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Hewitt creates residential tower in Seattle informed by stack of magazines

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Local architecture studio Hewitt has unveiled the 33-storey-high Skyglass residential block in downtown Seattle , which was informed by an offset stack of magazines. I wanted to study what it would mean to shift a tower plate and what would be the value of that," she explained. "In All the floors are identical," explained Nagele.

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cascading folding roof of GLA design’s community center in china echoes mountain contours

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its form mirrors local residential elements, harmonizing with traditional chinese architecture through tiles, masonry walls, and wood-like structures. The post cascading folding roof of GLA design’s community center in china echoes mountain contours appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio

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ota archistudio realizes a 3D roof by adjusting the angles of the wooden beams, a technique expertly executed by local craftsmen. The post curved roof follows ridgeline of japanese mountains in weekend home by ota archistudio appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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cutouts in slanted concrete roof illuminate vietnamese residence by DMA architects

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The post cutouts in slanted concrete roof illuminate vietnamese residence by DMA architects appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine. DMA architects incorporates greenery as a buffer against heat that also provides additional privacy.

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staggered volumes in love architecture’s tokyo residential complex ensure privacy & ample light

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renzankyo is characterized by staggered gabled roofs that subtly mimic the surrounding mountain landscape. The post staggered volumes in love architecture’s tokyo residential complex ensure privacy & ample light appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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"Holl showing again his mastery of residential housing" says commenter

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Andy Brackstone wasn't fully sold, writing "looks great but, with the number of apartments to recreational space ratio, I thought the roof was crying out to be better utilised". They suggested the addition of a "skateboard park or running track plus tree planting to compensate for the grass roof". "It

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thatched-roofed boathouse addition anchors dutch villa renovation by serge schoemaker

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serge schoemaker architects renews the property by applying a gray lime plaster to the brick facades and updating the thatched roofs. The post thatched-roofed boathouse addition anchors dutch villa renovation by serge schoemaker appeared first on designboom | architecture & design magazine.

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