Wednesday 7 April 2010

Villa Bio: House With a Cantilevered Living Roof is a Feat of Engineering

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One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp. What is even more amazing is that there are no internal beams supporting the concrete inside the home, even with the green roof on top.


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1 comment:

Drew Hohmann said...

Wow! This is one edgy house design! I love the full-length windows and the multi-functional roof. I wish my house was designed this way!