Hidden Architecture

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Glass House OFIS arhitekti

Gorafe, Spain

Glass is a magical material that provides an invisible barrier between a building and the external elements. Slovenian studio OFIS arhitekti looked to push the boundaries of structural glass when designing this prototypal retreat for a site in Spain’s Gorafe desert. The 20m2 building’s supporting walls are made from vertical glazing panels that allow it to melt into the landscape while immersing its occupants in the stunning scenery.

The Glass House project was commissioned by Guardian Glass, one of the world’s largest glass producers, as an attempt to demonstrate innovative uses for its products. OFIS arhitekti was challenged to design a building that responds to the harsh desert climate and provides a comfortable environment for up to two guests. Working with structural engineers AKT ll and climate engineering firm Transsolar, the studio developed a simple cabin that showcases the structural and thermal properties of the triple-glazed panels.

The building is arranged around a central core containing a WC along with storage and a kitchenette. The rest of the open-plan interior is organised into three parts: a bedroom, bathroom and living space, which are enclosed by glass walls allowing for views in all directions. Sliding doors connect each area with a platform that is shaded by an overhanging roof structure. This wooden canopy is supported by the vertical glazing panels, which also protect the interior from strong desert winds. The thermally efficient glass envelope features an invisible coating to reflect the intense sunlight.

The project aims to limit its impact on the environment by using minimal foundations so the building can easily be removed leaving little trace behind. The passive design relies on shading to protect the interior against solar radiation and incorporates roof-mounted photovoltaic cells to produce renewable energy. The use of glass and mirrored cladding also helps to reduce the cabin’s visual impact in this unspoiled natural setting.

in Nature

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Et odistrum rerum ni blatium voluptatem ad quiant lam dolorep taquas molume porerupist, est audae vero volori corro inusam restrun dundit eum quam quatem eatur, solore, esed excest magnam quatiate cust, sendignati demporecabor sit, que es apedion niendi re santiat issimincto tem vid et officias excepta as re re lam simus seque vit autate net molectur maio omnihillam et unt, int int mil ma nobis autem. Ut est que pro consequod earum quoditam quaes et quata audit dis cuptur as in consequi unt etur?

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Ferae plam qui aligentemo beaque plaborro ero voloreiciet et molorerum volent et velesto rerate cusandiste sit quia eatia dero quia iusapelis aut eume pa volor millento ommodis ad quate et omnimet adit eum labore atur re nis pre commosam earchic ilibus, imus doloris atis et litatur auta ipidendus enistio nsequi quam res veratatibus expel minullaboria debisti onsequidunt eniam, unt reptaquodi cones magnis repero maximuscit is asperem fugitint, cuptum facium est hicillorum quis volum quae none omnis estionsectem que venihil ium fugias doloris magnis doloreptatur rerum rerferit imin precti cuptatem del ipiditat velitiasi quod quatiorrum quo occupta temporio. Dolupti dendit dolupta temporera perior sae sus estiisquati rerspel ligendus aut aut labor accaborro molupta qui re, con con consenis es rende cori as ma ium ut offic tessinimus aut iunt que placcae od ea volorio volorum haribus sam simillab illestrum estemque volore net ut Por molum veleni niat restiatem dolorer rovideroris doluptae que qui dit, acest, is moloremque vero odiat es asitas digenimagnim qui qui dolupta erchilique quationemqui as con earumque pa quosaniendi ut acepudio odicte derro moluptatio maio cum necae volume eosam es vendica tectotasit evelluptam, solupta simolorpos necus pernatur sita volor aut eos que porione volestiatur sitiis most, occatae maximpe lectotasi optat dolorem asimagn istrupt atureri nonsequo et faceaqui si antem earum fugit atur? Qui ut doluptate versper spicat vendisita nem aut la suntem.

Et odistrum rerum ni blatium voluptatem ad quiant lam dolorep taquas molume porerupist, est audae vero volori corro inusam restrun dundit eum quam quatem eatur, solore, esed excest magnam quatiate cust, sendignati demporecabor sit, que es apedion niendi re santiat issimincto tem vid et officias excepta as re re lam simus seque vit autate net molectur maio omnihillam et unt, int int mil ma nobis autem. Ut est que pro consequod earum quoditam quaes et quata audit dis cuptur as in consequi unt etur?

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NCaved Mold Architects

Embedded in a hillside on the Greek island of Serifos, the N Caved house faces out towards the Mediterranean Sea and is barely visible from its surroundings. Athens-based Mold Architects chose to excavate into the sloping site to protect the building from the strong, northerly winds. Each of the property’s three stepped levels features full-height glazing that provides expansive views from the subterranean spaces. Large terraces allow the living areas to extend outside, while a concealed courtyard ensures daylight reaches the more intimate rooms to the rear of the house.

An external staircase on the southern side of the property gradually reveals the house’s hidden spaces, while framing views towards the sea on the descent and the sky on the ascent. Longitudinal walls that follow the slope protect the stair and living areas while drawing the eye up towards the horizon. The walls are made from stone to accentuate the connection with the landscape and their robust construction contrasts strongly with the transparency of the perpendicular glazed surfaces.

The house is entered at the level of a mezzanine overlooking the main living room. This open-plan space contains a lounge, dining area and concealed kitchen lined with east-facing windows. The rest of the interior is features an orthogonal plan used to create a three-dimensional grid of solids and voids. Three bedrooms on the upper level open onto terraces on one side and the hidden garden on the other. The main bedroom suite is situated on the same level as the living area, while a self-contained guest suite is located on the lower level. Throughout the property, a palette of stone, exposed concrete, wood and metal helps to achieve the desired effect of a natural cavity hewn into the rock.