The Problem Isn’t Black Frames. It’s the Formula Black window frames are an obvious candidate whenever the conversation turns to design trends that might eventually date. They have become one of the most recognisable features of contemporary residential architecture, often appearing alongside large panes of glass, restrained materials and dark external detailing. But black frames […]
Tag Archives: window proportions
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Sep
Sep
Matching Feels Like the Safest Design Decision There is an understandable comfort in deciding that every window in a house should match. Choose one style, repeat the proportions and maintain the same visual language throughout. The result should, in theory, feel ordered and coherent. Sometimes it does. Repetition is one of architecture’s most useful tools. […]
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Sep
Sep
We Became Obsessed With Making Windows Disappear Contemporary residential architecture has become remarkably good at making glass feel almost absent. Panes have grown larger, frames have become visually quieter and fixed glazing can create the impression that the building simply stops where the landscape begins. Used well, the effect can be exceptional. It is easy […]
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Jul
Jul
Sympathy Begins With Understanding the Building The word sympathetic is used frequently in discussions about period homes, yet it is often misunderstood. Many homeowners assume it simply describes a window that looks traditional, perhaps with glazing bars, timber frames or historic detailing. Architects use the term rather differently. For them, a sympathetic window is not […]
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Jul
Jul
“Like-for-Like” Means More Than Copying the Original Few phrases are used more frequently during period home renovations than like-for-like replacement, yet few are as widely misunderstood. Many homeowners assume it simply means installing a new window that looks exactly like the one being removed. While appearance certainly matters, architects tend to view the concept in […]