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Lahznimmo Architects aims for "beautiful utility" with museum storage in Sydney

Deezen

Lahznimmo Architects have completed storage building for a museum in Sydney "We aimed for 'beautiful utility' – a building with a calmness and cool precision that would functionally serve the activities within and protect the collection," said Lahznimmo Architects director Andrew Nimmo said. The photography is by Rory Gardiner.

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What’s Cooking: 6 Times Henrybuilt Elevated Modern Kitchen Design

Architizer

The house, situated in a flood zone atop an underground river, required lifting to reach habitable levels. The architect ensured the design honored the Shaker ethos of utility, simplicity, and quality, without feeling cold or simplistic. Architects: Want to have your project featured?

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A conversation with Quang Truong: carbon fiber, zoning, and architecture's slow evolution

Portland Architecture

And that's before he wrote the world's first book about composite materials in architecture, became a Portland State University professor, and founded a software company to visualize complex zoning codes. Recently I talked with Truong to learn more about all these things: composite materials, zoning, education, mass timber.

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Mid-Century Modern Makeover // DNM Architecture

Architizer

When they started house shopping, unlike many prospective homebuyers, they intentionally sought out a renovation project – specifically, a Mid-Century Modern home that could be turned into their own MCM dream. And for those times when natural light isn’t on offer, every modern dining room needs an amazing light fixture over the table.

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Are you thinking of building home in classic style, modern or both

Design Thoughts Architects

The choice between classic and modern styles, or even a fusion of both, plays a pivotal role in shaping the character and aesthetic of the home. The comparison between classical and modern style houses encompasses various architectural, design, and lifestyle elements.

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Dense Cities, Open Homes: 8 Multifamily Housing Projects Built for Modern Life

Architizer

It utilizes a Quonset Hut structure that holds eight units, all entirely prefabricated. ” Located in the MacArthur Park area of Los Angeles, The SIX was made to break the mold of multifamily housing by creating public and private “zones” in which private space was deemphasized to create large public areas.

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A house like two barns by LEMONIADA

aasarchitecture

We suggested a house in the form of a complex of modern barns, with full glass paneling of the lakeside walls. One of them contains day rooms and host bedrooms, while the other houses utility rooms, a gym, as well as guest rooms. Lakeside roofed terraces, housing several leisure zones, allow a hands-on experience of nature.

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