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Keenan Tower House, Marlon Blackwell
Keenan Tower House, Marlon Blackwell
Building Case Studies
Material of interest and material used: White oak
Properties of material: The Tower House was proposed as “a house among the trees”. The structure and exterior facade is clearly defined against the sky and surrounding landscape.
Chapel Of Reconciliation In Berlin, Germany, Peter Sassenroth, Rudolf Reitermann
Chapel Of Reconciliation In Berlin, Germany, Peter Sassenroth, Rudolf Reitermann
Building Case Studies
Material of interest: Stone
Material used: Rammed earth
Properties of Material: The use of rammed earth provides a structural strength similar to concrete. Works as a great humidity barrier and installation. Easily found materials. In this case, materials were collected from within the city and ground down.