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Project • By GALCZYNSKI • Private Houses
Sawtooth Ridge Retreat
Sawtooth Ridge Retreat sets a precedent for contemporary architecture within a historic mountain town of Stanley, Idaho, USA. By studying local history and culture, the mountain cabin established a design response that is informed by and sensitive to its place.
Jakub Galczynski
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Environmental responsibility is approached through high-performance assembly. Continuous insulation on the interior and exterior of concrete walls (ICF) reduced thermal bridging while improving moisture resistance, energy efficiency, and fire protection. Embedded fiberglass rebar, rather than conventional steel, offers higher tensile strength, reduced weight, and corrosion resistance. Anchored into solid bedrock, the reinforced concrete structure e... More
Project • By SOL & SOL • Coasts
Serreta Viewpoint
Architectural team:
Beatriz de Una Boveda/Kuba Kolec/Pej Gombert
"Pena” is a space of contemplation and interpretation. Elegant and lightweight, the viewpoint sits effortlessly on the cliffs of Ponta da Serreta, becoming a point of cultural interest and enhancing the island’s dissemination of art and public space.
Conceptually, the viewpoint is inspired by Mendonça’s poem “O voo do Queimado”. Like a feather that falls from the Queimado and graciously lands on the ground, the viewpoint creates momentum, an emblematic image that stands out for its simplicity and forcefulness. The viewpoint is an artwork in the landscape drawn in pure rationalist language. The project has been thought of... More
Project • By Canal Engineering Limited • Private Houses
Cliff Exterior
Making the most of stunning sea views from the full height windows on all floors each balcony has toughened frameless glass balustrades running the full width of the house with mirror polished stainless steel handrails.
With its four en suite bedrooms, guest wing and extensive leisure facilities this is a truly stunning multi-million pound new build residence on Jersey.
The exterior of the house is complemented by side fixed 15mm toughened glass frameless balustrades running its full width; making the most of stunning sea views from the balconies and full height windows on all floors. Each balustrade has a mirror polished stainless steel handrail.
A similar glass and stainless steel balustrade was also commissioned for the interior stair... More