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Geddes Ulinskas Architects includes cast-glass staircase in San Francisco home

November 24, 2022 Kate Mazade 0

Local studio Geddes Ulinskas Architects has completed an expansive home in Cow Hollow, San Francisco with indoor-outdoor spaces, a cast glass staircase and stone detailing. The Bay Area studio designed the 12,000-square foot (1,114-square metre) home on a vacant 0.26 acre (1,073 square metre) lot that looks out to the Golden Gate Bridge. “We were

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Atelier Pierre Thibault completes Montreal townhouse around sculptural staircase

November 18, 2022 James Brillon 0

A sculptural staircase, a courtyard and a glass pavilion make up a Montreal home by Atelier Pierre Thibault that was designed using principles from the surrounding architecture. With a soft-hued brick and wood facade, the Resther Street Residence is located in Montreal’s Plateau Mont-Royal neighbourhood, a popular residential area known for its amenities and walkability.

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AAU Anastas creates new perspectives in historic Bethlehem building

October 18, 2022 Rima Sabina Aouf 0

Palestinian studio AAU Anastas has completed the first phase of a restoration of a historic stone building in Bethlehem that emphasises the beauty of its “hosh”, the central courtyard in Arabic architecture. Located near Manger Square in Bethlehem, the Dar al Majous project is made up of several residential buildings, some dating back to the

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Ten homes with staircases that have statement balustrades

October 16, 2022 James Parkes 0

In our latest lookbook, Dezeen has rounded up 10 home staircases that incorporate contemporary and non-traditional balustrades from circular perforations to bold colour blocking. A balustrade is a railing that runs alongside a staircase and prevents a person from falling over its edge. Balusters are vertical posts that typically support a bannister or handrail above,

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step inside the ‘tectonic house,’ first residential project in the US by coop himmelb(l)au

September 21, 2022 kat barandy I designboom 0

coop himmelb(l)au’s first house built in the united states has been listed for sale in california for $5.8 million.
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“Shifting volumes” make up Cole Valley Residence in San Francisco by Jensen Architects

September 19, 2022 Jenna McKnight 0

US studio Jensen Architects has created a tall hillside home featuring expansive views and an elevator that will enable the owners to stay in the home as they age. Rising five levels, the house was designed for a couple who wanted a home with a peaceful atmosphere and views of San Francisco. Local studio Jensen

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studioninedots’ flexible pavilions spark creativity + interaction in amsterdam workplace

September 18, 2022 Studioninedots 0

the vibrant jungle staircase pavilion with integrated planting doubles as a presentation podium or as a place to relax.
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Staircase is a social space in Tokyo house by Kiri Architects

September 12, 2022 Amy Frearson 0

First floor, Light-Filled Stair Hall by Kiri Architects

A large stairwell takes up a third of the living space in Light-Filled Stair Hall, a compact family home designed by Tokyo-based Kiri Architects. The 79-square-metre house, which is shortlisted in the Urban House category of Dezeen Awards 2022, provides a home for a family of four in Nishitōkyō – an area to the west

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Eight homes with characterful floating staircases that appear to defy gravity

August 28, 2022 Jane Englefield 0

A staircase with an in-built swing and a metal structure hung from a ceiling are among the eight floating staircases featured in our latest lookbook. A floating staircase is a flight of stairs that appears to defy gravity. They often cantilever from one wall to create overhanging steps that jut outwards and look as if they

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SAW revamps Spanish-style Wraparound House in San Francisco

August 16, 2022 Jenna McKnight 0

Architecture studio SAW incorporated curved elements and multiple staircases in its renovation of a 1930s dwelling that is meant to reconsider the “notion of groundedness”. The Wraparound House is located in the Marina District, which stretches along the San Francisco Bay. Designed by local firm SAW, or Spiegel Aihara Workshop, the project entailed the overhaul

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