Tag: Oak
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Why Sustainable Oak Timber Is Ideal for Eco-Friendly Construction
Wood has been a fundamental building material throughout history, revered for its natural beauty and structural capabilities. As the world pivots towards more sustainable practices, the choice of timber has become crucial in eco-friendly construction. Oak wood, in particular, stands out as a durable, aesthetically pleasing, and environmentally conscious option. It offers a myriad of…
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Bluemercury Opens New Store at OAK Oklahoma City
OAK, the 20-acre mixed-use district in the heart of Oklahoma City, today announced the opening of Bluemercury, a leading luxury beauty retailer. Known for its curated collection of cosmetics, skincare, fragrance and wellness products, Bluemercury will celebrate the grand opening of its first Oklahoma City store at OAK on Friday, October 10. Located next to…
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Oak beam fireplace ideas: stylish designs for every home
Few will deny there’s a certain charm to oak beam fireplaces. Part practical, part decorative, the beam anchors the room in a way that feels both comforting and characterful. It doesn’t matter if you opt for the rustic heft of reclaimed timber or the pared-back simplicity of a slim, modern finish – these classic fireplace…
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This oak frame house blends character and modern style
The motives for those who choose to embark on the self-build route are many and varied and for Dawn and Graham Hillier, the practicalities of everyday life were the main factor. The couple were living in a big old farmhouse in Monmouthshire that was cold, draughty, uneconomical to run and increasingly becoming a challenge, particularly…
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12 oak frame porch ideas that are pretty, practical and can be sized to suit
If there’s one feature I’d always recommend you include when designing a new home, or renovating one, it’s a porch. While it may not always seem like a necessity, in the UK climate it really is. Providing somewhere to shelter from the elements, porch ideas provide the perfect transition point from outdoors to in, protecting…
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FK Architecture Celebrates Oak Park Senior Living Groundbreaking
FK Architecture is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the FK-designed Oak Park Senior Living community on Thursday, April 24 at 3:30 P.M. ET. Affordable Housing developer National Community Renaissance (National CORE) and FK Architecture will be joined by Fort Myers community partners for the groundbreaking event. Oak Park Senior Living, located at 3875 E. Michigan Ave.,…
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An oak frame future-proofed home built with space for all the family
Since moving into her home village in 1993 with her husband and three boys, homeowner Pauline has formed strong roots to the area. The original core of her previous oak frame cottage was made of reused 16th-century timbers from a nearby old dairy – even some recycled ship timbers. “Over the years, we added several…
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FK Architecture Breaks Ground on Oak Park Senior Living
FK Architecture is pleased to announce a groundbreaking ceremony for the FK-designed Oak Park Senior Living community on Thursday, April 24 at 3:30 P.M. ET. Affordable Housing developer National Community Renaissance (National CORE) and FK Architecture will be joined by Fort Myers community partners for the groundbreaking event. Image Courtesy of: FK Architecture Oak Park Senior Living,…