![]() Within the antique Italian district of Port di Fiera, a recently-restored Lombard home mixes traditional and contemporary design practices. Each glass window offers a particular and perfectly framed view of the distinct surrounding landscape.Ĭasa Fiera by Galeotti Rizzato Architetti, Treviso, Italy To further emphasize the continuity between indoor and outdoor living, a fireplace was added to the room with retractable fenestration to create a sense of coziness when the panels are opened. The architects incorporated retractable metal and glass panels that connect the indoor spaces with the outdoors, blurring the boundaries between exterior and interior spaces. Located on 40 acres in Healdsburg, California is a rural residential home that boasts a natural aesthetic enhancing the beauty of the surrounding topography. Inspired by the Land by Arterra Landscape Architects, Healdsburg, CA, United States For example, the master bath was purposefully placed and boasts a 21-meter panoramic view of the sea, while the bedroom windows offer views of the Southern Alps and Mt. The home was designed with such attentiveness to the outdoors that practically every room offers an uncompromised view of the sea. While the second floor is made up of a living area, dining room, sleeping quarters, and large terrace. The first floor hosts the entrance, storage space, and a traditional Japanese-style guest room. The residence is a two-story volume that runs 21 meters long. Horizon House by TAPO Tomioka Architectural Planning Office, Omaezaki, JapanĪtop a hill facing the Pacific Ocean sits a large home that runs parallel to the ocean’s coastline and offers unobstructed views of the surrounding water. Most notably, the large living room window frames the outdoor treeline in such a way that it almost doubles as a piece of art. ![]() Moreover, the use of large square shapes for the fenestration leads the dwellers’ eyes towards the outdoors. ![]() The monochrome interior equally draws attention to the vibrant green tones of the surrounding outdoor gardens. Meanwhile, the interior space contrasts the harsh exterior through its soft, white walls and flowing floor plan. The residence consists of a long asymmetrical volume that exudes a slight brutalist aesthetic. This Belgian residence resembles more a sculptural work of art than it does a single-family home. Listed below are eight residential homes, all of which sit on wondrous landscapes and make the most of such special sights through thoughtfully-placed glass openings.įolding House by Studio 59, Maasmechelen, Belgium Picturesque views can inform an architectural project’s siting and overall design. When intentionally placed, such cavities can transform into more than a functional opening and rather, a perfectly framed view. When homes are built on topographically-unique and scenic lands, the placement of glass openings is even more important. Whether a large or small casement, such openings to the outdoors provide much-needed light, circulation, warmth and sight. Windows are an integral element of any residential design. Architects: Want to have your project featured? Showcase your work through Architizer and sign up for our inspirational newsletter.
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