10 More Amazing Cantilevered Houses That Seem to Defy Gravity - architecture and design

10 More Amazing Cantilevered Houses That Seem to Defy Gravity



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The concept of cantilevered houses was first introduced by Frank Lloyd Wright, the prominent American architect, in his Fallingwater House. Since then, architects have kept surprising us with clever designs for houses hanging in the air with quite astonishing features. Their unique form and physicality sometimes give us the impression that the buildings are defying gravity.
Cantilever architecture is the perfect choice for designing houses on sloped terrains, or when the areas for construction are considerably small, or simply when there is an admirable panoramic view. These spatial homes create a living space out of, literally, thin air. Check out these amazing cantilever houses from around the world: 1) The Nest and Cave House, Opatija, Croatia
Photography: Sandro Lendler
The house, designed by Idis Turato, is composed of two-storeys that are distinguishable in style. While the steel structure of the upper floor is clad in white panels, the base is made of rugged concrete and is anchored into the ground. A geometric chimney serves as a light well for the main staircase, in addition to connecting the living spaces upstairs with the bedrooms beneath.
2) The Hill House, Melbourne, Australia
Photography: Nic Granleese
The Hill House comes as an extension of an already standing house. Andrew Maynard Architects is the designing firm which constructed the new addition to be facing the sun and the main house so that the ...
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