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Swiss Cubic House Tour, A Contemporary Concrete Landmark

November 21, 2017 HD Staff 0

Located near Lucerne in Switzerland, this is ‘House H’ by Buchner Bründler architects in Basel, with photography by Bruno Helbling. This home is a contemporary structure of concrete that stands as a modern landmark, its build being in stark contrast to the more traditional style homes within the same neighbourhood. The cubic house is an […]

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40 Stylish Living Rooms That Use Concrete To Stand Out

November 13, 2017 HD Staff 0

Concrete has long acted as a foundation for many homes. Its practical applications are certainly common knowledge as an affordable and durable basis for buildings of all types. However, it was not until fairly recently that concrete became more of a focal point — and interior design element that went beyond practical into an aesthetic […]

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40 Stylish Living Rooms That Use Concrete To Stand Out

November 13, 2017 HD Staff 0

Concrete has long acted as a foundation for many homes. Its practical applications are certainly common knowledge as an affordable and durable basis for buildings of all types. However, it was not until fairly recently that concrete became more of a focal point — and interior design element that went beyond practical into an aesthetic […]

Concrete portico provides sheltered outdoor space for pink brick house in Seville

November 13, 2017 Alyn Griffiths 0

Spanish studio Canales Lombardero designed this brick-clad house in Seville with a double-height concrete portico to connect its living spaces with the garden. The studio headed by Francisco González de Canales Ruiz and Nuria Alvarez Lombardero designed Perea Borobio House for a retired couple who needed a flexible space capable of accommodating visiting family. The

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Balcones House curbs Texas heat with expansive overhanging roof

October 28, 2017 Bridget Cogley 0

The flat roof of this house in Austin by local firm Mell Lawrence Architects reaches well beyond its walls, shading the glazed top floor from the harsh Texan sun. The 4,285-square-foot (398-square-metre) residence’s large, overhanging roof extends eight feet (2.4 metres) around the perimeter to help mitigate heat inside. Balcones House was built using cast-in-situ

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Balcones House curbs Texas heat with expansive overhanging roof

October 28, 2017 Bridget Cogley 0

The flat roof of this house in Austin by local firm Mell Lawrence Architects reaches well beyond its walls, shading the glazed top floor from the harsh Texan sun. The 4,285-square-foot (398-square-metre) residence’s large, overhanging roof extends eight feet (2.4 metres) around the perimeter to help mitigate heat inside. Balcones House was built using cast-in-situ

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Balcones House curbs Texas heat with expansive overhanging roof

October 28, 2017 Bridget Cogley 0

The flat roof of this house in Austin by local firm Mell Lawrence Architects reaches well beyond its walls, shading the glazed top floor from the harsh Texan sun. The 4,285-square-foot (398-square-metre) residence’s large, overhanging roof extends eight feet (2.4 metres) around the perimeter to help mitigate heat inside. Balcones House was built using cast-in-situ

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Balcones House curbs Texas heat with expansive overhanging roof

October 28, 2017 Bridget Cogley 0

The flat roof of this house in Austin by local firm Mell Lawrence Architects reaches well beyond its walls, shading the glazed top floor from the harsh Texan sun. The 4,285-square-foot (398-square-metre) residence’s large, overhanging roof extends eight feet (2.4 metres) around the perimeter to help mitigate heat inside. Balcones House was built using cast-in-situ

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Balcones House curbs Texas heat with expansive overhanging roof

October 28, 2017 Bridget Cogley 0

The flat roof of this house in Austin by local firm Mell Lawrence Architects reaches well beyond its walls, shading the glazed top floor from the harsh Texan sun. The 4,285-square-foot (398-square-metre) residence’s large, overhanging roof extends eight feet (2.4 metres) around the perimeter to help mitigate heat inside. Balcones House was built using cast-in-situ

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World’s first 3D-printed concrete bridge opens in the Netherlands

October 27, 2017 India Block 0

The first 3D-printed concrete bridge has been completed in the Netherlands as a crossing for cyclists, but construction company BAM Infra claims it could take the weight of 40 lorries. Made from pre-fabricated concrete blocks 3D-printed by robots, the 8-metre-long bridge forms part of a new ring-road being constructed around Gemert in the Dutch province of Brabant. The

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