Architecture

I could live here – could you?

Posted by Lindsay on Jan 19, 2010 in Architecture, Design, eco-friendly, Exterior, Featured Articles | 0 comments

File this post under “Things That Catch My Eye So I’m Going To Share It/Save It Here.”  As usual, I just couldn’t help myself.

Because I could totally live here.  Exactly how it is.  Black paint, cement walls and floors (if they’re heated, of course), giant windows, an amazing patio space, giant beds, built in bunks, a view to die for.  We even love that it’s underground.  It is located in a little odd place – I’d rather be out all alone in the middle of nowhere, but my husband and I completely agree – we could move into this house just how it is and live perfectly happy.  How about you?

Is that a heated outdoor tub I spy? (Above.)

The living room furniture even looks somewhat comfortable, which is a necessity in my house.  But where is the TV?

I had to double check for a bathroom picture, just to make sure I liked it all, but it did not disappoint.

If not to live in then to vacation in…right?

I’d love to see a floor plan…

What do you think?  Are you attracted to the slightly quirky, modern aesthetic of this Swiss Mountain House, or does this look do nothing for you?  What style of design would you categorize yourself as your favorite?

{Images courtesy of Trendir via SeARCH and Christian Muller Architects via Gizmodo, via Abitare}

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Julia's Hooked on Old Houses today!

Posted by Lindsay on May 29, 2009 in Architecture, Blogging | 0 comments

I just wanted to post a link back to Hooked on Houses because every Friday Julia hosts a “Hooked on” Blog Party that I try to join whenever I have a chance!  You add your name and specific blog post to her list, and it’s a great way to go through the list and make some new friends and read some great blogs!  This week she’s “hooked on old houses” and if she ever visited my alma mater in Chico, California she would be in heaven.  It was a great place to learn about architecture, especially Victorians like she blogs about this Friday.  So go check out Julia’s blog party and have a great weekend!

(image linked to source, via flickr: drpimento)

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