The Architect's Newsletter

JULY 29, 2022

Brought to you by: Architect JKMM Arkkitehdit Location Kirkkonummi, Finland Completion Date October 2020 Contractor EKT Infra, Rakennus Omera, SRV Rakennus Project Manager WSP Finland Structural Engineer Ramboll Finland Exterior [.].

Structural Engineering 138

Structural Engineering Contractor Exterior Management 138

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024

Its exterior walls are covered in grey and blue cladding Exterior walls are clad in basic materials coloured grey and light blue. The team broke up the massing to create social areas and to make the building more open and inviting.

Housing 105

Housing Civil Engineering Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Artworks decorate the walls of the house Inside House in Aoyama, the concrete structure is left exposed but given a variety of different finishes, including ribbed ceilings and washed and blasted walls. Concrete is exposed throughout the interior, contrasting with the insulated exterior," Ashizawa said. "We

Housing 122

Housing Structural Engineering Design Finishes 122

Deezen

OCTOBER 30, 2024

The upper volume includes 17 apartments The buildings are constructed with bi-directional, reinforced concrete slabs, and the exterior walls are composed of 30-centimetre Termoarcilla , lightened fired clay bricks with fire resistant, noise reduction and thermal insulation properties.

Site 116

Site Housing Structural Engineering Exterior 116

Dwell

OCTOBER 17, 2024

The exterior was finished and protected with vertical wood planks. CNC wave-cut vertical facade planks cast a shadow of a closed eye in the morning, which gradually opens throughout the day, imparting a "living" effect to the exterior skin of the building and fostering interaction with the surroundings. Have one to share? Post it here.

Home 104

Home Contractor Structural Engineering Exterior 104

aasarchitecture

APRIL 2, 2024

Conventionally, the program would generate a low volume with a protruding dome, but to utilize the unique dome to create a strong interior space as well as a telling exterior form, the dome is given a focal position under a free form timber structure. The building opened in December 2023. Source by Elding Oscarson.

Structural Engineering 69

Structural Engineering Contractor Technology Technology 69

Dwell

FEBRUARY 15, 2024

This structure was to be very strong, be as fire resistant as possible and require as little long term exterior maintenance as possible. I did spend what seemed to be endless hours on the phone and through emails with my structural engineer figuring out how to make my ideas, concepts and drawings into a safe, functional structure.

Permits 111

Permits Home Structural Engineering Foundation 111

Dwell

OCTOBER 31, 2024

The home is predominantly a pristine white inside, with an exterior in a pale pinkish color reminiscent of seashells. Have one to share? Post it here. At night, the home glows like a light box.

Home 88

Home Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 88

Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

The building is surrounded by generous walkways and a plaza "LOHA's Bellevue project eases this tension by weaving the essence of the neighbourhood into multi-family fabric through stepped facades, exterior spaces and public amenities." The photography is by Eric Staudenmaier.

Building 105

Building Residential Structural Engineering Engineering 105

Deezen

APRIL 4, 2024

The upper four levels are wrapped in exterior insulation finishing systems (EIFS), often referred to as synthetic stucco. Other new residential buildings in Brooklyn include a sail-shaped tower with a concrete-and-glass exterior by Hill West Architects and an affordable housing development by Gluck+ that features brightly coloured facades.

Building 88

Building Housing Architect Structural Engineering 88

Deezen

OCTOBER 22, 2024

In turn, the team took an unconventional approach and created a single-storey, courtyard-style house with a solid exterior and no front yard. One of the main concerns was to block out noise coming from the street and the school. A bathroom features large-format reddish tile flooring and walls clad in tiles that look intentionally cracked.

Home 115

Home Structural Engineering Exterior Roofing 115

Deezen

AUGUST 5, 2024

With now exterior-facing windows, the single-story home is oriented inward towards internal courtyards and passageways. The single-storey Casa LL is oriented inward to a set of internal courtyards and passageways The result is a sand-coloured monolith with board-formed impressions on one side and smooth texture on the other. Previously, RA!

Interior 124

Interior Housing Structural Engineering Exterior 124

Dwell

APRIL 23, 2024

The kitchen, dining, and living spaces spill into each other and bleed into the outdoor gathering spaces to allow for easy exterior-to-interior gathering and entertaining. The exterior metal is strong and storm-resistant, but it is also made from recycled content and is reusable and recyclable. Post it here.

Home 109

Home Structural Engineering Exterior Zoning 109

Dwell

MAY 26, 2023

Toward the street, on the façade, small openings were made to give a glimpse of the exterior while providing intimacy. The exterior completely envelops the program as it extends into its garden, and the large windows blur the boundaries between spaces. Have one to share? Post it here. Inside, everything is different.

Space 84

Space Structural Engineering Exterior Windows 84

Deezen

OCTOBER 24, 2023

It has a number of safety features that allow it to be safe for students In addition to its flexibility, the structure was designed to make the arts visible to the campus. To accomplish this, REX included a "clear storey", a glazed walkway that runs the length of the building, passing between the shoebox form and the exterior wall.

Space 132

Space Civil Engineering Consulting Safety 132

Deezen

JULY 9, 2024

Over 5,000 industrial timber logs were used for the structure "The building continues long traditions of building with timber log in the area surrounding Tuusula Lake, including for example the lakeside villas of some of the national artists of Finland," Mikki Ristola, partner at AOR Architects told Dezeen. "It

Architect 130

Architect Engineering Engineering Structural Engineering 130

Dwell

JULY 9, 2024

The couple used their vacation home as an opportunity to collaborate with structural engineering firm ELEMA , builders Charpentes Montmorency and Constructions Pierre Ruel , and a multidisciplinary design team from Lemay to test this approach at a residential scale. Photo: Stéphane Groleau The house in summer camouflage.

Roofing 91

Roofing IT Structural Engineering Firms 91

Deezen

MARCH 1, 2024

The cladding was made from recycled material The exterior cladding was selected for its cost efficiency, ease of installation, and ability to withstand hurricane-force winds and rain, which are common in the area. Project credits: Architecture: Tall Architects Interiors: Jill Dupre Structural engineer: Simpkins & Costelli, Inc.

Architect 125

Architect Contractor Exterior Structural Engineering 125

Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2024

The exterior has a variety of slopes, cutouts, and openings Exterior walls are wrapped in white corrugated steel , and a multi-faceted roof is covered with standing-seam metal. Square in plan, the two-storey home has a sculptural body with a variety of slopes, cutouts and openings. The photography is by Keith Isaacs.

Housing 140

Housing Exterior Finishes Structural Engineering 140

Deezen

JULY 11, 2024

Wood was used for the structural system, and exterior walls were clad in materials influenced by the original home. Neutral hues feature on the interior "The exterior finishes of brick and stained wood are warm and subdued, matching the tone of the old house and blending into the landscape," the team said.

Materials 120

Materials Housing Contractor Roofing 120

aasarchitecture

JUNE 27, 2024

Photo © Andrea Calo Glazing along the south walls brings in abundant natural light and wraps around the outdoor living oasis with an existing pool and patio (floor-to-ceiling windows account for over 40% of the exterior). Landscaping softens the exterior and a carport mimics the pool canopy. Carefully curated art adds pops of color.

Structural Engineering 59

Structural Engineering Exterior Engineering Engineering 59

Dwell

DECEMBER 20, 2023

Photo: Rafael Soldi Both practicing structural engineers, Julie and Chris embraced the compact home’s lack of charm and less-than-turnkey state, tapping their friend and colleague, architect Ian Butcher, with whom they had consulted on several projects over the years, to help with initial renovation plans.

Renovation 106

Renovation Structural Engineering Consulting Engineering 106

Dwell

JUNE 15, 2022

To fit in synergistically with the residential area surrounding the client’s house, one of the requirements was that the exterior should look like a ‘conventionally shaped house’. Having consulted with a structural engineer, these structures were placed within a comfortable distance from each other.

Roofing 108

Roofing Home Structural Engineering Exterior 108

Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2024

The tower is composed of a network of timber beams and metal "Observation Tower Kärven's concept has required an understanding from both architect and structural engineer of each other's disciplines," said lead architect Lukas Nordström. We have worked with well-known timber dimensions," lead architect Lukas Nordström said.

Nature 127

Nature Structural Engineering Structure Construction 127

Dwell

DECEMBER 7, 2022

A simple and regular concrete structural grid creates a variety of interior and exterior spaces with views across the Eubean Sea. In other locations the grid is left open, and creates exterior covered patios, balconies, and pergolas. Have a project to share? Post it here.

Home 142

Home Exterior Renovation Structural Engineering 142

Deezen

DECEMBER 12, 2023

Instead, the studio "planned a new independent structure outside the existing structure," Unemori Architects team member Keita Komori told Dezeen. Unemori Architects deliberately chose the wood as it matches the existing structure. Large windows let the light in. The photography is by Atelier Vincent Hecht.

Building 124

Building Housing Architect Remodeling 124

Deezen

JANUARY 20, 2024

The visitor centre houses a display space and auditorium Inside, the wood-lined auditorium and visitor facilities sit at the centre of the space behind poured concrete walls that mirror the appearance of the exterior. Project credits: Architect: Kaan Architecten Landscape designer: Karres + Brands landschapsarchitecten B.V.,

Civil Engineering 119

Civil Engineering Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 119

Deezen

FEBRUARY 27, 2024

The interior features a C-shaped plan An exterior staircase – shaded by a black partition lattice made of local purple rosewood – leads up to a roof terrace with 360-degree views. The house is constructed of concrete block, the most accessible material in the area, and covered on both the exterior and interior with naturally pigmented cement.

Housing 142

Housing Mining Clients Client 142

Deezen

MARCH 21, 2024

Bedrooms feature surrounding views Exterior walls are wrapped in weathering steel , which helps protect the home against wildfire. To reduce energy usage, the team added exterior shading devices to windows and integrated operable windows to facilitate cross ventilation. Sustainability was a guiding concern for the team.

Housing 119

Housing Exterior Engineering Engineering 119

Deezen

SEPTEMBER 14, 2024

Once closed, this sliding wall blends in with the white-painted wooden cladding on the exterior of the home's upper storey. Steel panels reflect light in the studio space On the upper level, a sliding wall at the rear of the home opens up a covered dining area overlooking the garden from a balcony of galvanised steel mesh.

Home 123

Home Structural Engineering Engineering Engineering 123

Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

Its space are connected by a central space "These materials are intended to be durable and sustainable," the team said of the exterior cladding. Large expanses of glass erase the boundary between interior and exterior, while curating moments of light and shadow on the white wall planes," the team said.

Housing 121

Housing Structural Engineering Exterior Interior 121

Deezen

JANUARY 12, 2024

Subtle use of green steel is repeated throughout the design The home's bold exterior is offset by green steel used for shutters, railings and furniture, while a warmer interior palette features oak wood and tiled flooring. A sequence of cascading gardens wrap around the home, providing outdoor seating along with a small pool.

Home 130

Home Roofing Design Structural Engineering 130

Deezen

FEBRUARY 21, 2024

The two structures are mirrors of each other and are divided by a courtyard with a privacy wall in the middle Set on 40-foot (12-metre) wide lots, the linear homes measure only 20 feet (6 metres) at their widest, leaving plenty of space for outdoor areas on either side of the house for residents to enjoy.

Civil Engineering 112

Civil Engineering Exterior Glass Windows 112

Dwell

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

We chose to utilize a dark cedar exterior to ground the home within the surrounding dunes and a contrasting natural cedar to accentuate the point of entry. By creating a dark exterior with an accentuated entry we created contrast to the grass swept dunes.

Windows 141

Windows Interior Housing Clients 141

Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

Lead by architect Mark Stoner and the National Trust for Historic Preservation , the project included the exterior and interior restoration of Johnson's Brick House , a small retreat building located just across from the historic Glass House. The photography is by Michael Biondo Project credits: General contractor: Hobbs, Inc.

Restoration 125

Restoration Glass Housing Civil Engineering 125

Deezen

DECEMBER 6, 2022

Mork-Ulnes Architects has completed a single-family residence in Oregon with a dark exterior and interconnected spaces without corridors that was built using American-made cross-laminated timber. An exterior courtyard is included in the design. Structural engineer: Eclipse Engineering. Contractor: Forest City Made.

Housing 145

Housing Exterior Roofing Engineering 145

Deezen

AUGUST 3, 2024

Through-wall AC units were replaced with an energy-recovery ventilator system Any holes in the exterior previously used for through-wall air conditioning units are now occupied by an energy recovery ventilator system, which helps to control the interior humidity. The photography is by Naho Kubota.

Home 111

Home Housing Deconstruction Structural Engineering 111