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Building Case Studies

Stone

2009

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Villa Soset, Zecc Architecten Jan 2009

Villa Soset, Zecc Architecten

Building Case Studies

Located on the sloped hill in the forest, the use of stone on the façade creates a strong dialog between the building and the surrounding natural landcape. Stony façade anchored the building to the ground, giving durabiliy and sturdiness on its structure.


House In Tinos, Mx Architecture, Emmanuel Choupis Jan 2009

House In Tinos, Mx Architecture, Emmanuel Choupis

Building Case Studies

The vertical locally sourced natural stone masonry walls provide support to the horizontal raw-faced in-situ roofs. The thermal inertia of masonry slowing the rate of temperature change.