5 Homes That Won't Box You In
Unexpected architectural shapes outside create unique spaces inside these homes that respond strongly to their sites
Houzz Contributor. Hi There! I currently live in a 1920s cottage in Atlanta that I'll describe as "collected."
I got into design via Landscape Architecture, which I studied at the University of Virginia. I've been writing about design online for quite a few years over at Hatch: The Design Public Blog.
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I usually cringe when someone says, "Think outside the box," because it's such a cliché. However, there's no better way to describe the way these designers played around with geometry to come up with unexpected architectural forms. Some embrace strong diagonals, while others celebrate curves; those familiar with architectural tools will be able to imagine how much the some of the designers used their triangles while others gave their compasses a workout. What all these homes have in common besides their unique forms is a sensitivity and a strong response to their sites. See if you'd consider trading in a saltbox for a triangle house or a geodesic dome.
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I think of this house as "Bucky goes camping in Scotland." This geodesic dome provides the ultimate glamping spot. Perched at the edge of the Sound of Lorne, the home enjoys a woodsy setting and water views.
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The bare-looking kitchen is a luxury when one is in a camping mind-set.
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| Frank Lloyd Wright's most famous private residential design is an organic masterpiece that was site driven. The way Fallingwater merges into its surroundings set a precedent, especially the way it hovers over a stream and a waterfall. |
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| This rock was one of the owner's favorite spots to sit on the property before the house was built, so Wright incorporated it in situ right in front of the hearth. |
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When this glass cover is opened, the space fills with the sounds of the waterfall below.
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| Designed by Charles Haertling, this home in Boulder, Colorado, is made up of 16 identical triangles. |
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The owner's vibrant artwork and accessories enliven the space.
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| This suburban Japanese home opens to views of Mount Hongu. The sharply inclined roof allows for glassless windows and privacy. |
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| Every floor of the house has an exterior space that has a feeling that's unique from the others. |
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| The large openings give the top terrace, even with its intensely angled wall, a larger sense of scale. See the rest of this home |
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This home is called The Radius House, and Daniel Leibermann, a former Taliesin West student of Frank Lloyd Wright, designed it in 1960. Dwyer Design completed a recent renovation to update the house, which architect Vivian Dwyer dubbed "delicate surgery."
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The form of the main part of the home radiates from this central core, and expansive glass opens the interior to the surrounding woods.
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Taking a note from Wright, Leibermann placed a large river stone at the hearth.
Tell us: Would you give one of these geometric homes a try, or does your chi flow better through a more traditional home?
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Tell us: Would you give one of these geometric homes a try, or does your chi flow better through a more traditional home?
More:
Art House on the Edge Makes a Statement About 'Place'
Taliesin Celebrates 100 Years
Comments
kimcooper Yes, I'd try an unconventionally shaped house -- as long as it included my personal requirements for a house. We require two kitchens and two master suites, and a separate and sound-proofed TV room, and a dedicated computer room.
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smoore Love the story of how and why Wright incorporated a rock into his home design! So decadent and personal.
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saleigh We'd LOVE a geometric home! We are looking at a FLAT acreage in the middle of a soybean field and the house that is on it has been vandalized severely. Something with pizzazz would be lovely. .
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