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

ArchDaily

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.

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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. Due to issues with privacy and water damage, meanwhile, when a shower room does have the opportunity to add a window, it’s rarely positioned in the shower itself.

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Nine home interiors brightened with colourful window frames

Deezen

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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SHoP’s Uber headquarters 'breathes' with smart accordion-style windows

Archinect

Photo © Jason O'Rear Photo © Jason O'Rear The scheme’s star attraction is its active “breathing” façade composed of full-height windows. Photo © Jason O'Rear Photo © Jason O'Rear Inside, the building’s perimeter is lined by a series of circulation and gathering spaces known as the Commons.

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Eight homes with practical and stylish built-in window seats

Deezen

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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These Five Homes Get a Fresh Outlook With Custom Windows and Doors

Dwell

It can determine the entire mood of a space, turning even the drabbest of digs into a brighter and lighter escape. Despite light’s transformative power, standardized window sizes remain a mainstay in home improvement centers. The resulting renovation, with warm, white oak wide-plank flooring, easily flows from indoor to outdoor spaces.

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Aaron Neubert Architects completes Los Angeles hillside residence defined by vertical ‘T’ window

Archinect

On the opposite side of the house, addressing a steep slope, a vertical window spans three levels aligning perfectly with Barham Boulevard while giving the scheme its 't' moniker. The middle level houses the living space, including the kitchen, dining area, and office.

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