Architizer

NOVEMBER 22, 2022

Glass ceilings enliven everything under them, imbuing the indoors with natural lighting that we seem to be instinctively drawn to. These 7 glass ceiling projects are all of the above, yet, they are even more eye-catching, thanks to designs that boldly imitate nature. 44 Union Square/Tammany Hall. Middelfart Savings Bank.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2023

Mamout has created a Belgian courtyard house "The project stems from its urban location and the need for direct natural light in all the rooms," Mamout founder Matthieu Busana told Dezeen. The sloping roof considerably increases the feeling of space," said Busana. The concept is therefore to have a low, long house lit by patios."

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022

Dutch firm DP6 Architectuurstudio has created a mostly bio-based pavilion for the Floriade 2022 horticultural expo in Almere, the Netherlands , which aims to demonstrate exemplary use of natural materials in contemporary construction. The Natural Pavilion is a timber structure that was built by DP6 Architectuurstudio.

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Dwell

MAY 7, 2024

The 1946 complex with flat roofs and floor-to-ceiling windows famously hosted parties through the ’60s and ’70s—it was vividly captured by Slim Aarons in his iconic photograph Poolside Gossip —with the Southern California desert as set and setting. "I

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Deezen

MAY 25, 2024

The least possible construction interventions were made, mainly focusing on the restoration and reinforcement of the stone masonry and the reconstruction of the parts that had collapsed." Deep-set window reveals frame views of the landscape, while a small internal opening provides a visual connection between the two spaces.

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Dwell

APRIL 11, 2023

Neskowin, a small village on the Oregon coast about 100 miles southwest of Portland, offers a magical mixture of natural wonders: a dune-covered beach to the west, and the protected Neskowin Creek watershed to the east. In this temperate, oceanside climate, the house relies on natural ventilation, with numerous operable windows.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2023

Looking to celebrate the "rawness and elegance" of the early 20th-century building, Studioninedots restored its neglected brick and steel structure but left its original fittings and materials exposed. The space stimulates the senses yet invites your own interpretation of its use."

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The Architecture Designs

MARCH 16, 2024

Characterized by stone, brick, or stucco constructions with high roofs and large windows, these homes exude a rustic charm highlighted by courtyard gardens, iron gates, and gravel paths. Steeply Pitched Roofs : Iconic mansard roofs with dormers are a staple, providing space and light.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023

The overhaul of Z House involved a significant rear extension, comprising cube volumes clad in pale brick "They wanted a house that exhibited a strong connection to nature, featuring a more seamless integration between inside and out," said Light and Air.

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Deezen

MAY 7, 2024

Originally built in 1932, Pihlmann Architects restored most of the original features, including white wall tiles, and added semitransparent curtains to separate dining spaces. Designed by Spanish architecture studio Sol89, the extension's asymmetric roofs were clad in red ceramics, while white-painted walls surround the perimeter.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 12, 2023

For our latest lookbook , we've chosen eight kitchens in contemporary homes where strategically placed windows and glazing create well-lit spaces for cooking and spending quality time with family and friends. A window wall creates views of an outdoor dining area and fills the room with light.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2022

The project involved rebuilding most of the structure, restoring the original facade, but completely replanning the internal layout. We decided to rebuild it as much as possible but to also extend it with a discrete living room tucked under the eave of the straw roof at the back," he said. The brick facade was carefully reconstructed.

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Deezen

MAY 1, 2024

The buildings are clad in wood siding Informed by the agrarian buildings once found in the area, the buildings are clad in wood siding and are topped with corrugated metal roofs. The team incorporated large windows and full-height glass doors to capitalise on the views and pleasant climate. The photography is by Matthew Millman.

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Deezen

JUNE 22, 2023

Hugh Broughton Architects has completed a sensitive restoration of a 19th-century church to provide a community hub in a historic dockyard on the Isle of Sheppey. This includes the church's parapets and its roof, which is animated by steel and timber flitch trusses. A dockyard wall separates it from the town centre.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 3, 2023

The design team set out to revamp the home's interior, aiming to restore its original charm while enhancing its functionality. Moreover, a small storage room on the roof was replaced with a 43-square-metre studio building. Moreover, a small storage room on the roof was replaced with a 43-square-metre studio building.

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Deezen

MARCH 1, 2024

Meanwhile, more traditional elements including a terracotta tile roof are designed as nods to other agricultural buildings found in the region. The time I spent working in California on conversions and restorations of mid-century modern houses planted the seeds for the design of this home," Claes explained.

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Dwell

MARCH 25, 2024

But who ends up actually restoring them to live in? Sarah Reid, the owner of a Cheap Old A-frame in New Hampshire, whose restoration she documents on Instagram , bought the property for only $40,000 in 2011. Restoring a Cheap Old House isn’t for the faint of heart. We are always crossing our fingers."

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Deezen

OCTOBER 4, 2023

Heryco renovated a pink Mexican apartment building Heryco converted the previous building into a restored apartment block that holds four spacious, three-bedroom apartments and a ground-floor architecture office that serves as the street-level connection and anchor.

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Architizer

MAY 23, 2022

Characteristics of this dwelling are sloping roofs, a three-storied layout and internal wooden walls. Both volumes come complete with sliding window systems which allow for an indoor/outdoor lifestyle. The new extension stands prominently but equally compliments the restored original edifice.

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Dwell

MARCH 2, 2023

Big Windows and White Interiors Punch Up a Gloomy ’60s California Beach House Fuse Architects took a 1960s-built home in Pajaro Dunes, California, and renovated it as a retreat for their clients, a family of five. Oh, and one new build, a cabin in Denmark that a passerby could mistake for a library, is one for the books.

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The Spaces

MAY 16, 2022

This restored Walcot townhouse is the crème de la crème of Georgian Bath architecture, being designed by the man responsible for turning Bath into an architectural marvel, John Wood the Elder, in 1735 and finished by his son, John Wood the Younger, in 1785. Home restoration fans will love this grand, diamond-in-the-rough stone house.

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Architizer

MARCH 7, 2024

Horizontal Windows 4. Roof Gardens These principles continue to influence urban planners and architects to this day. They call for a fundamental shift in our prevailing approach to the built and natural environments. Column-Wall Separation 2. Free Design of the Façade 3. Free Design of the Plan 5.

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Deezen

APRIL 26, 2023

Aiming to bring the material's natural beauty into its client's spaces, Madera has specialised in creating wood flooring, millwork and furniture since it was founded in 2012. Outside, the brand's grey-toned Hurricane recovered Ipe Decking accentuates the natural, weathered appearance of the exterior.

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Hotel Designs

MARCH 28, 2023

Now under one roof, the hotel remains faithful to the original architecture and the façade has been meticulously restored in homage to the rich cultural heritage of Funchal. Comprising a cluster of 17th century buildings that have been sensitively transformed, Barceló Funchal Oldtown has absorbed its rich cultural history into its DNA.

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Deezen

APRIL 2, 2023

Office Alex Nicholls was brought on board while the apartment block was still under construction and was able to make significant changes to suit his clients' needs – improving the layout, adding skylights and up-speccing on key details like the windows.

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Deezen

JANUARY 1, 2023

The original facade is updated with protruding box windows. Grand windows, simple furnishings and an earthy colour palette help to create an environment where visitors can feel relaxed and connected with the setting. Arched windows are a key feature in the lobby. Photo is by Francisco Nogueira. Photo is by PION Studio.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 3, 2023

You will first discover a beautifully restored 1957 homestead cabin, complete with a new roof, refurbished steel-framed windows, and an original cinder block interior. The main floor features a great room and dining room with wall-to-wall windows, a primary bedroom with a walk-in closet, balcony access, and pond views.

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Deezen

JUNE 10, 2022

The street-facing facade was restored and covered with a smooth plaster surface, painted grey. Aspects of the historic building, including a door and window, were preserved, indicating the age of the compact structure. In the centre of the gallery is a courtyard, allowing the wings of the gallery to receive some indirect natural light.

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The Spaces

JULY 3, 2023

Similarly, polished stainless steel is used for the reflective roof of the restaurant Gastromonika. The studio’s other major change was to the complex’s roof. Traditionally, the city’s roofs are covered in red tiles. ‘There were no straight walls because of the vaults,’ Seilern explains.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2022

Here we can have a closer connection to nature, to be able to relax and unwind, free from the distractions of modern life.". The buildings have this great sense of aging, the old walls and windows tell the stories of the past through the marks and imperfections on their surface," he continued. The old buildings have rammed-earth walls.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 19, 2024

Ceramic tiles line the terrace and pool as well as the ridges of the vaulted ceilings and the inset of windows and doorways. Find out more about the Rambla Climate-House › El Priorato, Spain, by Atienza Maure Arquitectos Local studio Atienza Maure Arquitectos restored and extendedthis 16th-century home in Burgos, Spain.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023

Casa Soleto is located in southern Italy While no structural changes were made, the designers redid some of the building's roofs, which were falling apart, added two bathrooms and powder rooms, and swapped the living and dining spaces around. We tried to use natural materials as much as possible," Martínez told Dezeen. "We

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The Spaces

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Among his fantastical creations is LAC’s Pavilion for Japanese Art, with its turquoise mosaics and see-through fibreglass panels, the castle-like Bavinger House in Oklahoma , with its tall spiralling roof, and the wooden cylindrical Al Struckus House in LA featuring four glass windows resembling eyeballs.

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Deezen

MARCH 14, 2022

The community was established in the early 1960s by architect and developer Al Boeke, who enlisted fellow architects to create modern-style structures that worked in harmony with the natural landscape. In 2018, it was purchased by new owners who wanted to restore the building in a way that honoured the original design.

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Architizer

AUGUST 2, 2022

Stillwater – Appearing as a series of sheds from afar, Stillwater brings nature inside at every opportunity. Big Sky views and natural light peek through the clerestory windows, while nearly every space overflows into an outdoor patio or deck. Project Status: Built. Year: 2018. Size: 3000 sqft – 5000 sqft.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 5, 2023

Named Helvetia, the Victorian terrace house located in the inner-city suburb of Fitzroy was renovated with a focus on retaining and reusing materials while providing new spaces for nature. This allowed a total reorganisation of the layout, plus the addition of a double-height atrium to maximise natural light.

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Santa Cruz Architect

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Cottages are typically asymmetrical, one to one-and-a-half story dwellings with low-pitched gable roofs and small covered porches. The style remained popular into the 1930s, and has continued with revival and restoration projects through present times. Characteristically, bungalows are horizontal in massing.

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