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Hopson Rodstrom Design creates jagged-roof Los Angeles building with interior courtyard

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Local studio Hopson Rodstrom Design placed a sawtooth roof on top of this black-clad apartment building with an interior courtyard in southern California. It serves as a protective guard for the courtyard staircase, helps maintain the facade, and creates privacy for the interior courtyard.

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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

Deezen

White oak features on the interior Upstairs, the primary suite faces the sea with a large balcony – which cantilevers over the ground floor, passively shading the large amounts of glazing – while the bathrooms are tucked on the western side. The photography is by Ema Peter.

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Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House

Dwell

The interior of the home remains clean, simple, and minimal to accentuate a light-filled space that allows the natural outdoor landscaping to be the focus. We chose to utilize a dark cedar exterior to ground the home within the surrounding dunes and a contrasting natural cedar to accentuate the point of entry.

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Oriented Strand Board Covers Almost Every Inch of This Australian Cabin’s Interiors

Dwell

Photo by Tim Clark Photo by Tim Clark See the full story on Dwell.com: Oriented Strand Board Covers Almost Every Inch of This Australian Cabin’s Interiors Earthy tones and hand-selected, local materials and furnishings throughout the cabin pay homage to the external landscape and give warmth and coziness."

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Hacker Architects overhauls Oregon residence with colourful interiors and natural pine finishes

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Portland -based Hacker Architects ' renovation focused on the interiors, which the team described as a "vibrant, nostalgic mix of colours and textures". Structural engineer: Madden & Baughman Engineering. The renovated Bailey Residence is surrounded by forest. Exposed wood creates a cosy atmosphere.

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News: Six steel structure designs take home top honors at the 2024 IDEAS² Awards

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The AISC says all equally promote advances in safety, benefits to the local community, and environmental consciousness in addition to their innovations in terms of structural engineering. “In A total of six projects were honored by the 2024 edition. More information about each winning project can be viewed below.

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Warm Wood Finishes Sandwich the White Interiors of a Coastal Home in New Zealand

Dwell

Here, generous views to the ocean draw the interiors outward and natural light is plentiful; it is lofty and dignified yet the feeling is understated and inviting. "As In contrast, the adjoining living pavilion, featuring an exposed vaulted ceiling in the same cypress, opens with a sense of overwhelming release.