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Why Sit by the Dock of the Bay? Designing Thresholds to the Water

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Boat docks and harbors are liminal spaces where the shore marks the meeting of land and water, and serve as a space for the convergence of culture, industry, and community. For those who work at sea, from commercial fishers to marine freight operators, the dock is a threshold between labor and rest, between oceanic uncertainty and terrestrial stability. For others, the dock serves as a gateway to recreation, sport, and adventure, accommodating everything from rowing clubs to family sailing trips. And for many who never board a vessel, the dock offers a powerful connection to the marine environment where one can pause, observe, and engage with the rhythmic tides.

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Striking Images of Exposed Steel: The Best Photos of the Week

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High strength, ease of transport, and simplicity of assembly are among the many major advantages of steel. But while utilitarian steel structures tend to be hidden by architects, working with exposed steel can lead to attractive results. Steel not only brings lightness to a design, but can also offer different expressions of color and texture, depending on the treatment of the material. Below we present a selection of 14 photos of steel architecture from well-known photographers such as Adrien Williams, Imagen Subliminal, and Sergio Pirrone.

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House Meijer / Van der Jeugd Architecten

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  • Architects: Van der Jeugd Architecten
    :  Van der Jeugd Architecten
  • Area Area of this architecture project Area:  370
  • Year Completion year of this architecture project Year:  2008

Harbor Pavilion / Van der Jeugd Architecten

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