Dwell

APRIL 9, 2024

Project Details: Location: Washington, United States Architect: GO'C / @ go_c_studio Footprint: 1,700 square feet Builder: Sparrow Woodworks Structural Engineer: SSF Engineers Civil Engineer: J Welch Engineering Envelope Consultant: RDH Building Science Inc.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 29, 2022

We hope Kingsbury Commons sets a standard for Austin parks by integrating fun and play within nature.". The embedded recreational amenities encourage visitors – both young and grown – to interact with nature and central Texas geology. Visitors are encouraged to interact with nature. The team restored a 1920s Tudor cottage.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 20, 2023

We looked to the bush – those forested, undeveloped areas of nature that surround the house – while allowing the built structures to adapt to the natural terrain," the studio said. The interior palette uses natural materials like stone and oak and madrone wood finishes. the studio said. "By

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Dwell

JULY 20, 2022

The site sits on a north facing slope and looks down to the Martis Valley and up to Lookout Mountain through a natural screen of 100-year-old Jeffrey pine trees. The site sits on a north facing slope and looks down to the Martis Valley and up to Lookout Mountain through a natural screen of 100-year-old Jeffrey pine trees.

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Deezen

JANUARY 10, 2023

We wanted to touch lightly on the site, so the home cantilevers over the site, is grounded at the entrance, and then floats over the landscape as you move through the home," the studio said. This projection helped us to minimize the impact on this natural site and reduce excavation.". Civil engineer: McNeil Engineering.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2023

Local architecture studio Lemay aimed to rethink the relationship between "the built and the natural" in its revamp of Théâtre de Verdure, which consists of a stage on an island and a fan-shaped seating area. The team aimed to accomplish several goals, including honouring the site's history and making the most of the natural setting.

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Deezen

APRIL 25, 2024

Known as Rockbound, the 4100-square foot (380-square metre) home sits on a rocky, sloped three-acre site overlooking a bay that connects the property to Peggy's Cove, a national historic site that can be seen across the water.

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Dwell

MAY 15, 2023

Establishing a spectrum of spatial conditions on a site of just 1,883 square feet was a challenge, and one that defined the DNA of this project. Given the small size of the site, concerns of separation and connection are key. Breeze-block walls demarcate the various zones of the house, yet permit light, breeze, and views.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

Immersing guests in the natural landscape of the wooded site along the Fraser River, the project touches lightly on the land with elevated cabins and a network of boardwalks that maximise interaction with the mountain site while preserving the trees and natural watershed.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

Aiming to create a focal point that connects residents with nature and each other, the courtyard pool will feature a tree on a circular island. The goal is to seamlessly weave transects of nature and increased biodiversity into the core of each building plot, reviving lost courtyard features with a nature-based twist."

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Dwell

MARCH 12, 2024

The materiality of the project arises from the difficulty of accessing the construction site with particular attention to the reuse of materials on-site and off, as well as the use of natural materials such as insulation and coatings." Have one to share? Post it here.

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Dwell

AUGUST 5, 2024

Upcycled materials from a dilapidated structure found on site create a sustainable home made up of round volumes connected by a floating roof. It is a sustainable house with a minimal footprint that upcycles various spaces, components, and materials from a dilapidated structure that existed on the site. Have one to share?

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Deezen

MARCH 15, 2024

US studio CCY Architects has clad a mountainside house in patinated copper panels and tilted the roof to adhere with the topography of its site in Colorado. Known as DNA Alpine, the 4,000-square foot (372-square metre) home was completed in 2022 and designed to "disappear into or somehow become" the 75-acre site in San Miguel County.

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Deezen

AUGUST 23, 2022

The CAMPout House is located on a gently sloping site in Truckee, a mountain town just north of the lake known for its skiing , hiking and water sports. CAMPout House sits on a gently sloping site. Structural engineer: CFBR Structural Group. Civil engineer: Shaw Engineering. MEP: Sugarpine Engineering.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2023

L-shaped in plan, the house consists of two bars tucked into a sloped site and wrap an outdoor space in the rear. Overall, the house has the character of a nature retreat while allowing for full-time use. The house embraces the spirit of the site and sets the stage for daily life to unfold," said project architect Anjali Iyer.

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e-architect

JULY 24, 2023

An enclosed entry courtyard creates a sense of mystery and a meditative interstitial space, while further in, a repetition of vistas reveal the topography of the site and its abundance of earth and sky. An architectonic water feature on one level spills into an organic feature below, calling back to the natural beauty of the site.

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Dwell

DECEMBER 16, 2022

A man-made object in nature may exist in harmony or disparity. The goal was to reconnect this structure with the environment while best utilizing the exceptional site for the clients. "In The goal with this unique site was to enhance the relationship of the structure to the nearby bodies of water and the rock face.

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Dwell

OCTOBER 30, 2024

Project Details: Location: Melbourne, Australia Architect: LLDS / @ llds_architecture Footprint: 880 square feet Structural Engineer: Bollinger+Grohmann Civil Engineer: R. Sited on a narrow plot, the main design move was to elevate the ground to form a roof garden to address the lack of garden spaces.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

With less need for air conditioning and generous access to landscaped areas, they offer a more natural, less tempered experience with the environment." The studio said the home has achieved net-zero emissions At the northern end of the site lies a small two-storey volume that holds a media room and a private suite.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 17, 2024

It sits on a sloped site overlooking Lake Massawippi. Capturing lake vistas and minimising disturbance to the vineyard were key concerns, as was connecting to the site through "materials and craft, as well as traditional forms of Quebec architecture" said LAMAS , which is based in Toronto. The photography is by Felix Michaud.

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Deezen

JUNE 3, 2022

Canadian architecture studio GH3 has created an expansive bus maintenance and storage facility in Edmonton, Alberta that has sculptural finishes while preserving an existing smokestack on the site. Read: GH3 designs naturally filtered outdoor swimming pool for Canadian park. Structural engineer: Morrison Hershfield.

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Deezen

JULY 11, 2023

Bands of local stone wrap the Youngmeyer Field Station, which was designed and built by Kansas studio Hutton to integrate with the natural topography and operate off the grid. Within the building, one finds earthy finishes such as wood and stone and a colour palette evoking natural elements such as sediment, heads of grain and the sky.

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e-architect

MARCH 23, 2025

Completed in 2024, this two-level residential haven spans 3,000 square feet, situated on a sprawling 65,000-square-foot site. The result is a serene and tranquil retreat that harmoniously coexists with its breathtaking natural surroundings. Finishes included local timber products and plant-based toxin free paint from Pure Paint Lab.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 1, 2023

The project, called The Rambler, is tucked into a wooded site on the Kitsap Peninsula, which lies northwest of Seattle. The Rambler house is located on a wooded site Rectangular in plan, the home is horizontally oriented. A variety of openings were incorporated to form communal spaces, provide views and bring in natural light and air.

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

The 1,100,000-square-foot (102,193-square metre) two-building structure was completed in 2023 by Seattle-based studio Olson Kundig on a significant historical site from the Civil War. Operable glass walls are operated via a steel pulley-and-cable system, which can be found in many of Olsen Kundig's past designs.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 13, 2023

"We wanted our expansion to retain the qualities of surprise and free-spiritedness that have defined Kresge College, while at the same time opening it up to students of all abilities, the incredible natural ecology of its site, and the larger university community beyond."

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Deezen

JANUARY 4, 2022

Materials used were locally sourced, with the precast concrete used across the facade sourced from within 25 miles of the site. As an ensemble, the Winter Park Library and Events Center comes together as a space of social gathering, intellectual nourishment, and enhanced connection to its natural tropical context," the practice said.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 30, 2022

The waterfront site occupies the land by the side of the road where ocean views are obstructed by the foredune—a common constraint of Midland’s Beach. The descending topography of the site allowed for a boat to be tucked beneath the floorboards. Our solution was to connect living spaces with the land and sleeping areas to the sky.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2022

The complex, called The Pitch , comprises 23 repurposed containers used for a variety of purposes and configurations throughout the site. By stacking the containers on top of each other and by using stilts, Mark Odom Studio was able to create two separate storeys for the site. A large sunshade extends over the site.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 7, 2024

The glass facade and skylights allow natural light into the building, while allowing a clear view of the reconstruction of the old station front from inside the building. The exhaust vents, broadcasting system, and underpass light strips were embedded into the walls to create a minimalist interior. "We

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Deezen

JUNE 25, 2024

"In every aspect of its design, the building responds to COA's ambitious goals for sustainability, from macro issues of siting, massing and systems' design to micro issues of material selection and detailing," the architectural studio said.

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aasarchitecture

MAY 19, 2022

The highlight of the project is a 48,000 square meter of urban forest at the center of The Forestias, connecting all developments within the site to create a healthier and happier living for all residents. It is also an entrance gateway to the broad forest zone of The Forestias, providing a prototype of living with nature.

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Bustler

MARCH 18, 2024

OBJECTIVE: The Orkhon Valley, a renowned UNESCO World Heritage Site, is transforming. In addition, the city's architecture and urban planning will be centered around ecological and sustainable development, ensuring the preservation of the Orkhon Valley's natural beauty.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

John's Terminal revealed in the cut facade as if in a section drawing, now feature a landscape that visually connects pedestrians and occupants to nature while enhancing the newly opened streetscape," said Cookfox Architects. Site developer: Oxford Properties Architect of record : Adamson Associates, P.C. But you did. said Hochul.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 6, 2023

Local materials and a mass-timber frame were used A terrace on the second floor looks out over the adjoining outdoor spaces and Heritage Park , a forested area which contains newly established greenspace and an assortment of historic immigrant-built buildings brought to the site from across the upper midwest region.

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Deezen

JULY 12, 2024

Created as part of the citywide Central City Flood Control Project , the Panther Island Project will transform 450 acres of land that are guarded by levees and fall within the Trinity River's floodplain into a "vibrant, mixed-use waterfront district" separated from the rest of the city by a natural bend in the river and new bypass channel.

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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A contemporary, light-filled gymnasium for McKinnon Secondary College, our brief was to create a standalone competition-grade facility on a green fields site intimately connected into the campus. Text description provided by the architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects. © H2o Architects.

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