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Winter Visual Arts Center, Franklin & Marshall by Steven Hall Architects

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On the historic campus of Franklin & Marshall College, the new Winter Visual Arts Center takes shape as a raised pavilion formed by the site’s 200-year old trees, the oldest elements of the campus. Inspiring Space for Making and Teaching Art The 33,000 sf Winter Visual Arts Center is the center of creative life on campus.

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A Family’s Retreat Is a Natural Fit in England’s New Forest National Park

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A long glazed hallway and open walkway line the internal boundary of the home, offering visual connection to the main living/dining area and tranquil garden of ponds and timber decking. The interior palette of natural materials was chosen to bounce light throughout the home. "The

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Bohlin Cywinski Jackson designs nature-infused Henry Island Guesthouse in Washington

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When new owners purchased the property in 2016, they engaged us to make additions to the site that respected the natural character of the sparsely populated island," the firm said. A cast-in-place concrete ledge marks the entrance of the guesthouse "We used these materials to visually link new and existing buildings," the team said.

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Omar Gandhi Architects balances cedar house on rocky Nova Scotia coastline

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Omar Gandhi clad the home in naturally weathering cedar boards Naturally weathering cedar boards were interspersed with detail elements of Corten steel to form picture frame hoops around the windows. Approaching the building from the public side, a sense of privacy and shelter welcomes visitors," the team said.

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Compluvium House by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos

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This structure, located in the heart of the domus, not only had an initial practical function of expelling smoke from internal fires, but also evolved to improve fundamental aspects such as natural lighting, room ventilation and the efficient accumulation of rainwater. Source by Fran Silvestre Arquitectos.

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TW Ryan Architecture clads pyramidal Montana house in weathering steel

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TW Ryan Architecture topped the home with pyramidal roofs A key goal for the design team was to create a rugged home that could "withstand the ever-changing weather conditions, while reinforcing a refined engagement with the natural landscape of the unique site". One side of the home is set at an angle, adding a dynamic quality to the plan.

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KPMB tops horticultural centre with roof informed by Fibonacci spirals

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KPMB Architects developed the design in partnership with Architecture49 and Blackwell Structural Engineers. The central greenhouse will house four interconnected biomes and other amenities "For The Leaf, we wanted to create a transcendent experience that centres nature and sustainability," said KPMB partner Mitchell Hall.

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