Architizer

MARCH 24, 2025

How does one transform a home into a lens for nature? Dramatic Marvin Modern floor-to-ceiling windows were key to realizing a house with contextual harmony that fulfills the demands of the client, all while pushing the boundaries of expansive glass. Yet, the most prominent feature of the space is glass. And for Lewandowski?

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

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.

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Deezen

MAY 8, 2024

Tropical modernism informed the plaster finishes of this extension in Hackney , London , which has been completed by local architecture studio Sonn. We took inspiration from 1970's tropical modernism through a mix of natural stone textures along with colourways of brown, green and beige," Robinson told Dezeen.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2024

This week's lookbook explores eight peaceful residential interiors that feature expansive glazing and floor-to-ceiling windows framing verdant views. These eight projects all use oversized or unusually shaped windows in clever ways, creating interiors that embrace nature and forge welcome connections to the outdoors.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 21, 2024

Married with warm oak finishes and a custom washi-paper pendant lamp, the textured flooring is intended to contribute to a warm and cosy atmosphere. "A The terracotta floor continues onto the adjoining patio and is teamed with a structure of exposed South African pine and bespoke wooden units finished with green marble counters.

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

Inspired by natures intricate forms, its Panelex construction ensures both visual and environmental longevity. Its bold lines and striking mirror finish bring a sculptural element to exterior spaces, elevating them into visual landmarks. Each piece is meticulously designed using both traditional and innovative techniques.

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Deezen

MARCH 3, 2025

White concrete is also used for the floors that surround the house, while indoors, the ceilings are finished with stucco and aluminum frames the large glass windows. Hidden Villa is finished with custom-made furniture and built-in cabinetry, integrated into the villa's architectural design.

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Deezen

APRIL 21, 2024

Shades of green, red and yellow run throughout this lookbook , which collects nine home interiors enlivened by colourful window frames. Whether painted wood, plastic or metal, opting for colourful window frames is an easy way to brighten a residential interior. in Porto , including its window frames and doors.

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Deezen

MARCH 7, 2025

Architecture studio Loader Monteith has replaced a dilapidated farm building in Angus, Scotland , with a home finished with stone, black-painted pine and a red corrugated-metal roof. Walls are formed of reclaimed stone For the external cladding, Loader Monteith used battens of thermally modified pine with a black finish.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Photo by Raphal Thibodeau La Cime, Canada, by Naturehumaine This timber-clad "micro-chalet" designed by Canadian studio Naturehumaine was among the most popular cabins covered on Dezeen this year, and features large windows intended to evoke the feeling of sitting in a tree canopy.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 28, 2024

The project comprises a clinic and two apartment units Fronted by a sculptural facade, the 750-metre-square building is punctured by irregular circular and rectangular openings on the upper floor, while operable windows line the ground floor. One of the facades looks like a toy face with a winking eye," the studio said. "On

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2025

Cabinetry from Reform was customised for the kitchen and hallway storage Modular off-the-shelf cabinetry with a wood finish from Reform was customised for the kitchen, and paired with a stainless steel counter, backsplash and floating shelf that plays off the exposed ceiling ductwork.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 26, 2024

The material palette centres around the use of chukum, a water-resistant and plaster-like finish made from tree resin and limestone, to create "an ambience that is both organic and sustainable". Located in downtown Denver , architecture practice Studio Gang intended for its design to reflect the "Aspen eyes" of Colorado's native Aspen tree.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2025

These are illuminated by a large bay window at the front of the home and a fully glazed rear wall framed with black-steel fins. A palette of smoked oak for the kitchen cabinets complements the black steel of the window frame, as well as stainless steel worktops and lightly stained floors. Read: Don't Move, Improve!

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Dwell

JULY 3, 2024

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. The house looks raw and unvarnished, but a clear matte natural oil was applied to the interior wood.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 7, 2024

This included recovering the original shape of the windows, which had previously been altered, as well as installing new wooden frames shaded by traditional wooden slatted blinds. Textures, natural materials and neutral, calm tones coexist with colour and traditional elements that pay homage to the owner's maritime origins."

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2024

Green terrazzo is teamed with concrete and clay-toned plaster at Terzetto, a London flat extension that architecture studio ConForm Architects has modelled on bay windows. Externally, these distinct materials have been combined to evoke the components of a bay window – which are a plinth, column and pediment.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 22, 2025

It has a contemporary yet organic form with natural finishes, including a type of lime plaster known as thappi that coats the home's structural ferrocement shell. The windows open to the sylvan view on the outside from the lower level bringing the cold air into the space," he added.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 1, 2024

Architects and designers inspired by hygge focus on creating spaces that nurture the senses, using natural materials, warm lighting and thoughtful spatial arrangements to evoke feelings of safety and contentment. Natural stone elements, such as hearths or accent walls, evoke a grounded, timeless feeling, ideal for cooler months.

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 20, 2025

Only the existing concrete structure of the building was preserved, while all secondary elements such as interior sashes, railings and finishing materials were removed." The colour palette was kept predominantly monochrome to allow Karimoku's natural wood tones to stand out."

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

These louvers, oriented at varying angles, reduce solar heat gain and allow for expansive full-height glass windows, ensuring natural light fills the interiors. Inspired by French estates, the fan-shaped layout maximizes sunlight and natural ventilation while preserving the site’s natural features.

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Deezen

MARCH 28, 2025

Clay wall finishes and built-in oak joinery were used to add warmth and facility to this Victorian terraced house in south London , extended by British architecture studio Pensaer. The interplay of warm oak, polished concrete, and natural light creates a harmonious dialogue between textures and tones."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

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. Tiles were added to the floors and bespoke walnut joinery used to create a warm interior.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 27, 2024

Crafted from 100% natural slate, CUPACLAD delivers a façade system that’s not only non-combustible and waterproof but actually gets better with age. The North American-made hardwood plywood uses a soy-based, formaldehyde-free adhesive inspired by the way mussels naturally grip. It allows adopters to feel closer to the natural world.

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Deezen

JANUARY 25, 2025

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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Dwell

APRIL 11, 2025

A familys country retreat is designed to further blur into its setting with walls of windows and natural wood finishes. It was important for us to have a retreat where we could disconnect from the fast pace of urban life and immerse ourselves in nature," Hkon says.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 24, 2024

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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Deezen

DECEMBER 16, 2024

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.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 21, 2024

A key challenge lay in breaking down compartmentalized spaces and reintroducing openness to a home plagued by outdated finishes and a lack of connection to the outdoors. The transformative addition, featuring a striking large corner window, became the linchpin of this project.

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Deezen

JANUARY 27, 2025

Pivoting glass doors replicate the arched shape of an original window The result is a four-bedroom home with a rustic aesthetic and contemporary details including pivoting doors and an acid-yellow kitchen. "It This barn originally had just one window, an arched doorway that would have been used to bring livestock in and out.

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Dwell

APRIL 4, 2025

The nondescript 2000s residence now channels Belgian minimalism with luxe finishes like plaster and marble. A connection between interior and exterior spaces, a facade that makes a home relatable to its neighborhood, and plenty of natural light while maintaining privacy. We like working with the ones that know," he says.

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

Inside, warm wood finishes create a functional yet comfortable space. The copper will weather naturally, evolving alongside the historic stone, while filtering light through its lattice-like surfaces. Built for sugar production, the 19th-century brick building was a dense collection of conjoined structures with small, uneven windows.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The design duo of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg have designed landscape-like interiors for a hotel in a Swedish nature reserve, featuring their first own-label furniture collection. It is an experience totally on nature's own terms," said Carl Philip Bernadotte. "It

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 5, 2025

We have always believed that architecture can transform and repair environments, helping us to relate to our surroundings, nature and each other," said SANAA. Photo by SANAA SANAA's trademark style is light-filled minimalism, with its buildings often finished with white and transparent surfaces.

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Dwell

JANUARY 2, 2025

A hemp concrete slab was installed over a ventilated crawl space and combined with breathable coverings (natural stone and terra-cotta tiles), allowing the floors to stop blocking the moisture that had previously risen into the facade walls.

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Deezen

JANUARY 11, 2025

Minimalist white finishes unify the individual buildings The fragmented layout mimics the surrounding urban fabric, in which individual homes fill their plot but do not touch the neighbouring structures, leaving small walkways between them. But this project, there's no fence to define the property. Anybody in this area can get in and out."

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Deezen

MARCH 16, 2025

Delve Architects designed the garden studio to mimic the form of its previous extension, swapping its black timber cladding for glossy green tiles and dark green window frames that help to disguise it among the garden.

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