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18.36.54

United States Architecture News - Dec 15, 2008 - 17:43   6436 views

The living space of this Connecticut residence is formed by a spiralingribbon of 18 planes, defined by 36 points connected by 54 lines. Thispure and dynamic architectural form generates distinctive interiorspaces while dramatically framing both near and distant landscapescenes.  Large glass planes virtually disappear within the ribbon,allowing unimpeded picturesque views of 18th century hay meadows andgiant oaks. Circulation through kitchen, living, dining, and sleepingareas is seamless and free-flowing, as is the distinction betweeninterior and exterior space.  Challenging both traditional and modernnotions of “the house in the landscape,” this design gives nothing ofitself up to its natural setting, but selectively incorporates theelements therein for the enhancement of both house and landscape.   
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