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

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Image © Adam Potts Although the sensory approach in the built environment is often based primarily on visual aspects, such as color and light, as we delve deeper into the relationship of architecture with the senses other essential elements emerge, such as aromas, textures, sounds, and even flavors. Vertical Panorama Pavilion.

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Snøhetta unveils green design for new Westchester Square Library in the Bronx

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Its two-story interior is organized around a need for natural light in educational spaces and the desire to frame a street-level exterior Viewing Garden that serves as a “counterpoint to the surrounding urban landscape” while adding “visual interest to the indoor experience.” ” Image co.

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Cobe opens The Opera Park island in Copenhagen's inner harbor

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It serves as its visual counterpoint and is accessed via a landscaped bridge connector covered by a glass walkway. Image: Francisco Tirado Cobe’s Founder, Dan Stubbergaard, says: “The Opera Park is a place where nature comes first amidst Copenhagen’s bustling urban development. The Opera Park.

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Wonderforest Nature Preschool by Palette Architecture

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The façade provides opportunities for natural light, visual connection, and varying levels of privacy. The most public layer lies next to the glass and contains the welcome area, The Forest , and The Wetland. The architectural approach was to layer the spaces along the storefront to create pockets of privacy and activity.

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Glass Acts: 7 Global Projects Transmitting New Possibilities for Glass Blocks and Panels

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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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Snøhetta adds glass and glulam extension to world's oldest ski museum

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Architecture studio Snøhetta has extended the Holmenkollen ski museum in Oslo with a glass entrance covered in 1,207 "meticulously placed" wooden battens. A five-metre-tall glass wall is partially covered with 1,207 meticulously placed wooden pieces, reminiscent of the iconic skigard fences," said Snøhetta.

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