Dwell

AUGUST 22, 2022

Architect Conor Dolman gave the wood-clad cabin a folded roof to make it look like a bird in flight. The site is on the edge of the green belt and is bordered by dense vegetation. The building's folded roof, along with the silver tone of the cladding, has been designed to create the impression of a seagull wing.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023

Due to its location on the edge of the Česky Kras nature reserve southwest of Prague, the project was required to visually blend in with the local vernacular, with regulations specifying a simple gable-roof form with rounded eaves. Meanwhile, the roof is lined with traditional tiles called bobrovka.

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Deezen

JANUARY 28, 2024

Design details include columns with curved corner reveals and ornate gridded ceilings The renovation was overseen in collaboration with Athens-based Mongon and involved significant building work, including the reconstruction of a derelict rear wing and the installation of a new roof.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 6, 2024

The elevated site provides sweeping views of the undulating terrain and the distant ocean. SAOTA has completed a residence on an elevated site in Los Angeles The project was designed by Cape Town-based SAOTA , alongside US architect and developer David Maman and the Belgian interior designer Dieter Vander Velpen.

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Dwell

JULY 14, 2023

Project Details: Location: Betty's Bay, South Africa Architect: KLG Architects / @ klgarchitects Footprint: 1,787 square feet Builder: Quali Projects Structural Engineer: Karl Hvidsten Timber Work: Herbert Robinson Land Surveyor: Diesel & Munns Inc. Secondly, the entire structure was raised off the terrain on timber posts.

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Deezen

MAY 22, 2023

Daniel Joseph Chenin designed the house in the Las Vegas desert Named Fort 137, "the building pays homage to the old fort structures from the early settlement days of Las Vegas, which relied upon site-sourced materials along with tried-and-true techniques for designing and building in an arid climate," the team told Dezeen.

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Habitus Living

MARCH 10, 2024

Sited on Wurundjeri Country, the design approach of Hermon fell into two separate camps. A staircase was erected to the roof cavity, that serves as a ‘relaxation zone’. The outdoor pavilion has a green roof, to amplify the ventilation and improve the ecology of the site. Lighting RBW.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 25, 2023

House, the home sits on a farmland site and is covered with a series of berms, while multiple trumpet-shaped pillars of varying heights create wave-like levels along the expanse of its footprint. Mature trees, which were planted in the hollow interiors of the columns, spring out of the roof line.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 15, 2023

Settled in a quarter-acre site, the house sits 17 feet (five metres) above the sidewalk, lifting it up from the street's sightlines. The glazed front is characterized by a deep triangular covering with a thin structural shell, while "a continuous dark band of cementitious panels defines the silhouette of the east elevation," Parish added.

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Deezen

MAY 24, 2023

In turn, all of the structures are designed to capture and reuse rainwater. A standalone art studio also features at the site. The private zones hold two bedrooms, a den, a small bathroom, a powder room and a storage/laundry space. Roofs are covered with vegetation. The residence includes an open-plan kitchen.

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Habitus Living

DECEMBER 5, 2023

The residence is positioned on what was the site of an Ampol petrol station, which the clients owned and operated for 30 years. Having decommissioned the site, a corner parcel was retained for the owners to build on. Giving the heritage the presence it needed, Cownie’s design philosophy goes beyond the traditional.

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Deezen

JUNE 8, 2022

The dwelling, which serves as a retreat for a Chicago family, is sited in a way that maximizes views while retaining privacy. Stretching across a flat site, the house consists of intersecting, gabled volumes and a flat-roofed, pavilion-like volume in the rear. Civil engineer: Nelson Engineering (Dave Dufault).

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Deezen

AUGUST 16, 2022

The site, in particular, is in a liquefaction zone, in which sand and silt would take on the characteristics of a liquid during an earthquake," the team said. A roof deck offers a sweeping view of the city and the bay. Atop the house, a portion of the roof is a planted surface with a mix of sedums, succulents and shrubs.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 7, 2022

Pereyra also noted that the elevated walkway was in large part an adaptation of the form to the slope of the site. This structure has a black, fluted concrete exterior. Rooms are organised into various self-contained zones. Read: Estudio MMX steps Mexico City home down steep site. Structural engineer: Juan Felipe Heredia.

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aasarchitecture

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Bringing together programmatic and functional clarity while responding to its unique site conditions, the museum appears to float above from the surface of the lake.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2022

US studio Ahmadreza Schricker Architecture North has topped a 1920s beer factory in Tehran with a series of distinctive concrete roofs to create a contemporary art museum. The studio added five concrete roofs to the building. ASA North has converted an old factory in Tehran into a museum. Photo is by Kevyan Radan. "It

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e-architect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The expression and prominent siting of these structures was seen as an eye saw and their dilapidated condition at end of life. The new amenities building seeks to recede into the dramatic rock outcrop landscape on which it is sited.

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Habitus Living

OCTOBER 15, 2023

Cabin House was designed as a tranquil retreat, something immediately sensed by the home’s orientation towards the landscape and its compact placement on the southern side of the site. The richness of the colour encourages movement and playfulness while delineating the home’s different zones. Mahaboob Basha, Ar. Project manager – S.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 14, 2023

Wah Riverside E18 Residence is a multifamily housing project with over 110 apartment units on a tight site surrounded by dense residential neighborhoods. Wah E18 Residence explores how building shape informed by site-specific criteria and solar access can expand potential to positively impact its community and urban environment.

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e-architect

JUNE 7, 2023

Comprising three office towers and a conference centre atop a ring-shaped plinth, the building is informed by its context in a multitude of ways – most notably in the retail village that recalls the traditional structures once located on the site.

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aasarchitecture

AUGUST 16, 2022

The site in particular is in a liquefaction zone, in which sand and silt would take on the characteristics of a liquid during an earthquake. Artificial turf was used for the lawn since soils were not already in place, with the added benefit of excellent site drainage and a reduction in overall water use. Photo © Paul Dyer.

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e-architect

JANUARY 8, 2023

Additionally, a new detached structure housing a yoga and Pilates studio, doubling as a media center, sits close by, creating a calming hideaway tucked into a wooded grove. With the oversized doors drawn, the site offers one sweeping, continuous view from the pool, through the great room, and down into the distant town below.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 15, 2022

The curves undulate through sections of the buildings’ roofs while flat overhangs provide shade to outdoor balconies that delineate the different stories. All of our projects respond as equally to the environment of the site as they do to the people they serve. MEP Engineer: M-E Engineers Photos: Richard Barnes; John Sutton.

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e-architect

MARCH 26, 2023

The configuration and open zoning of the house facilitates the coexistence between retreat and community, enabling its residents to withdraw or participate in communal living at any time. The shape of the fanning roof counteracts the sloping terrain, infusing variety into the interior.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 15, 2023

Photo © Jannes Linders Efficient use of Materials As large parts of the building were prefabricated in the factory, the construction period was short and efficient, the building site was clean and had a low environmental impact. The builders also worked exclusively with environmentally friendly materials, and preferably recycled materials.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 8, 2023

A remnant of the once widespread Eastern Suburbs Banksia Scrub can be found near the site. A raised floating skillion roof is cantilevered upwards towards the fields and also allows cross views of the park from the street.” Each one presents unique challenges particular to site and setting.

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Deezen

JUNE 15, 2022

Local firm Marlon Blackwell Architects designed five structures for the school and oversaw the restoration and relocation of Thaden's historic childhood home, which was moved from a site in Bentonville to the school campus. Sited on the eastern edge of campus is a gym called the Bike Barn. The photography is by Timothy Hursley.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2023

When the project started our team spent time in the neighborhood to understand the character and opportunity of the site," said West of West partner Clayton Taylor. "We The central pathway is marked by small gathering spaces that trail into the building, creating a "living room" that bridges interior and exterior zones. "A

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 23, 2023

Bringing together programmatic and functional clarity while responding to its unique site conditions, the museum appears to float above from the surface of the lake. Photovoltaics embedded within the museum’s large roof canopy contribute to meeting the building’s energy demands.

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aasarchitecture

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The tower follows the shape of the site with a triangular floorplan and stands on a two-storey podium, while two basement levels provide the service entrance, delivery, parking for 455 vehicles and a 200 space bicycle storage. A series of interior atrium spaces spiral upwards along the facade of the building.

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BD+C

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Thus, site selection, site orientation, climate zone, and building orientation are key on passive house projects. It calculates the two-dimensional heat-transfer effects in building components such as windows, walls, foundations, roofs, and doors. Our team runs models like THERM. Every aspect of insulation matters.

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aasarchitecture

JANUARY 31, 2023

The design is strongly connected to the site and context: the landscape and history of Spotts Park on the banks of Houston’s Buffalo Bayou. Photo © Iwan Baan Interior spaces are conceived within public and private zones and are highly flexible, linked to the park through a series of exterior terraces, shaded by the canopy.

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aasarchitecture

DECEMBER 7, 2022

The new Science Centre will feature a Children’s Gallery that is more than twice the size of the existing gallery and include its own interactive outdoor waterplay area, discovery trails in the secondary forest as well as a sensory trail on the roof garden. Image © Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA). Image © Zaha Hadid Architects (ZHA).

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e-architect

MAY 22, 2023

The strong form of the building – a reference to the Triangle area moniker – acts as a landmark, while being integrated with the new distinctiveness of the site. Its orientation and large roof offer shaded areas around the building and, thus, maintain a cool interior during the summer season.

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e-architect

DECEMBER 17, 2021

Without changing the planning of the existing Arena, a second, structural layer is created, which serves as a supporting structure for the overlying, dynamically cantilevered roof. This creates a covered arcade that is protected from sun, rain and wind, and can also be used to shelter shops and lounge zones.

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e-architect

FEBRUARY 16, 2023

In one gesture, this generates roughly 20,000 m2 of additional space and a lush green park on the roof that is open to all. The design’s logic follows the existing topography of the site: an imposing neoclassical building facing a vast green plaza. The volumes on the lower level allow for the planting of monumental trees on the roof.

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e-architect

AUGUST 20, 2023

The transition from the external desert to the home’s interior begins with a fully-enclosed, shaded courtyard area that is ideal for family meals and gatherings, set against a backdrop that includes a 75-ton boulder that was excavated from the site.

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