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News • News • 19 Jul 2023
The faceted design of a new residential building responds to its surroundings
In Stans, Switzerland, Zürich-based Bob Gysin Partner (BGP) has completed the new Mettenweg residential building. A place for “people with special care and care needs, regardless of age,” this new edifice replaces the historic Mettenweg home — with its outdated infrastructure, the original home was no longer able to hold a care permit. The building’s faceted construction is designed to integrate the residence with the neighboring buildings and nature, while at the same time defining its own unique presence.
Roger Frei, Zurich
Faceted construction inside and outside
The site in which the Mettenweg residence sits includes a number of structures from different eras, built in a hamlet-like formati... More
Project • By SELIM SENIN • Private Houses
Villa M2
The project is located in Kigali, the capital of Rwanda, located in East Africa. The project land, located on a hill overlooking the city, consists of an area of 2000 m2. As a result of various meetings with the client, it is recommended that all places of the house look at the view. Since the project land has a unique view of Kigali, all rooms and spaces have been planned to benefit from the view. On the 1st floor, there is only the guest room and the home cinema.
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The 1st floor was designed centrally to center the ground floor of the building.The ground and first floor floors of the building are detached from the walls of the building and designed to float in the air. Thanks to this floating roof, light can be re... More
Project • By Duradek • Private Houses
Residential Dry Below Deck
Situated overlooking an Alpharetta, Georgia Lake in an upscale neighborhood, plans for this beautiful residence included a new dry-below deck and pool addition.
The lower deck had not been used to its potential. Once the new pool was installed, that lower deck would become a much-desired poolside entertainment area. In their search for a waterproof solution, they found the perfect product to enhance the upper deck and keep the lower deck dry – Duradek.
Duradek Ultra Heritage Agate was installed as an attractive dual solution. The walkable waterproof membrane created a covered poolside patio below and a low maintenance sundeck above, perfect for entertaining on both levels. In addition, the homeowners wanted a new, maintenance... More