'Plot #35' of the Ordos Project Has Floating Extensions
Alexandra Choli — March 19, 2009 — Eco
When the Mongolian setting called for a stylish solution to its harsh climate, architect Juan Pablo Maza responded with Plot #35 of the Ordos Project, an underground abode with a striking floating extension for a finer view.
The minimalist villa is designed to take advantage of the mild underground temperatures during severe weather conditions in winter and summer. The spacious ground-submerged structure boasts a surprisingly luminous interior with glass windows built around an airy patio. Emerging from this protected habitat through a curly staircase is a seemingly floating room, appearing to be suspended and surrounded by a pool of horizontal beams. This encircling shield is truly an arresting sight, offering an almost extra-terrestrial vibe to the otherwise concealed habitat.
The impressive Plot #35 villa design aims to fuse the introverted and extroverted characters of the house; it has noticeable clear-cut lines and buried underground quarters.
Its name definitely evokes question marks, while its target setting is a quite faraway place; still, it could easily be adopted by anyone who would rather choose his room based on his daily moods.
The minimalist villa is designed to take advantage of the mild underground temperatures during severe weather conditions in winter and summer. The spacious ground-submerged structure boasts a surprisingly luminous interior with glass windows built around an airy patio. Emerging from this protected habitat through a curly staircase is a seemingly floating room, appearing to be suspended and surrounded by a pool of horizontal beams. This encircling shield is truly an arresting sight, offering an almost extra-terrestrial vibe to the otherwise concealed habitat.
The impressive Plot #35 villa design aims to fuse the introverted and extroverted characters of the house; it has noticeable clear-cut lines and buried underground quarters.
Its name definitely evokes question marks, while its target setting is a quite faraway place; still, it could easily be adopted by anyone who would rather choose his room based on his daily moods.
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