Architizer

DECEMBER 18, 2024

Glass blocks are making their mark in contemporary architecture, proving theyre more than just functional. Their ability to filter natural light, improve insulation and add texture has made them a go-to material for creating visually striking and efficient designs. The canopy uses alternating transparent glass and mirror panels.

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Archinect

JULY 18, 2024

The tasting room is composed of a glulam structural frame and cross-laminated timber roof. The space is defined by its structural system, along with a fully glazed enclosure and exterior weathering-steel cladding. The inversely raised roof floods the space with natural light.

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Archinect

APRIL 2, 2024

The rectilinear base is wrapped in glass, allowing for natural light and interior views for the public on the outside. A succession of barrel vaults, visible in the construction photographs, add a rhythmic quality to the structure.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 14, 2024

Mexico City architecture studio HEMAA utilised a steel structure and green-coloured eaves for Pabellón de la Reserva, a meeting place sited on the marshy shores of a lake in the mountains of central Mexico. This design choice blurs the structure's boundaries, framing the natural landscape with subtlety," he continued.

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Archinect

JANUARY 4, 2023

Named ANNA Stay, the project is recognized for its sustainable design that allows its guests to reconnect with themselves and nature. The structure features two protective sliding shells: an inner shell comprising double glass and an outer shell made of wood. The glass layer can also be slid open to inject cool air to enter.

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Architizer

NOVEMBER 8, 2024

Architecture, by its nature, is in constant conversation with the environment. Winter, with its snow, ice and frozen landscapes, temporarily alters not only the physical appearance of structures but also how we experience them. When the water freezes, it appears as if the structure extends directly into the ice.

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Deezen

APRIL 17, 2024

Japanese architect Shigeru Ban has created a pavilion from paper tubes, wood and milk crates to mark the 75th anniversary of US architect Philip Johnson's Glass House in Connecticut , USA. metres) structure was built within the site of Johnson 's historic house. foot by 13.5 meters by 4.1 The photography is by Michael Biondo.

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Deezen

APRIL 6, 2024

Amsterdam studio Woonpioniers has used natural materials and prefabricated elements throughout the Sprout Ruben & Marjolein house , which includes an open, greenhouse-like volume. The post Timber structure defines compact bio-based home in the Netherlands appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Chiela.

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Deezen

APRIL 2, 2024

Architecture studio Snøhetta has extended the Holmenkollen ski museum in Oslo with a glass entrance covered in 1,207 "meticulously placed" wooden battens. A timber fence-like structure wraps around it, covered in Norwegian pine wood battens ranging from 2.5 to five metres in length, cut to minimise waste.

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Deezen

JULY 22, 2024

Geometric shapes and block colours characterise this apartment in Kyiv by design studio Dihome Existing walls were removed to create an open-plan layout, while glass bricks and panels were added to create spatial zoning without obstructing natural light. Glass blocks, plywood and concrete are the DNA of this project," said Sytnik.

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Deezen

AUGUST 30, 2024

Situated within a nature reserve in Getterön, the 12-metre-tall and seven-metre-wide tower by White Arkitekter has a hyperboloid structure composed of 140 beams combined with metal rings. This provides access to the sheltered interior, backed by the tower's intricate wooden structure.

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Deezen

SEPTEMBER 17, 2024

Chinese studio Offhand Practice has completed the Mei Yuan Cafe, a glass-walled pavilion in Shanghai that allows visitors to "immerse themselves" in the surrounding park. The post Offhand Practice creates glass-walled cafe in Shanghai park appeared first on Dezeen. The photography is by Hu Yanyun.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Max Strang , an architect who lives in the private Sanderling community and serves on the committee for the clubhouse and cabanas, broke the news to the public with a series of photos of the ruined structures on his Instagram stories. All net proceeds from the MOD Weekend events will be used to support the initiative.) "The

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Deezen

JUNE 5, 2024

US studio Olson Kundig Architects has shaded a boxy, glass office complex with aluminium screens near Atlanta's BeltLine and included a glass-clad volume to connect to buildings and frame the pedestrian paths. We wanted to make the building porous, which in turn helped to drive the form," said design principal Kirsten Ring Murray.

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Deezen

APRIL 8, 2024

UK architecture studio Foster + Partners and local studio Ponce de León Arquitectos have broken ground on its first project in Uruguay , an apartment building wrapped around a multi-storey glass courtyard. Floor-to-ceiling glass windows and doors enclose each floor and end in curved corners.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

The elongated structure is primarily made of steel and glass, featuring oversized air-lux sliding windows. For good reason—the landscape along the Berounka River is characterized by the flora and fauna of various nature reserves. The entire volume juts out into the landscape like a pier.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

The project for local Sydney developers Dexus combines mass timber elements with a diagrid steel tube exoskeleton and staggered glass envelope to achieve a 50% reduction in carbon emissions throughout the total 112,000-square-meter (1.2 million-square-foot) structure. billion construction. ” I.

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Deezen

MAY 31, 2024

A team led by SOM has designed a satellite terminal for Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) Led by SOM , the design team chose a structure based on trees – a subtle nod to the orchard that once occupied the spot in what is now the northwestern suburbs of the city. The renderings are courtesy of SOM and Norviska.

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ArchDaily

JULY 19, 2023

From steel and glass to wood and concrete, these form the artistic palette that transforms blueprints into tangible structures, bridging the gap between imagination and reality. Several questions naturally arise: How do architects navigate the endless possibilities to handpick the elements that will breathe life into their designs?

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The entirety of a terraced Victorian property in Stoke Newington was redesigned and extended, keeping only the building’s bare tectonic skeleton, due to the lack of structural integrity. long fixed glass, creating a dominant focal point in the space. A Japanese cloud tree occupies the courtyard, which is framed by a 3.7m

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Archinect

MARCH 14, 2022

Terra Mater Factual Studios is a film production company that has made an international name for itself with nature films. The villa was expanded in the late 1980s, and in 2003 received a glass bridge-like entrance structure and a meeting cube facing the garden. Terra Mater Company Location Vienna-Hietzing.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 9, 2023

Additional renovations were made to 750,000 square feet of the existing structure. Vaulted ceilings invite natural light and provide views across the airfield toward the Chicago skyline. Passenger amenity space was increased by 75%, and the existing building was expanded by around 350,000 square feet. HOK and Muller & Muller Ltd.

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Archinect

AUGUST 29, 2023

Park Associati - Cino Zucchi Architetti The new headquarters of Salewa, one of the most important manufacturing firms in Bolzano, is integrated into the landscape at the point where the city of Bolzano meets the uncontaminated nature of the mountains. The resulting visual effect is that of a roc.

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Archinect

AUGUST 5, 2022

Photo credit: William Jess Laird Inside, the lobby features a series of poured-in-place, steel-edged concrete structural arches. Front desk. Each frame terminates with an oversized industrial steel “knuckle” that transfers the load of the floors above from the arches to the foundation.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 10, 2024

Read: SOM covers computing college at MIT in large glass shingles Approaching from the south, visitors are greeted by a new forecourt activated by a rectangular water feature that bounces light into the building's lobby through wall-to-wall vertical windows. Thick stone walls block natural light in the climate-controlled exhibition space.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

MBB designed the expansion of an existing building for Grace Church School in New York City, adding a new top floor structure for a double-height gymnasium and athletic center. The design solution creates a warm and inviting interior environment filled with natural light from an array of long skylights and large windows.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 21, 2022

The arrangement of the volumes on the site responds, on the one hand, to the site’s location within its context and its commercial needs, and on the other, to the structural conditions that are required in lacustrine soil.

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Santa Cruz Architect

NOVEMBER 9, 2024

Natural light is an essential design element that profoundly impacts a home’s aesthetics, energy efficiency, and livability. The Importance of Natural Light in Residential Design Understanding the value of natural light in a home extends beyond simply creating bright spaces.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 15, 2024

MAD Architects has unveiled the One River North apartment block in Denver Located next to a major interstate and light rail line, the 15-storey block's western facade has a curved facade clad in a glass curtain wall with a massive cut "cracking" the building open. MAD Architects created the structure for developer The Max Collaborative.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 5, 2024

A gridded facade made up of rectangular windows and glass fibre-reinforced concrete (GFRC) bars wraps the building and its rounded corners. Its facade was made by Rieder "The materiality and calming appearance of the glass fibre-reinforced concrete elements allow for a harmonious integration into the surrounding neighbourhood," said Rieder.

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Archinect

JUNE 28, 2023

In addition, a large covered glass structure, flanked by pavilions for community use, acts as the gateway to the Great Lawn and is used for gatherings such as art shows, ice skating, celebrations and entertainment.

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Architizer

DECEMBER 4, 2024

From campuses housed in centuries-old landmarks to striking contemporary structures, France’s higher education institutions reveal how thoughtful design supports the pursuit of knowledge. The design emphasizes movement, encouraging users to explore and engage with the structure, promoting both work and well-being.

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Architizer

OCTOBER 8, 2024

Located in an area so rich in nature tourism that depends on it, REEF is a commercial renovation with a bold vision and an abundance of aces up its sleeve. Individual bathroom stalls are fitted with electric fog-glass, meaning if none are occupied you can walk into the space and see through the screens and out to the stunning setting beyond.

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Archinect

JUNE 17, 2024

Its location provides immediate visual and physical connections to nature on the High Line and views of the Hudson River beyond. Designed to achieve LEED Gold certification and foster an office environment connected with the natural world, 512 West 22nd Street sets new standards of health and productivity in the modern workplace.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2024

The chapel has an exposed concrete structure "The simple chapel volume, set in the vast nature, is constructed as a lifted box, signifying a separation from the secular world," explained Eunsok. "It It is illuminated by a skylight that projects from the southeastern side of the building. Equipment engineer: Jusung Eng.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 2, 2024

While the house features spectacular elements such as floor-to-ceiling glass walls, there is an informality to the design reflected in the use of simple materials and playful details. The intent was to create a lakeside retreat that invites nature into the house, and encourages occupants to connect with the outdoors."

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Archinect

MAY 30, 2024

Marshall school, built for the New York City School Construction Authority, replaced a temporary school structure with a light-filled, 4-story building that spans a city block. A nature-inspired interior palette features wood-slatted. PS 330Q Helen M.

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