Perched high above lush California valley, these nature inspired tea houses designed by Swatt Miers Architects are a sweet retreat from the busy city. These natural house designs make you feel like you're a million miles away, yet always within easy reach of urban comforts and convenience.
14 May 2012 | Glass Houses |
Brazil architecture firm Nitsche Arquitetos Associados designed this exotic house that puts life on a pedestal - literally. Set in the jungle, this layered home organized living spaces in such a way to maximize the views while still offering privacy when you need it, function and flair.
26 Apr 2012 | Glass Houses |
This unusual shaped house in Berlin isn't your typical traditional family home. German firm Pott Architects incorporated an unusual exterior with flexible interiors that could grow and evolve as the family does in the future.
The 3,000-sq.-ft. home won't easily fade into the background - a serene garden setting - thanks to its interesting sloping profile and glass facades that, when lit up inside, make for an instant attention-grabber.
11 Apr 2012 | Glass Houses |
This open glass house doesn't leave much to the imagination, but is sure to spark some creative thinking of your own! Netherlands architecture firm Hans van Heeswijk Architects designed this stunning glass wall house in Amsterdam, where the interior is always on display. (And if you value your privacy, this isn't the place for you! But, it's definitely worth a tour for the architecture lovers out there.) In fact, it's the residence of Hans van Heeswijk, who wanted a spacious, light-filled place full of dramatic details to call "home." Inside, this open concept home design welcomes you with a vast, open interior - an open-to-above living area punctuated with open staircases zigzagging their way up, and contemporary loft levels cutting across from one side to the other. At the center of the home, a "magic box" rises three storeys and is clad in wenge wood, housing storage closets, a bathroom every floor and a dumbwaiter. Topping off this contemporary design, a rooftop terrace overlooks the waterfront. Hans van Heeswijk Architects
via Arch Daily
photo credit: Imre Csany/Csany Studio
29 Mar 2012 | Glass Houses |
You know what they say about people who live in glass houses - especially when it's an elegant glass house like this one, designed by Dutch firm Wiel Arets Architects, located in Maastricht, Netherlands. This countryside house blends beautifully with its rural surroundings without compromising its contemporary style. The reflective facade creates an almost "invisible" effect that seems to absorb the lovely landscaped gardens surrounding it. Walls are few and far between in these minimalist interiors, offering large, open spaces. The white palette lets the focus lie on the home's interplay of shadow and natural light via large windows. Wiel Arets Architects
12 Mar 2012 | Glass Houses |
