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This mass timber sauna in Finland appears as a natural extension of its rocky surroundings

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Image courtesy of Sotamaa The firm’s design process was guided by a desire to foster a deep connection between the sauna and its surrounding environment, which is defined by the sea and the island’s stark rock landscapes. Its interior features vast CLT sheets, while its exterior is crafted from milled CLT panels.

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StudioAC completes coastal Canadian home embedded into a steep ridge

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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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Eight tranquil interiors where oversized windows frame lush views

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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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Studio Gang's super green Populus hotel opens in Denver

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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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Wagoya Mid-Century Modern Home by Alloi Architecture + Construction

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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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Villa Sidonius: Pneumatic Sealing Solutions in Unusual Settings

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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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Dulwich Picture Gallery to undergo most significant redevelopment in decades, designed by Carmody Groarke and Kim Wilkie

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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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