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DEOC Arquitectos adds yellow paint to cinder blocks for emergency shelter in Guatemala

December 21, 2019 James Brillon 0

Breezeblocks form walls in this disaster relief shelter near Guatemala City by DEOC Arquitectos, which was proposed after the deadly eruption of Volcan de Fuego in 2018. Located just 44 kilometres from the capital city, Volcan de Fuego, which translates as Fire Volcano, is one of the country’s many active volcanoes. In June 2018, one

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Northwest Harbor / Bates Masi Architects

December 21, 2019 Karen Valenzuela 0

Straddling freshwater wetlands and a tidal estuary just six feet above sea level, this house’s site demands extraordinary sensitivity to environmental concerns. Local zoning restricts the structure’s maximum coverage and proximity to wetlands areas, while Fema requirements set the first-floor structure above the base flood elevation. The house’s basic massing is therefore predetermined, limited to a one-story, 1,900 square foot design, raised eight feet above the ground. The spaces within this envelope are arranged, articulated, and fenestrated based on an innovative structural system that infuses the house’s inner areas with light and circulating air.

The 10 Most Popular Staircases of 2019 (10 photos)

December 21, 2019 Gwendolyn Purdom 0

This Trending Now story features the most-saved staircase photos uploaded to Houzz since Jan. 1, 2019.Aside from connecting the lower and upper floors, an elegant staircase can also take a home’s design to the next level. But there are countless ways …

Patio of the Week: Raised Deck for Enjoying a Tranquil Creek (9 photos)

December 21, 2019 Jeannie Matteucci 0

Scott and DeDe Vehslage’s split-level brick home in a suburb of Dallas sits on a lot that includes a tranquil creek running along the back of the property. But the couple, who have four adult children, were frustrated that their existing two-level woo…

Vila Conde Store / Raulino Silva Arquitecto

December 21, 2019 Andreas Luco 0

In the center of Vila do Conde, north of Portugal, we find a small, narrow and empty store, without dividing walls and naked of decor. The storefront opens to Dr. João Canavarro avenue, one of the most importants streets in this city. In the back there is a small window near to the ceiling, which allows ventilation of the space and some light on the north side. The building facades are preserved without any kind of intervention and the existing window frames are kept to control costs. On the back façade the frame in wood is only painted inside. Inside, the shoe store develops all over the ground floor, the space has been completely renovated with new ceiling, walls and floor coverings. On the floor is used a floating floor of oak wood, on the walls and ceilings are used plasterboards.

Steven Chilton Architects completes “bamboo forest” theatre in Wuxi

December 21, 2019 Tom Ravenscroft 0

Wuxi Taihu Show Theatre by Steven Chilton Architects in Wuxi, China

The Wuxi Taihu Show Theatre, which is wrapped in a steel structure designed to look like a bamboo forest, has opened in China. The theatre in Wuxi, a city near Shanghai in eastern China, was designed by Steven Chilton Architects as the permanent home for a water show designed by Belgian theatre director Franco Dragone. The round theatre

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Where to Hang Towels in the Bathroom (11 photos)

December 21, 2019 Jess McBride 0

The placement of towel racks in a bathroom may seem like a small detail, but as you’ve probably heard before: Good design is in the details. Finding the best place for your towels can improve your bathroom’s functionality and comfort level. Here are t…

Doorless Showers Open a World of Possibilities (8 photos)

December 21, 2019 Lisa Frederick 0

I’ll never forget my first experience with an open shower. On a French-class trip to Paris at the innocent age of 14, I arrived at my hotel tired, jet-lagged and longing for a good, hot soak. I pushed open the bathroom door and looked around, flummoxe…

Dezeen’s top 10 houses of 2019

December 21, 2019 India Block 0

A Brutalist Tropical Home in Bali by Patisandhika and Daniel Mitchell

To continue our review of 2019, India Block picks out the 10 most exciting houses of the year, including a Brutalist house in Bali, a tiny home in Tokyo and a shed-shaped Scottish house. Ghost House, Warwickshire, UK, by BPN Architects Made of pale concrete and black-framed glazing, Ghost House’s gridded facade is reflected in still pools

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Bayeux Media Library / Serero Architectes Urbanistes

December 21, 2019 Andreas Luco 0

Landscape-building and urban showcase. Standing beside the beltway surrounding the dense center of Bayeux with its winding narrow streets, the new Bayeux Media Library is thoughtfully integrated into the rich historical context of the town. The project rises on an open plot connecting the historic center with the town’s future development zones, creating splendid views of the cathedral. This exceptional situation required very careful treatment, with the architect choosing to propose a transparent, landscape-building to serve as a genuine urban vitrine.