Built Public Co.,

Architect 72

Architect Consulting Roofing Engineering 72

Dwell

MARCH 31, 2023

The form of the addition was inspired by the form of the existing dwelling and its gable roofs, and also the unusual shape of the block. An existing, untouched bedroom wing allows their extended family to visit on occasions, whilst also being able to be closed off completely when no one is visiting.

Structural Engineering 111

Structural Engineering Consulting Housing Renovation 111

Architizer

OCTOBER 19, 2022

The client was very inspired by my cabin at Longbranch and similar houses in forest settings. A glass corner and large sliding doors connect this space to exterior patios, where large roof overhangs support year-round usability. Water Cabin’s materiality draws inspiration from the weathered informality of a cabin. Year: 2020.

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Exterior Contract Structural Engineering Engineering 69

Architizer

JANUARY 16, 2023

The success of the project lies in its airy, soaring roof and a series of inventive structural solutions. It also features a double-layer ETFE cushion system on the roof that mitigates variations in temperature. It also features a double-layer ETFE cushion system on the roof that mitigates variations in temperature.

Cities 98

Cities Architecture Roofing Structural Engineering 98

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023

Mork-Ulnes Architects designed the home with a gabled roof "We knew from the outset that this project would be an interesting collaboration, balancing our reductive tendencies with the more exuberant and maximalist impulses of our client/friends, whose style we had always admired and wanted to celebrate," said Casper Mork-Ulnes.

Housing 127

Housing Home Structural Engineering Interior 127

Deezen

FEBRUARY 2, 2024

The second floor features a seating area that opens onto a roof terrace wrapped around the perimeter of the top level, with swooping parapet walls adding a sense of privacy. What is incredible is that Daniel has inspired the hospital to think about their own environments and how they are looking after people with cancer," she said.

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Site Consulting Mining Engineering 140

Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The balustrade, inspired by car wheel spokes, and a letterbox playfully perched on a vehicle suspension spring bring a touch of whimsy, delighting both the homeowners and passersby. Cownie drew inspiration from 1930s walk-up apartment buildings in Nedlands, integrating the new structure into the architectural tapestry of the neighbourhood.

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Housing Structural Engineering Structure Site 52

Architizer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

Our design response is a spacious, off white and simple pitched roof classical form with slender exposed structural steel work creating a functional and elegant, light-filled interior. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects.

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