The Intersection of Design & Motherhood
By Koseli.
Ever dreamed of living in a house with floor to ceiling windows? Every element of these transparent houses by Santambrogio are made of structural glass, except for the floor. They’re intended to immerse the inhabitant in the surrounding nature. If you’re worried about insulation, the glass in the house is customized to accommodate varying climates anywhere in the world.
What do you think? Could you live in a transparent house? And if so, where would you want it?
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My name is Gabrielle Blair. I'm a designer and mother of six. We currently live in a farmhouse in the French countryside. I post on where design and motherhood intersect.
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I don’t think I could do it! My husband works in an all glass building on the 16th floor and it totally weirds me out when I go to his office and it feels like there are no walls! I know that a house would at least be on the ground, but I still think I’d feel super exposed and not secure.
nope. i walk around in my underwear too often…and it’s not a sexy underwear walk. besides, where would i go to eat my ben&jerries while watching the real housewives – my neighbors do not need to see that side of my life…i have reputation to uphold. :)
Ha ha! Becky, so funny.
I could get on board, but I can’t see a kitchen? or bathroom?
those are more important than walls.
I agree with the restroom needing walls. I mean, if it was by myself and really secluded…maybe. I like this idea, but with automatic curtains operated by a remote. :)
Also, koseli, did I miss your “formal” introduction? I love all your posts. :)
Nope – I wouldn’t like it at all. One of my favourite things is seeing nature framed by a window (like here: http://gracie-senseandsimplicity.blogspot.ca/2010/03/friday-photo-another-view-out-window.html). To me the window frame makes nature even more beautiful, if that is possible, and rests my eyes so they know where to focus. I also love decorating walls with art and shelves full of books so a house with all glass walls would be so disappointing.
I feel like I’d be overcome with a nearly uncontrollable urge to start throwing stones.
Or bouncy balls!
I try so hard to be appreciative of innovation in art and architecture but…what the what!?! Do the architects not pee?
Wow! This is very cool. Almost looks like trick photography. I live in New Canaan, CT where we have Philip Johnson’s Glass house, but this takes it up a notch. I think the wooded location suits it beautifully…
I’ve always wanted to see that house. Hopefully this summer! I think the wooded location is crucial for a little privacy….
oooooo!!!!! i would like that ! but only in a forest or something, somewhere without people seeing you
It kind of looks like it’s made out of lego blocks.
I hope that someday I’ll get to go to the bathroom by myself again. Clear walls are not part of that dream.
As cool as it looks, it would be my recurring bad dream…no privacy anywhere. Even in a remote place I would feel so weird. Ultimately, I would love to visit a home like this but not stay.
I agree with Kaely on going to the bathroom alone again… Let alone with an audience. I can’t deny how beautiful and peaceful it looks.
These people clearly do not have toddlers.
Ha!
sunscreen anyone? and maybe some on the rump for the bathroom situation. um, no thanks. ;)
Sure it would be beautiful to look out and see natural surroundings (a must for placement), but I think once moved in I would feel too exposed. That could possibly add a little thrill but not one I could see being worth it or even one I could be comfortable with!
Oh dear, I would have trouble keeping those windows clean! Isn’t it funny that clean windows were my first thought?
I love how it looks like a giant ice cube!
It does. I hadn’t thought of that, Christy!
The idea is intriguing to me in an odd sort of way. It really is an amazing .
Would love it during the day. Fabulous. But nighttime, when it’s dark outside and lights are on inside, would be creepy even in the middle of a forest.
Erin, I like having my blinds down and hunkering down at night. I think I’d feel the same way.