The colour of the flooring extends outside the house, cladding the edges of the deck that surrounds the building, as well as the bridge that connects it with the land. In order not to detract from the surroundings, the interior design makes use of earthy, light and transparent materials glass, dark wood, dark metal and bright white walls, ceilings and doors. They also divide the house into different places, creating more intimate and private areas within the large transparent volume. Where partitions were required, they were designed to double as useful features, such as the large fireplace and storage cupboards on the ground floor. And despite the villa’s size, 600 square metres, the rooms flow into each other naturally, mirroring their fluid surroundings.Įvery room in the house has been designed to connect the interior with nature through high ceilings – between 2.8 and 3.5 metres high – and glass walls, while the open- plan living areas with minimal walls are also intended to bring that scenery indoors. This full-height void in the heart of the house not only connects all levels but creates another series of diagonal and vertical sight lines. The central atrium brings abundant daylight into the sunken basement and connects the interior to the roof terrace.’ As the architects explained: ‘The staircase sews all the rooms together into one interior space. The home is designed to orbit around an open staircase and glass-roofed central atrium, which drenches the living space with natural light. On the water side, the villa has far-reaching views, while from the vast roof terrace you can soak up the scenery floating lilypad-like over the lake. Aquatic plants along the shoreline alternate with stepping stones, which lead you among the trees to different parts of the garden. And to increase the connection with the surrounding environment, the basement floor is submerged beneath the surface of the water. It’s a place of luxurious refuge and sublime relaxation.Ī wooden deck encircles the home, providing generous outdoor living space – a perfect place to laze on a lounger and watch the swans glide by. Besides providing a physical barrier, the trees and plants have a muffling effect, absorbing any lights or sounds from the road and increasing the sensation of being cocooned in nature. To enter the house you cross a bridge, which has been positioned diagonally to the access road, to ensure the house is effectively hidden from view and to avoid cutting down mature plants and trees. To create the feeling of ‘living outside on water’ that the architects were trying to achieve, the house sits on a platform, which hovers over water at the edge of the lake. The harmony between landscape and interior, architecture and nature, was a key design determinant, particularly regarding sight lines, materials, colours, and lighting.ĭesigned from inside out, the house has uninterrupted 360° views of its rural surroundings, giving you the sense that you’re living at one with nature and intimately involved with the changing seasons. The guiding design principle was to create a house that combines transparency with sustainability, forging a strong relationship between the villa and the landscape. An incredible house is available to rent at The Lakes by Yoo in the heart of the Cotswolds, with a unique glass exterior.
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