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"The interior reorganisation of the house works in layers, clearly defining a main volume for daytime living, which is bordered by a thin strip giving access to the various floors and services," said the studio.
A moon-like fibreglass light fixture was created as a custom piece to fill the large void above the sunken lounge, while bespoke timber handles used for the kitchen cabinets as well as the property's front door add a whimsical detail.
"The goal of this novel hybrid building system is to achieve expansive column-free space while minimising material usage, thus leveraging the synergy between wood and natural fibre composites," ITKE head Jan Knippers told Dezeen.
There is plenty of that signature style in this home: from murals in the children’s bedrooms and dramatic marble basins in the main en suite, to beautifully reupholstered art deco armchairs in the formal living room and red joinery in the pantry.
For a test run on his own home, the engineer found that using a brush was unsuccessful but applying the yoghurt with a roller gave a thin coating with a texture reminiscent of ceramic frit – "a product I've specified on building projects to limit solar gains".
With traditional details like wooden beams and a stone hearth, blended with modern touches, a little like Anne Hathaway's own living room, this space has design depth without being overly luxurious; it strikes the perfect balance for a home that never dates too.
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Laser-cut perforated metal facades wrap the exterior of this two-storey boathouse on a shore in Austin, which were used so that the structure receives an equal amount of sun and shade throughout the year.
This transition has presented us with a new era of the kitchen, where the boundaries between cooking spaces and living rooms dissolve, giving way to an integrated hub that evokes a sense of warmth, comfort, and versatility.
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With that in mind, the experts at the Royal Horticultural Society (RHS) suggest that you wipe your seeds clean of any excess material and then 'lay them out to dry on a greenhouse bench, warm windowsill or in an airing cupboard.