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Plenty of homes give the illusion of floating, but this cubed building in New South Wales, Australia, is in fact hovering over a drop off. Designed by architect Matt Thitchener, the 650-square-foot studio is affixed to the side of a hill that overlooks the Pacific Ocean.
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Engineers achieved the daring effect by embedding a series of 20-foot concrete-reinforced pillars that extend from the terrain to the bottom of the house. The stilts create a stable base for the small studio, which is an extension of the owners’ primary residence.
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In addition to its freestanding form, the studio is powered 100 percent by the solar panels that line the roof. It’s a nice eco-friendly touch, but truth be told, there’s probably little need for extra lighting (at least during the day). One side of the house has a wall of glazing that opens to a walk-out balcony—a perfect spot to catch some Australian rays and take in an unobstructed view of the ocean.
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Via: Inhabitat