The Dune House by William Morgan Molds Nature into Modernism
Amelia Roblin — June 20, 2011 — Art & Design
References: williammorganarchitects & dornob
Aside from the issue of sunlight, I think it would be quite incredible to live within a hill, in a home much like the Dune House by William Morgan.
Essentially a pair of mirrored underground townhouses, this project adopts a Lord of the Rings aesthetic with a very different initial inspiration. The architect did not simply landscape a hill and then hollow it out into a dwelling, he actually began with this earthy mound, created when a hurricane hit the shoreline of Atlantic Beach.
Instead of leveling off the site before building, the designer made the decision to work with it as it was. A pair of doors at the front and two windows facing the water give the Dune House by William Morgan a distinctive Hobbit hole appearance, filled with a remarkably modern finish.
Essentially a pair of mirrored underground townhouses, this project adopts a Lord of the Rings aesthetic with a very different initial inspiration. The architect did not simply landscape a hill and then hollow it out into a dwelling, he actually began with this earthy mound, created when a hurricane hit the shoreline of Atlantic Beach.
Instead of leveling off the site before building, the designer made the decision to work with it as it was. A pair of doors at the front and two windows facing the water give the Dune House by William Morgan a distinctive Hobbit hole appearance, filled with a remarkably modern finish.
Trend Themes
1. Underground Living - The trend of living in underground homes has the potential to disrupt traditional housing designs and offer unique, environmentally friendly living spaces.
2. Nature-inspired Architecture - The trend of integrating natural elements into architectural designs creates opportunities for innovative and sustainable building concepts.
3. Modernizing Traditional Aesthetics - The trend of combining traditional aesthetics with modern design features provides an opportunity to create visually striking and culturally rich architectural projects.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - The real estate industry can explore underground living as a unique selling point for environmentally conscious and distinctive housing options.
2. Architecture - Architects and designers can tap into the trend of nature-inspired architecture to create innovative and sustainable building designs.
3. Construction - The construction industry can leverage the trend of modernizing traditional aesthetics to offer visually appealing and culturally significant building projects.
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