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The Importance of Architectural Conception in Mass Timber Projects

ArchDaily

The material, once seemingly forgotten by modernity, has resurged with full force, facing significant challenges but also revealing promising opportunities. Image © Rewood It's fascinating to observe the current state of wood in the world of architecture. Read more »

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Klopf Architecture updates San Francisco home with "modern inversion"

Deezen

The clients were able to see beyond the dated materials and finishes," said the studio, and from there they decided to update the entire house. The Modern Inversion project involved the renovation of a San Francisco home. Structural engineer: ZFA. The living spaces now open up to the backyard. Landscape architect: Terremoto.

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Feldman Architecture Designs Site Sensitive Modern Atherton Pavilions

Architizer

Atherton pavilions – The two pavilions nestled in this verdant landscape were a response to the clients’ vision for a deeper engagement with their lovely yard. The simplicity of the two structures belies the amount of coordination and engineering needed – from the design team and the builder. © Feldman Architecture.

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Loader Monteith adds modern courtyard extension to 19th-century Scottish villa

Deezen

The project focused on unifying the existing spaces and introducing a modern extension that contrasts harmoniously with the stone villa. More modern materials and finishes are used in the extension, including polished concrete floors, smoked-oak joinery and muted blue panelling that creates a focal point in the living space.

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Modern extensions unify existing buildings at Nuremberg's House of Commerce

Deezen

Several structures listed as historic monuments were preserved and restored as part of the scheme, while some modern additions to the site were demolished and replaced to improve circulation. Oversized windows, which are flush-mounted into the stone cladding, introduce a modern detail to the facades. The photography is by Marcus Bredt.

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A modern farmhouse perched on the land

Habitus Living

It was this agrarian setting that became the point of inspiration for the home, expressed most acutely with the strong A-frame form, reminiscent of a modern English farmhouse. Ornsby collaborated with engineers to get the technical aspects right, shrouding the base of the home to match the timber cladding.

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Sunset Summit Residence by Cushing Terrell

Archinect

Sunset Summit Residence is located in the foothills of Las Vegas, Nevada, and captures the true essence of desert architecture, while expressing high design and engineering. the firm practices in Las Vegas under the name CTA).