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The House Aboobaker by Nico van der Meulen Architects is Unbelievable

— July 16, 2012 — Art & Design
The House Aboobaker by Nico van der Meulen Architects takes the best parts of a tropical vacation and brings them right to your home. The slated ceilings under canopies that allow you to catch some rays, the luxurious indoor-outdoor pool that goes beneath bridges and the modern, exquisite furniture make this a standout design. The house design was constructed in Limpopo, South Africa.

Finished with gorgeous woods and glass, the transparent home functions as a vacation house while giving you the functionality needed for a steady all-year home. Offering incredible views of your own backyard, the glass walled exterior capitalizes on what you have right outside. With a small bridge that connects the indoors and outdoors, the unbelievable abode is truly an astonishing accomplishment by Nico van der Meulen Architects.
Trend Themes
1. Transparent Architecture - The House Aboobaker showcases the use of glass walled exterior, creating a trend of transparent architecture.
2. Indoor-outdoor Integration - The integration of indoor and outdoor spaces creates a trend of immersive living experiences.
3. Luxury Vacation Homes - The House Aboobaker displays a trend of designing homes that resemble luxurious vacation resorts.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - The transparent architecture trend opens up opportunities for architects to create innovative designs that blend interior and exterior spaces.
2. Home Furnishings - The demand for luxury vacation homes presents an opportunity for the home furnishings industry to cater to high-end clientele.
3. Tourism and Hospitality - The trend of designing homes as vacation resorts creates opportunities for the tourism and hospitality industry to offer unique and upscale accommodation options.
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