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8 Ways to Use Steel
November 3, 2014
Homeowners may shy away from steel, often found in skyscrapers, for its cold, minimal reputation. From facades to garden walls, these projects show that the material can be just as inviting as its cozier counterpoints like wood or stone.
Steel can be used as an interesting and inexpensive facade treatment. Black corrugated steel gives this Portland home a distinctive facade, while keeping costs down.
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In a modular beach home in Byron Bay, a steel wall with timber treads makes for a striking staircase.
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Steel can also add a modern touch to a backyard. In this Berkeley garden, Cor-Ten screens featuring a computer-generated cut-out pattern let in light.
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Steel can support more dramatic structural elements, like this sweeping staircase that wraps around a Venice, California home.
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For a subtler touch, create an industrial feeling with steel furniture, like this trestle table with steel supports by Pedersen + Lennard.
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Henk Hattingh
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A steel, aluminum and Galvalume carport adds shade and makes for a bold addition to an otherwise simple home in Texas.
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Olson Kundig, known for his preference for steel, shows how weathered steel panels create an aesthetic that's equal parts rustic and industrial.
Originally appeared in 10 Olson Kundig Houses
A steel shipping container can be repurpsosed as a compact shed or guesthouse, as this Texas project demonstrates.
Steel can be used as an interesting and inexpensive facade treatment. Black corrugated steel gives this Portland home a distinctive facade, while keeping costs down.
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