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A well-designed exterior can be so much more than a pretty face; it is a key component in realizing how a building interacts with its environment. But a well-designed exterior can do so much more than just boost property value; it can improve energy efficiency, transform underused spaces and even enhance occupant well-being.
Porthole-style windows puncture the gable ends of this timber mountain cabin in Norway , which has been designed by local architect Quentin Desfarges. Quentin Desfarges added porthole-style windows to Timber Nest "Timber Nest does not merely occupy its site; it coexists with it," Desfarges told Dezeen.
From a 15th-century thatched house in England to a ski cabin in Canada, our latest lookbook collects eight cottages with panoramic windows that offer views of their dramatic surroundings. While the exterior was informed by the area's vernacular architecture, the interior includes more contemporary details.
In addition to completely reworking the interior, the design includes a new entry sequence, ample windows for daylight and views, and exteriorfinishes and features that create visual interest and draw people in. The design features architectural forms to metaphorically reference the bridge concept.
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The exterior features painted cedar shingles, high-performance windows and doors, and a custom standing seam metal roof. Inside, the ADU is finished with 8-inch-wide white oak flooring and white oak millwork. A European-style wet room combines the shower and c.
The traditional English red brick design features sharp green accents around the eaves and windows on its exterior, complemented by a “utilitarian and pragmatic” material palette, joinery, parquetry, and rich blockwork finishes inside in order to form a “playful take on the rural vernacular farmhouse.”
Named Rusty House on the Rye after its reddish-brown exterior, the project added a side extension to the modest end-of-terrace house, creating a new landmark on the corner of Peckham's Bellenden Road. Additionally, the rusting process can cause rainwater runoff to stain surrounding finishes which we wanted to avoid."
We chose aluminium windows on the outside, due to the harsh Belgian weather conditions, but in the interior, we placed walnut wood finishings over the aluminium frames to create warmth," explained Van Cauter. The kitchen's hob and sinks are packed away in tall stainless steel cupboards. "We The photography is by Nick Claeskens.
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The aquarium pavilion is clad in strips of cedar wood "This design has been developed around ideas of creating a network of accessible, inclusive connections linking the city, the waterfront, and the ocean, integrated with interior and exterior experiences of the Ocean Pavilion." It is targeting LEED Gold and ILFI Zero Carbon Certification.
Architecture studio DHaus has used a full-width skylight to draw light into this extension in north London , which is finished with a pared-back palette of pale brick, plaster and oak. Due to the site's position in a conservation area, the exterior of the extension was required to be in keeping with neighbouring buildings.
A cat climbing frame and a cosy window seat are among the features of this colourful extension , added to Park House in London by local studio Office S&M. Its main feature is a pair of upholstered window seats in the corners of the space, complete with storage space, wall lights, a fold-out table and hidden nooks for their feline friends.
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Named Casa Suna, the 700-square-metre home sits between the sea and mountains in La Ribera, and has been finished in a palette of pale stone and timber in order to visually complement the surrounding, sandy landscape. Local stone and beige concrete reflect the natural hues of the sand, while warm wooden accents echo the desert environment.
The theme of this colour is present both in the choice of brick, window mullions, parapet flashings, painting of hemlock lintels and painted steel wall covering," it continued. "The visual homogeneity of the project is ensured by shades of red.
Dílna designed the new building to be a "practical and utilitarian" contrast to this existing historic building, with a minimal, white-plastered exterior that mirrors the white cube-style studio spaces within. The goal was to maximise the available space, so we made it as large as possible," Palaščak explained. "We
House XO has a structural steel frame surrounded by mango trees 3dor Concepts aimed to blend "natural beauty with industrial design elements" for the home's design, using an oversized steel frame to create loft-style spaces with high ceilings and full-height windows overlooking the surrounding garden.
Frihamnskyrkan is clad in diagonal aluminium bars to create a moiré effect Diagonal aluminium bars that screen the upper windows and are intended to evoke this symbol sit above a lower level clad in wood. It's an abstract interpretation of the church's biblical symbol – the wheat awn."
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British engineer Tom Greenhill has proposed a low-cost, low-energy solution for keeping UK homes cool in a heatwave: painting the outside of windows with yoghurt. Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea". Greenhill admits that this may seem like a "totally eccentric idea".
Punctuated by 300 windows, the facade is made up of multiple replicas of Dior's headquarters at 30 Avenue Montaigne in Paris, where Christian Dior established the fashion house in 1946. While the exterior is covered in golden tiles, the walls' inner surfaces are cloaked in mirrors, matching the exterior of the store hidden inside.
A historic neo-gothic rectory in New York's Harlem has been given new life by Brooklyn-based GRT Architects , through highlighting the building's arched windows and lining spaces with reeded oak panelling. In the kitchen and dining area, the oak reeding continues across floor-to-ceiling cabinetry that surrounds a window over the sink.
The nondescript 2000s residence now channels Belgian minimalism with luxe finishes like plaster and marble. Before: Exterior This 2004 Craftsman-style house was "a little bit dull" and didnt fit with the charm of its neighborhood, says architect Francisco Arredondo. We like working with the ones that know," he says.
It has a red timber exterior The house has large windows that are protected by full-height shutters incorporated into the wooden facade. Large windows are shielded by shutters Its simple interiors are pine plywood board stained in red, while wood-textured panels from supplier Prodema were used on the exterior cladding.
Local studio Delve Architects used glazed green tiles to camouflage the exterior of this garden studio in south London with the surrounding trees and bushes. Green tiles line its exterior to help it blend into the garden Inside, the studio is divided into two zones.
Dacoury Dahi Natche, whos worked with artists like Kendrick Lamar, and local firm Shin Shin stripped dated finishes and added a recording studio to better mix work and home lifekeeping an "amazing" view of the city. Before: Exterior The 1949 home Dacoury Dahi Natche and his family purchased in L.A.s Home-wise, that is. "We
Local architectural studio Polysmiths has aimed to bring Mediterranean warmth to a London terraced house with a sequence of structural arches and a mottled lime plaster finish. The arched glazing for the new extension, and the material used on its exterior walls are all consistent with the original building.
Opting for black on a facade can increase heat absorption and certain types of materials, such as charred wood as opposed to painted, can reduce maintenance and the need to refinish exteriors. The material covers both the exterior walls and roof, with warm-toned Brazilian Cumaru wood interwoven in select areas, such as entryways.
Self-finishing materials were selected to reduce resources and reveal the building’s construction. Tile and plywood are the only added "finishes"; They cover areas with wiring and plumbing. A vintage chrome porthole window brings light into the second-floor den. The same color is echoed in the painted ridge beam.
C+S Architects has completed a nursery decorated with Enzo Mari's puzzle animals The building is situated within a historic park complex and comprises a large pavilion-like structure clad in white glass mosaic tiles and punctuated by bronze-coloured frames that surround the windows.
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A familys country retreat is designed to further blur into its setting with walls of windows and natural wood finishes. The Reykjavk residents imagined something in the countryside where they could relish Icelands short-but-sweet summers, and in colder months, peer out from wide windows.
Corrugated Corten siding adds an industrial, low-maintenance exterior, while exposed white-painted steel emphasizes its distinct framework. Inside, warm wood finishes create a functional yet comfortable space. Integrated lighting ensures the windows remain a focal point. The contrast between old and new is quite distinct.
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Located in the Brunswick suburb, the single-storey home has a brown-brick exterior and tiled roof typical of an era of rapid development in the area. Prioritising maximising light in the home, SSdH replaced its rear wall with a full-height, aluminium-framed window. This illuminates a large L-shaped living, dining and kitchen space.
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