The Green House by Maniera Architects and Associates has the ideal blend of openness and privacy. The clients for the firm wanted a place that enabled them to connect with nature in a residential area, and not be too blocked off from their surroundings.
To achieve this look, the studio used the back area looking out onto a yard for opening up the home for ample natural light. The entire back section is made out of glass, creating a seamless transition between the inside and outside of the house. What's incredible is how private it still feels, as the design has a staircase leading up to a loft bedroom at the top. The loft-style room still gives privacy, but also lets light spill over where the owners are sleeping. Photo Credits: designboom, maniera.co.jp
Expansive Glass-Back Abodes
The Green House by Maniera Architects and Associates is Stunning
Trend Themes
1. Expansive Glass-back Abodes - Opportunities for innovative architecture that combines openness and privacy by utilizing glass for a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces.
2. Connection with Nature in Residential Design - Growing demand for homes that provide a strong connection to nature while maintaining privacy, opening up opportunities for architects to create unique living spaces.
3. Maximizing Natural Light in Home Design - Increasing interest in designs that maximize the use of natural light, creating opportunities for architects to incorporate glass elements in innovative and visually appealing ways.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Architecture firms can explore the use of glass to create visually striking and open living spaces that seamlessly connect with nature.
2. Interior Design - Interior designers can incorporate glass elements to enhance natural light and create a sense of openness and connection to the outdoors in residential spaces.
3. Real Estate - Real estate developers can capitalize on the demand for homes that offer a strong connection to nature by investing in projects that prioritize the use of glass and other elements that blur the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces.