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The A-Frame Is More Than Just a Cabin—It’s a Full-Fledged Cultural Obsession

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I’m not the only A-frame fanatic whose most frequent proximity to the triangular structures is through a social media feed curated with photos of the cabins— elevated on stilts above a snowy Vermont mountain , surrounded by flora in a Brazilian tropical forest —or occasional weekends in an A-frame rental , of which there are many.

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“Quiet Luxury”: 8 Spaces Evoking the Immaculate Aesthetic of HBO’s Succession

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Quiet Luxury brands have nothing to distinguish them visually from other high street brands, yet they bear the astronomical price tags of pieces from some of the biggest fashion houses in the world — why? That’s a question I can’t answer. The thing is, Quiet Luxury isn’t necessarily about who made it.

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Reader’s Choice: Top 10 Architecture Projects On Architizer in January 2022

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From conceptual designs to projects under construction to completed buildings, we are proud to serve as a platform for showcasing global architectural talent and the brilliance of visualizers, engineers, manufacturers, and photographers who are crucial members of the industry. John’s Park. Ballman Khapalova | Concept. DN Apartment.

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Modern Window Detail - The CHouse Modern | Life of an Architect

Life of an Architect

It stirs up vague associations with slums / Brazilian favelas, or the type of house we found Bin Laden hiding in. I really enjoy this part of architecture, btw. [link] Bob Borson thanks! Scotty Amen Please don’t be offended, but personally I’m not a fan of this window style. I would not want these. Pablo Serna Nice.

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Considering white marble counter tops? | Life of an Architect

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Put carrara in one bath, and Brazilian travertine in another. Maybe i’m more sensitive than others but to me the ear is as important as the eye in architecture. In Brazil all kitchen counters were cheap white marble back in the, 40s, 50s, 60s and 70s. Therefore I just think it is supposed to look stained. Thanks for the article.