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How do we use unpopular existing housing stock in the UK instead of demolishing and starting again? Our new plot is a classic remodel (plus extension) opportunity. Searching for examples has been eye opening and gratifying. Examples given here, include a wonderful example designed by Napier Clarke Architects. Photography copyright Joakim Broen. These examples show that improving what you’ve got is often better than starting again. Possibly better for the planet too Plus - extensions often available with Permitted Development which allows builds to start immediately instead of 6 to 12 months in planning. Planning tweaks can be applied for during early build stages. https://lnkd.in/eVERMck7 https://lnkd.in/egE4K39N https://lnkd.in/e9cxtFfp

Dreaming of building your perfect home? 💭Don't spend anymore time dreaming about it, when we can help you make it a reality! ⁠ One of the ways APC Build stands out from other builders is by making sure your money is put into the things that matter most to you. 🌟⁠ Too often builders are brought in too late in the process to offer real cost savings and outlooks on build budgets. This means more revisions, more time & more delays even before town planning has started. We eliminate these pitfalls with our complete design and build process. 🙌⁠ Want more information? Leave a 🏡emoji in the comments...⁠ ⁠ Build | APC Build⁠ Photographer | @elisescott.studio⁠ ⁠ #build #buildersofmelbourne #buildersinmelbourne #melbournebuilders #customhomebuilders #customhomebuildersmelbourne #designandbuild #buildyourdreamhome #dreamhomes #countryliving #cityliving #southmelbourne #victoria #architecture #archidaily #archipro

ＣＵＲＶＥＤ ＧＬＡＳＳ With the continuous development of construction technologies we are increasingly moving away from straight lines and square boxes, to a more organic and free flowing form of architecture. Research shows that humans respond to curvaceous buildings the same way we do when observing natural beauty. Curved forms are organic & fluid, influenced by nature and able to merge with the surrounding landscape. Structural glazing is a perfect way to enhance your project; offering panoramic views without compromise.  If you’re looking for a seamless, uninterrupted view, consider specifying curved glass to elevate your design. Project | Cannon Lane House Design | Claudio Silverstrin Architects Photography | James Morris

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🔝 Rising Above: Framing the Second Floor of Our Final BONE Structure Home 🛠️ 📍 Fenelon Falls, Ontario, Canada 🏗️ Today marks a pivotal moment at our Fenelon Falls site: we begin framing the second floor of our BONE Structure home. Swipe 👉 for a sneak peek into this new phase of our build. 🚀 📏 Each floor boasts an impressive finished height of 9'2", with the exterior stature of the house reaching nearly 25 feet. These numbers, however impressive, barely capture the true grandeur of this architectural feat. 🏠 📸 While pictures strive to do justice to the marvel we're constructing, nothing compares to witnessing the majesty of this steel frame in person. The strength, the precision, the elegance – it's a sight to behold. ✨ 💔 It's bittersweet, knowing that this intricate steel framework, a testament to modern engineering and design, will soon be hidden away, never to be seen again once the home is complete. The beauty of this skeleton, the backbone of the home, will live on only in our memories and these photos. 🖼️ 🌱 Yet, in this transience lies the beauty of construction – the knowledge that we're creating something lasting, something that transcends its visible parts. This BONE Structure home isn't just a building; it's a legacy in steel and dreams. 🌟 🌍 As we continue, we're reminded of the importance of what we do – building not just for today, but for a sustainable future. And though the steel may be covered, the impact of what we build will never be hidden. 🌿 🔜 Stay tuned for more updates as we bring this architectural masterpiece to life, one steel beam at a time. 📲 Don't miss any part of this extraordinary journey - follow us on Instagram, Facebook, X, and LinkedIn! #ConstructionX #FourPointsConstruction #BONEStructure #RaisingTheBar #SustainableDesign #FenelonFalls #Ontario #ArchitecturalMarvel

Sure, its oddly triangular shape sticks out to this day. But did you know, there was a circular inspiration for this building's design? That's right, The Fuller Building (known famously today as the Flatiron Building) has a facade that is based on a classical Greek column. Check it out the next time you see a photo or visit the building in person. There is a base, the shaft and then a capital (or top). But why? Well, this particular type of design was instrumental in reducing the monotony of large building mass. In other words, it is critical in allowing the tallest New York skyscraper (at the time) to sit on such a small piece of land. In addition, the American Bridge Company produced the steel. Although early shipments were late causing construction to halt for several weeks, the steel was so meticulously pre-cut that pieces went together without a single modification to a hole or swap of a rivet. This allowed the team to make up lost time and use newer air-powered tools for riveting that could be used over greater distances. In the end, while the building was named after George A. Fuller (father of the skyscraper), locals persisted in calling the site the Flatiron Building. Even the architectural drawings labeled it as such. Therefore, the Fuller name fell away and was later used on a 40-story building on Madison Ave. The triangular-shaped is now famous around the world as The Flatiron Building, remaining one of the most photographed buildings ever. Fun non-construction fact: If you have ever seen the Disney movie "Up" the purchase of the land for the Fuller Building was much like the early parts of this movie. A single tenant, retired colonel Winfield Scott Proskey, continued to live in a home surround by demolished buildings and construction for 4 months until the realty company discovered he was bankrupt and took over the lease. Maybe that's where the inspiration for Mr. Fredricksen's holdout comes from. If you like these blasts into the past, be sure to follow as I find a new one each week! #Construction is cool, tell your friends! #enablinginnovation #capitalprojects #contech #engineering Kahua

Lacrosse Tower, a 21-storey residential high-rise in Melbourne, Australia, caught fire on November 24, 2014. In 2017, the Grenfell tower fire incident in London was yet another landmark combustible cladding fire. Both buildings were clad with an aluminium composite panel (ACP) with a core made from combustible plastic and were the primary cause of the fire’s rapid spread. Nearly ten years have passed since Lacrosse. Some jurisdictions have quickly responded to address the problem, putting in place extensive cladding remediation initiatives. Other jurisdictions have taken longer to react. Network Architectural have released an insightful White Paper that takes a deeper look at combustible cladding and the current state of facade design sector in Australia: where are we now, what the current issues are, and where we need to be in the future. Read more - https://bit.ly/3WEzqka #Cladding #ProjectRemediate #Architecture #ArchitectureAndDesign

Peeling back the layers of history; Brookside is revealing more about it’s past. One of the fantastic things about working with old properties is that as you strip them out you learn more about the buildings past. With this first floor fireplace you can see the layers of paint, wallpaper and plasterwork all the way back to the brickwork - all still covered with soot! This is a William Morris style wallpaper, unlikely to be produced by William Morris but it has some appeal and is part of the history of the building and how it has evolved. The fireplace surround that has been removed is quite a nice piece of joinery. It’s not original but it will be (in fact, already has been!) sold as architectural salvage and reused in another house. The building and most of its components will be upgraded, repaired, re-used and stay in use. ____ GHA has been appointed by an education trust to renovate a substantial five-storey Victorian townhouse on Brookside in central Cambridge. Follow #GHABrookside to find out more. #Cambridge #Property #Retrofit #Architects

SOMETIMES A DRAWING JUST KNOCKS YOU OUT.....I did this drawing years ago for a stone restoration of an entryway. It illustrates the components of the entry canopy. What I truly love is the superimposed section overlay that brings the elevation to life, a different level of understanding. What do you think?...... #longliveourbuidings #lovethisstuff #lovewhatyoudo #entry #entryway #entrance #canopy #stone #stoneentry #stonemasonry #stonework #stoneart #archlovers #architecturaldesign #archilovers #architecturaldesigns #architecturaldetails #archilifestyle #architects #architect Matt Risinger Mark Wille Alexandra Baczek Stevos Baczek Shaun St-Amour Larry Clay Michael Ingui

Fence design and installation that represent the property are so important. 🏡 Here is an example of a fence that fits the surroundings, in this case, a very old cemetery. ⛪ Midwest Fence and Gate team can provide you with a wide variety of examples. 💼✨ #FenceDesign #PropertyCare #MidwestFenceAndGate #CemeteryFence #InstallationExperts