Archinect

NOVEMBER 16, 2024

The transparency of the gardens allows natural light to filter through to the depth of the office spaces. As the gardens and terraces increase in elevation, the landscaping responds, changing from leafy vegetation to hardy wind-resistant succulents. The project is part of a larger, collaborative effort to revitali.

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Deezen

MARCH 22, 2025

The 3,500-square-foot (325-square-metre) getaway gradually steps down the island's rocky terrain, following the natural slope towards the water. Mirroring the textural richness of the natural world, the interior is at once rugged and serene," said the team.

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Deezen

JANUARY 21, 2025

An open-air corridor connects the street to a hidden courtyard The studio added weathering steel frames to the boutique's windows that overlook the courtyard to complement the brick facade. Large stones scattered beneath the pavilion reinforce its grounding in natural elements.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 31, 2024

We sought to] respect the landscape with the design of the house, maintaining a compact footprint while still enjoying the sense of expansiveness one feels in the desert," said studio founder Ryan Leidner. "In On one end, the home drops into a studio space The short ends feature clerestory windows underscored by thin vertical wooden bands.

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Archinect

MAY 3, 2024

Named Bunkie on the Hill and described as a “quiet haven in the trees for family members to retreat and re-connect with nature,” the cabin sits at the top of a steep slope overlooking a collection of family cottages below.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 24, 2024

From the first site visit, it was clear that the views would be the foundation of the project, guiding our decision-making process and resulting in an elongated volume parallel to the contours of the land, with a front that opens to the landscape and a back dedicated to circulation and services.

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Architizer

JANUARY 13, 2025

Calling all architects, landscape architects and interior designers: Architizer's A+Awards allows firms of all sizes to showcase their practice and vie for the title of Worlds Best Architecture Firm. Apple Park By Foster + Partners , Cupertino, California Apple Park reimagines the workplace as a connection between architecture and nature.

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Architizer

MARCH 24, 2025

How does one transform a home into a lens for nature? The Notch House in New Hampshire, designed by Paul Designs Project , reexamines the concept of traditional cabin design by proposing a house that mimics the surrounding landscape whilst framing breathtaking views from all angles. And for Lewandowski?

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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

DECEMBER 21, 2024

As in many of its healthcare projects, CF Mller drew on the principles of "healing architecture" - an approach based on research into the impact of architecture on wellbeing that prioritises access to the outdoors, natural materials and daylight. This is wrapped by an internal "therapy walk" connecting the wards.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Toronto-based StudioAC has completed a residence east of the city, in a landscape characterized by an “intricate coastline and a bourgeoning wine-making industry.” Large windows on the shore-facing facade frame views of the lake, while panoramic windows at ground level face an adjacent meadow.

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Deezen

JANUARY 31, 2025

A cat climbing frame and a cosy window seat are among the features of this colourful extension , added to Park House in London by local studio Office S&M. Its main feature is a pair of upholstered window seats in the corners of the space, complete with storage space, wall lights, a fold-out table and hidden nooks for their feline friends.

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Architizer

JANUARY 20, 2025

Inspired by natures intricate forms, its Panelex construction ensures both visual and environmental longevity. Northport Lighting By Landscape Forms Jury Winner, Exterior Lighting, 2024 A+Product Awards Northport reinvents traditional acorn street lamps with a refined, minimalist approach. CUPACLAD By CUPA PIZARRAS S.A.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 22, 2024

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

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Archinect

OCTOBER 15, 2024

It is designed, as its name suggests, to mirror the natural processes of endemic Aspen trees (aka Populus tremuloides ) with a textured facade featuring an arrangement of scalloped windows that contribute passive shading while channeling rainwater with widths tailored to the public and private spaces contained within.

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Deezen

OCTOBER 28, 2024

Known as El Mirador, the 2023 house measures 230 square metres (2475 square feet) and serves as an "ode" to the site's preexisting landscape. The window frames are made of weathering steel, which will oxidize and stain the exterior walls with an ochre patina – much like the colours of the house's surrounding stone.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 25, 2024

RCNKSK has completed a chapel for the village of Nesvačilka in the Czech Republic "The vision was to create a building that would not only shape the landscape but also leave an indelible mark on the culture, society, and heritage of this place," RCNKSK co-founder Jan Říčný told Dezeen.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 24, 2023

This unique residence is a testament to the seamless fusion of natural materials, contemporary design, and a deep appreciation for the mid-century modern aesthetic. Natural Materials and Vertical Grain Douglas Fir Windows and Doors: One of the defining features of Wagoya House is the extensive use of natural materials.

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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

JANUARY 27, 2025

A glazed bi-fold window in the living room opens out to the patio Creating two new axes from the existing snug and study at the front of Newton Park Place, each of the new rooms is designed to have a subtly different relationship to the garden, which was designed by landscape architect Lilly Gomm.

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Deezen

DECEMBER 27, 2024

The clients' desire to be surrounded by both family and nature in their home called for a new adaptation of this once-ubiquitous typology, expanding and reframing the idea of outdoor living." A circular window breaks the orthogonal design but references the curved walls.

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Deezen

APRIL 15, 2025

The studio replaced an existing structure on site bud The team replaced an old house with a new, contemporary design while leaving 98 per cent of the natural site untouched. The southwestern gable ends are entirely clad in glass, broken only by black window framing. Steeplechase is characterised by two 31-foot (9.4-metre)

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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. They invite us to experience space in new ways, emphasizing the relationship between design, nature and time.

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Deezen

MARCH 24, 2025

It was designed by OODA to adapt to the challenging characteristics of its site, which is surrounded by dense trees and bordered by a steep slope to the west, while also providing a series of secluded spaces where the client can feel connected to nature. The photography is by Fernando Guerra.

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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 7, 2025

Read: Archer + Braun adds "modernist extension" to Limestone House in Edinburgh Both wings of the house feature a corridor punctured by floor-to-ceiling windows. The living spaces are held in the west wing The studio said it designed the interiors as "a celebration of natural materials and considered craftsmanship".

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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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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2023

Led by architects Carmody Groarke and landscape artist Kim Wilkie, the project will be the biggest redevelopment of the past two decades for the venue, which originally opened in 1817 as the UK’s first public art gallery. Image credit: Carmody Groarke The redevelopment will see a new timber pavilion constructed in the gallery's gardens.

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Dwell

JANUARY 9, 2025

The Weisblat House features bold horizontal lines, expansive cantilevered rooflines, and floor-to-ceiling windows and glass doors that create a seamless flow between the indoor and outdoor spaces. The living room, centered around a striking hearth, features expansive windows that frame views of the surrounding landscape.

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Deezen

APRIL 13, 2025

Bedrooms and bathrooms on the upper levels are also bathed in natural light thanks to the extension's large windows and the addition of skylights where possible. The firm previously designed offices for technology company Slack in Toronto , where a trail of rainbow-coloured cables match brightly hued walls and seating.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Nestled within a charming natural landscape, this remarkable building sits in the loving embrace of a lotus pond to the west and the gentle foothills to the east. It stands tall at 20 meters and stretches out to 100 meters, making a bold architectural statement.

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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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Deezen

MARCH 12, 2025

Its rough granite walls, green roofs and stepped concrete paths all formed part of a strategy by Amelia Tavella Architectes to accommodate the large programme without disrupting the "integrity" of the landscape. It's about creating space for learning and culture without altering the land's integrity."

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Architizer

FEBRUARY 19, 2025

The Perch By Nicole Blair , Austin, Texas A hairstylist and a landscape designer needed a flexible workspace that wouldnt require them to relocate or disrupt their established backyard. This approach acknowledges the passage of time while maintaining the convents presence in the landscape.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 22, 2022

A family home that blurs the distinction between interior and exterior space through its unique connection to the natural landscape. This connection to nature is heightened by a series of water features, which flow under the building into a large architectonic feature made to resemble a native pond adjacent to the lake.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 22, 2024

The homeowners are Becker’s sister and brother-in-law, and commissioned the studio to design a home that reflects their appreciation of nature, and supports their outdoors-oriented lifestyle with their two young children, including activities such as raising chickens, fishing, landscaping and gardening. "In

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Deezen

FEBRUARY 25, 2025

Niall McLaughlin Architects has submitted planning for a timber-framed Maggie's Centre in Cambridge Located in a wooded area slightly north of Addenbrooke's Hospital and the Cancer Research UK Cambridge Institute , the permanent facility will have a two-storey timber structure designed to complement the natural setting.

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