ArchDaily

JULY 4, 2023

Taking inspiration from nature, it reimagines the traditional hotel room as a protective nest. Within each bubble-like structure, guests can experience a sanctuary-like ambiance, offering both privacy and panoramic views of the surroundings, made possible by the generous ovoid windows that adorn each facade. Read more »

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 27, 2024

In these towers, operable windows are sacrificed for aesthetics and expansive views, with a central core layout that maximizes 360-degree views while creating architectural "solar heat-gain monsters."

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Deezen

DECEMBER 1, 2024

The brief for the four-bedroom, five-bathroom property in Studio City "was to design a home using all natural materials", according to Diaz, who has developed several single-family homes across the city. The post Rob Diaz uses all natural materials to build house in Los Angeles appeared first on Dezeen.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

Four structural volumes disrupt the concentric windows and separate the floor plan into flexible rooms defined by the roof geometry. The roof wedge references local vernacular and the chosen construction materials directly respond to the rugged nature of the house’s remote mountain setting.

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Archinect

JUNE 3, 2022

million-square-foot interior, which is beset with outward-facing lounges and common areas to offset an otherwise “inhumane” lack of windows and natural light in the living quarters. Photo courtesy UCSB.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Large windows on the shore-facing facade frame views of the lake, while panoramic windows at ground level face an adjacent meadow. Above, large dormer windows bring additional natural light into the space.

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Archinect

MARCH 6, 2024

This allows for the sun's harshest glares to be directed away from the playing surface, which is flooded by softer natural light from outside of clerestory windows. A retractable roofline is created by five overlapping shells that are designed to resemble baseball pennants.

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Archinect

MARCH 2, 2024

In addition, the houses provide indoor-outdoor connections through large windows. And being able to support people’s desire to live in nature is too important to miss,” said Susan Barnes, Principal at Skylab. Steel Hut’s "Jackrabbit Loft" model.

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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

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

Architectural studio CAN has extended a terraced London house with a palette of wood and hemp and a large curved window that aims to redraw its connection to the garden. Verdant House's centrepiece is its sweeping curved glass window looking out to the garden, which references a Victorian shop front.

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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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ArchDaily

JUNE 1, 2023

Courtesy of Western Window Systems Incorporating indoor-outdoor living into a home isn’t just limited to warm climates and beach front properties. Connecting homes to nature through copious amounts of glass creates serene environments while maintaining stable home temperatures.

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Deezen

MARCH 26, 2024

The University of Chicago John W Boyer Center was designed by Studio Gang in accordance with the French sustainability law requiring new public buildings to be built from at least 50 per cent wood or other natural materials. It will be built from at least 50 per cent natural materials in line with the French sustainability law.

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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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Architizer

SEPTEMBER 23, 2024

From cliffside homes with sweeping views to tranquil retreats nestled in nature, Studio MM designs with the environment and the client in mind, always considering how the smallest details can make the largest impact. Photo courtesy of Studio MM The impact of the windows extends beyond energy efficiency, however. Kaat Cliffs.

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Dwell

NOVEMBER 15, 2024

The new disaster response initiative aims to support property owners, local organizations, and agencies in getting the documentation, condition assessments, resources, and guidance necessary to recover significant buildings damaged by natural disasters and adapt them for longer-term resilience. The question isn’t, can we rebuild these?

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ArchDaily

DECEMBER 17, 2023

Architecture Classics showcased on ArchDaily serve as essential archives of architectural marvels, offering a window into the past. Structures such as Mariano Moreno’s National Library and Oscar Niemeyer’s Aeronautics Center highlight the eclectic nature of these classics. © Fabian Dejtiar | Marcone House (1928). Photograph 2023.

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ArchDaily

OCTOBER 10, 2024

meter-wide opening at the top of the dome that allows natural light to enter. In fact, toplighting, which introduces natural light from above through skylights, domes, or other upper openings, contrasts with traditional windows, which capture light horizontally. Among its most remarkable elements is the central oculus — an 8.2-meter-wide

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Deezen

OCTOBER 12, 2024

The design duo of Prince Carl Philip of Sweden and Oscar Kylberg have designed landscape-like interiors for a hotel in a Swedish nature reserve, featuring their first own-label furniture collection. It is an experience totally on nature's own terms," said Carl Philip Bernadotte. "It

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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

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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Archinect

AUGUST 10, 2023

Characterized by circular window openings and a timber reciprocal frame roof, the pavilion is intended to serve as a “warm, tactile space for children and families to enjoy.” Image credit: Carmody Groarke The redevelopment will see a new timber pavilion constructed in the gallery's gardens.

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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. The footbridge that crosses the central opening allows individuals to connect with both the lotus pond and the hills, using the building as a window to admire the wonders of nature.

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Archinect

NOVEMBER 20, 2023

The Frame House transforms the existing barn house typology into a contemporary dwelling, redefined by strategic compositions of window frames on each new elevation and new structure extending from the existing gambrel roof construction.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2024

Walls of windows in each corner and high clerestories along the length of the building extend the library’s connection to nature through airy design. Great care was taken when siting the structure and parking lot within the environment, preserving 90% of the spectacular woodlands.

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Deezen

NOVEMBER 30, 2024

725 has created a concept store for Friends of Fashion in Kyiv A palette of natural materials including wool carpet and wood veneer creates a sanctuary-like space that showcases the brand's focus on slow fashion. The post Natural materials create "a sense of refuge" in Kyiv boutique Friends of Fashion appeared first on Dezeen.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 26, 2023

The design process involved extensive research into Mont Tremblant’s rich cultural and natural heritage. The design also grew out of the chalet’s natural context: the ferns, the birch trees, the deer, and the large glacial boulders strewn across the forest floor.

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Archinect

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

The length of the floorplan meant that there was a need for natural light to reach the middle part of the house, thus the idea was born to retain a part of the rear garden as a courtyard that would sit amongst the functional layout of the space and provide not only light but also vital cross ventilation and visual connection.

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Archinect

MARCH 21, 2023

On the ground floor, an open living space forms the center of the home, bracketed by two courtyards that provide direct access to the outdoors, generous natural light, and views to the surrounding coastal landscapes. Additionally, a guest quarters open.

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Archinect

MAY 19, 2023

meter high central space of the house, its inhabitants can enjoy the surrounding landscape through the large windows that end in two of its perimeter patios and a large terrace that extends into the terrain by means of vegetated platforms. Under the zenithal light that enters through the roof of the 4.5

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Archinect

APRIL 25, 2023

Ukrainian firm MAKHNO Studio has designed a contemporary hotel in the breathtaking natural setting of the Carpathian Mountains. Each room in the hotel offers unique views through carefully crafted panoramic windows. The firm likens the hotel to a liner in the sky.

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Archinect

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

The original shape of the house in the longitudinal direction does not have a clear distinction between walls and roof, being associated with the natural landscape - the outcropping of rocks near the Dnipro River. Roof overhangs protect the interior from overheating.

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Archinect

OCTOBER 28, 2022

This small residence has a simple appearance yet brings tropical vibes to the interior, located in Sukoharjo, which has a cool atmosphere, has wide enough window openings that can be adjusted to adjust the level of air circulation & natural lighting in the house.

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Archinect

AUGUST 5, 2022

Front desk. Photo credit: William Jess Laird Inside, the lobby features a series of poured-in-place, steel-edged concrete structural arches.

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Archinect

JUNE 9, 2022

“With monumental windows on three sides, the double-height reading room is flooded with natural light dur. Image © Gregg Richards/Courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library. Image © Gregg Richards/Courtesy of Brooklyn Public Library.

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Archinect

JANUARY 19, 2023

The lower and upper volumes overlap with a large window that provides stunning views of the Wasatch Mountains. Given the unique nature of the residence, meticulous consideration was given to acoustics to ensure privacy between the music room and bedrooms above.

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Archinect

APRIL 19, 2024

The design solution creates a warm and inviting interior environment filled with natural light from an array of long skylights and large windows. The addition sits on floating acoustic slabs to eliminate noise transmission to classrooms and other academic spaces below.

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