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this ‘inverted greenhouse’ is a glass-topped cabin for viewing nature in chile

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unlike a traditional greenhouse that houses plants, this glass home places the residents inside, surrounding them with the vibrant forest. The post this ‘inverted greenhouse’ is a glass-topped cabin for viewing nature in chile appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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Inside the Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County’s new $75 million expansion

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The Natural History Museum of Los Angeles County (NHM) has opened its $75 million NHM Commons expansion to the public. Image credit: Benny Chan Image credit: Benny Chan The centerpiece of the design is a transparent glass façade, creating a visual connection between the museum and Exposition Park.

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This Hungarian mass timber house blends seamlessly into its natural environment

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Hungarian design-build studio Hello Wood has shared its latest home with us, seamlessly blending into its rural surroundings and bridging the gap between the natural environment and engineered objects. The living space connects with built-in glass doors and windows to a terrace that extends over the adjacent fishpond.

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Peter Morris Architects adds curved glass extension to Victorian home in West Hampstead

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Glazing work was carried out by Fluid Glass. The focal point of the extension is a curved glass bay window that brings in natural light and provides views of the garden. This feature, executed by Fluid Glass, creates a seamless transition between the indoors and outdoors.

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ODA completes New York residential building with a glass box facade

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ODA Architecture has completed a residential scheme at 101 West 14th Street in New York City defined by a glass box facade. Image credit: Michael Young Image credit: Michael Young The building’s exterior features a glass box facade with fractal geometry to create a “sense of lightness, airiness, and depth,” according to ODA.

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salome maarek uses local israeli stone to create sustainable, naturally tinted glass

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the naturally tinted, geo-localised glass pieces are made sustainably using stones from israel's natural landscape. The post salome maarek uses local israeli stone to create sustainable, naturally tinted glass appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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A Multicolored Glass Canopy for Senses, Shelter and Hospitality: The Vertical Panorama Pavilion

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This structure, with a glass canopy of Color PVB interlayers , serves as a shelter for hospitality. Inspired by nature, the pavilion’s canopy engages all the senses: from the texture of the gravel on the walking path to the wind currents in the area and the characteristic aromas of the region.

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