Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Spain. Show all posts
Tuesday, January 14, 2014

House With Swimming Pool That Will Blow You Away

House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Every modern home has one interesting feature, part of it which defines the house or property, attracts attention or sends some message. Even if you haven't noticed this before, you will if you take a closer look. And today I will show you the house with swimming pool that cannot be unnoticed.


Jellyfish House, as it is called (that is one awesome name for the house, don't you think?) is pretty amazing piece of modern architecture, designed by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA) in Urbanización los Monteros, Marbella, Málaga, Spain. You will spot the "defining part" in this house very easily. It is this impressive (now watch this) cantilever swimming pool on the roof, with transparent bottom and glass wall. How many times did you seen house with swimming pool like this?


Another thing that defines this house is exposed concrete, just like black concrete does in this modern home and this residence. Only this time it is white, but not less attractive and definitely not less modern. As you can imagine, interiors are open and very bright. And that glass swimming pool wall helps a lot in reflecting daylight and creating unique modern atmosphere with its blue color. All in all, very interesting, unique and impressive place. It is not "the house with swimming pool" you used to see. Innovative approach created beautiful piece of modern architecture and that's why architect got huge thumbs up from world of architecture.

Front facade of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

White concrete facade of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Terrace of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Transparent bottom in the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Hallway in House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Stairs in the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Dining room in the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Interior of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Glass wall in the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Roof of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Swimming pool in the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Facade of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Bottom of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Roof of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Lower two floor plans of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Upper two floor plans of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Sections of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

Sections of the House with swimming pool by Wiel Arets Architects (WAA)

All photos © Jan Bitter

How do you like this amazing house with impressive swimming pool? Let me know in the comment section below.
Sunday, December 29, 2013

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Concrete lovers and futurists, this is for you. Famous A-cero architecture office from Spain designed this ultra modern home called Concrete House 2. It is fabulous residence literally built into the landscape. Combination of black concrete and green grass.


Joaquin Torres and Rafael Llamazares, founders of A-cero office often seek for inspiration in the work of Le Corbusier and Mies van der Rohe, which is reflected in their earlier projects like The Memory House and Sotogrande House. But, instead of perfectly white colors like in Sotogrande House, this ultra modern residence is pure black futurism.


Even though some may say it's too much atomic shelter-looking, I think this design fits perfectly in the futuristic atmosphere. You know, the post apocalypse times? Anyway, another thing I like about this home is landscape design. Slanted walls are perfect for green walls with the grass planted over. The same thing on the roof. This is also big step in sustainability since this creates great temperature isolation, no matter is it summer or winter. Plus, it looks nice, doesn't it? Specially the grass stairs. This is one detail that really catched my eye.

Interior design is of course, minimalist with gray-ish colors. Glass walls let in enough of daylight to light up the whole house and its futuristic interiors. Modern home theater? My favorite. It really looks like a lot of fun. What do you think?

Grass stairs in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Black facade on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Slanted walls on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Grass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Lake in the Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Entrance of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Glass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Modern table in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Kitchen in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Kitchen furniture in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Dining table in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Living room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Living room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Stairs in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ceiling in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bedroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bathroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Second bedroom in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Room in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Furniture in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Bar in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Home theater in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Garage in Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Green roof on Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Entrance of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Backyard of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Glass walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Green walls of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Ground floor plan of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

Basement floor plan of Ultra Modern Concrete House by A-cero Architects

All photos © Luis H. Segovia

How do you like this ultra modern concrete house? Let me know in the comment section below.