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Snøhetta tops out Manhattan residential tower with ‘striking geometry’

Archinect

A Snøhetta -designed residential tower in Manhattan’s Upper West Side has topped out. Named 50 West 66th Street , the scheme is described by Snøhetta as having a “striking geometry” with a “natural palette of refined materials.” Image credit: L.

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Taller Frida Escobedo Unveils Contextual Residential Project in Brooklyn, New York

ArchDaily

Taller Frida Escobedo has unveiled a new residential project to take shape in Brooklyn , New York. The 209,000-square-foot project titled after its location, Boerum Hill – Bergen, aims to become a contextual addition to the neighborhood, adapting its materiality and scale to the surrounding context. © DARCSTUDIO.

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Facade of new Manhattan residential building comprised of bricks made from waste materials

Archinect

The difference lies within the gray brick facade of The West, a new residential building that is made up of nearly 580,000 pounds of demolition and industrial waste. StoneCycling works to reduce waste streams in the construction industry through sustainable materials while also meeting the aesthetic requirements of designers.

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2023 Residential Architectural Trends

Aric Gitomer Architect

Residential architecture is an ever-evolving industry, and it is fascinating to see how each year brings new trends and styles. As we continue to adapt to the changing needs of homeowners, residential architects and designers are constantly seeking new ways to create homes that are functional, sustainable, and visually appealing.

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Making Every Part of Architecture Visible: Kim Lenschow Exposes the Hidden Story of Materials

ArchDaily

Office Kim Lenschow aims to draw attention to this and to provoke critical thinking in relation to architecture and the materials that make it. By focusing on small-scale, mostly residential projects, the office seeks to reveal this hidden narrative of materials and cultivate more awareness and engagement with the structures surrounding us.

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Eco-Friendly Roofing Materials

Aric Gitomer Architect

Several residential architects are now of the opinion that when looking for a new roof, homeowners could invest in a sustainable roofing system. Let’s look at the sustainable alternative to roofing materials. Corrugated roofing is one of the most used materials for average homes. Solar Power Roof. Corrugated Roof. Green Roof.

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Marmol Radziner completes California's tallest residential skyscraper

Deezen

California architecture studio Marmol Radziner has completed a black-clad, "modernist" skyscraper in downtown Los Angeles , which is now the tallest residential structure in the state of California, according to the studio. The Beaudry is a 695-foot-tall (212 metres) luxury residential skyscraper with 64 storeys.