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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion

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Structural engineering solutions for office-to-residential conversion 0 qpurcell Thu, 09/28/2023 - 10:37 Office Buildings IMEG's Edwin Dean, Joe Gulden, and Doug Sweeney, share seven key focuses for structural engineers when planning office-to-residential conversions. RELATED ARTICLE: About 11% of U.S.

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Architectuur Maken designs sculptural staircase overlooking Dutch landscape

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Dutch studio Architectuur Maken has completed De Niewe Herdgang, a sculptural staircase rising 25 metres to create a watchtower over the landscape outside the city of Tilburg , the Netherlands. Landscape and people are inextricably linked. Hardwearing materials were used for its construction.

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Studio Circle Growth uses traditional forms and materials for Czech home

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The home references traditional rural Czech dwellings "But then we kind of completely embraced them, especially when we saw the finished symmetrical red gable roof protruding in the landscape amongst the other similar houses, it began to feel right," Zizka told Dezeen. Meanwhile, the roof is lined with traditional tiles called bobrovka.

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Oliver Leech Architects extends Pink House with materials that "age gracefully"

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Local studio Oliver Leech Architects and interior designer Juliet O'Caroll used a palette of pale pink colours and materials for this extension and refurbishment of a Victorian terrace in London. A pale pink material palette was developed with Juliet O'Caroll. "[We] Structural engineer: Momentum Structural Engineers.

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NWLND Rogiers Vandeputte contrasts red concrete pool house with green landscape

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The architects used red concrete both to contrast with the green landscaping and to reference the nearby brick house. Cutouts in the solid concrete walls were located to frame views of the landscape. We always look for the dematerialisation of a project, especially by limiting the different materials used. Interior: ILB.

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Concrete columns frame Bury Gate Farm house by Sandy Rendel Architects

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The home is built from brick and concrete "The South Downs National Park requires a landscape-led approach that respects local character," Sandy Rendel Architects founder Sandy Rendel told Dezeen. Externally, the home is defined by a palette of brick and rammed and precast concrete. The photography is by Ståle Eriksen.

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World of Volvo by Henning Larsen set to open in Gothenburg

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A right to nature The expansive round structure encourages visitors to create their own journeys both indoors and outdoors, regardless of whether they hold tickets to the exhibition inside. “As a brand Volvo is rooted in a Swedish pride for producing and manufacturing quality for everyone.