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Open plan concept

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Project • By Wilson-HausPrivate Houses

Loops Penthouse

When architects Dan and Sandra Wilson first acquired this 1,325-square-foot penthouse in Seattle’s historic Pioneer Square, the interior was a collection of vibrant eccentricities—glass block, sheet metal, and colorful wall coverings. The project became an intentional exercise in "addition by subtraction," subduing the visual noise to celebrate the unit's most significant assets: expansive views of the Puget Sound and an abundance of natural light. Kevin Scott (www.kevinscott.us) Kevin Scott (www.kevinscott.us) Kevin Scott (www.kevinscott.us) Kevin Scott (www.kevinscott.us) Inspired by hotel suites in Europe and Asia, the design rejects traditional American residential norms. The layout is almost entirely op... More

NewsNews • 30 Jan 2023

Taller General + ERDC Arquitectos craft a classic vaulted brick house on the hills of Auqui

Set atop Auqui hill, bordering the city of Quito, Horno De Pan, designed by Taller General and ERDC Arquitectos, is a vaulted brick house that retains a rural character while establishing a visual connection with the urban landscape.  JAG studio Built on a moderately sloping terrain with a variety of natural features around it like eucalyptus trees, pine trees, orchards, and animals, the house seamlessly adapts itself to the uneven topography of the site through a set of levels.  JAG studio Featuring bricks as the star player, the sturdy material provides solutions for the project's roof, structure, and vertical and horizontal limits. Wide load-bearing brick walls resolve the vertical elements and provide mass... More

NewsNews • 22 Oct 2020

Open plan warehouse concept achieves a playful sense of exploration

Warehouse Morinha is a large and light warehouse spaced custom-designed for a company that distributes children’s clothing and goods. The client wanted to achieve an open plan concept but also allow for a playful sense of exploration as one walks through the space. As such, stu.dere – Architecture & Design Studio implemented wire mesh features throughout, resulting in a physical but not a visual barrier. Credit: Ivo Tavares Studio In addition to a sizable amount space devoted to displaying and storing items, the ground floor includes an office and a small storage room. On the upper floor, there is a studio for product photography. The studio is subdivided into two spaces with a glazing system, which is designed to expa... More