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Wednesday, August 15, 2012

Concrete Stack and Glass House: Interior Design Ideas

Concrete Stack and Glass House: Interior Design Ideas

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Concrete Stack and Glass House

Posted: 14 Aug 2012 09:45 AM PDT

This Glass House, by NAF Architect & Design, located in Hiroshima, Japan, is based around a basic stacking system of concrete blocks each measuring 1.0 m x 1.0 m x 1.5m. The concrete is placed one on top of the other like simple building blocks, resulting in an unusual structure that displays varying degrees of undulation pattern.

Concrete and glass building

Concrete block building

Surplus factory cement is readily reused in Hiroshima rather than discarding, and as this nature of block can be manufactured at any standard cement factory in the area, this selection of building material is a cheap one, though rather time constraining; the construction of this dwelling depended fully on the operation situation of the surrounding factories and the pace at which these blocks could be obtained.
Surplus factory cement is readily reused in Hiroshima rather than discarding, and as this nature of block can be manufactured at any standard cement factory in the area, this selection of building material is a cheap one, though rather time constraining; the construction of this dwelling depended fully on the operation situation of the surrounding factories and the pace at which these blocks could be obtained.

Concrete building

Concrete glass building

Concrete stack building

Contemporary building

In order to lift the blocks by crane, a groove was cut on the surface of the blocks, and when the blocks were stacked vertically this groove also became a place to slot reinforcing steel rods to provide earthquake resistance.
In order to lift the blocks by crane, a groove was cut on the surface of the blocks, and when the blocks were stacked vertically this groove also became a place to slot reinforcing steel rods to provide earthquake resistance.

Contemporary courtyard

Courtyard by night

Courtyard decking

Sheet glass walls have been installed to form the weatherproof perimeter of the living quarters.
Sheet glass walls have been installed to form the weatherproof perimeter of the living quarters.

Dining room by night

Dining room kitchen

Dining suite

Exterior courtyard

Glass construction

Glass corridor

Glass dining room furnitur

The structure appears cold and industrial at present, but the intention is to plant numerous vines of various flowers along the harsh gray blocks, which will transform the structure into a hill of greenery and natural beauty in future years.
The structure appears cold and industrial at present, but the intention is to plant numerous vines of various flowers along the harsh gray blocks, which will transform the structure into a hill of greenery and natural beauty in future years.

Glass walled bathroom

Glass walled dining room

Glass walled living room

Glass walls

Industrial style building

Lounge area

Modern courtyard

Modern decking

Modern kitchen diner

Open plan bathroom

Oriental rug

Retractable glass doors

Stacked concrete building

Sun deck

Swing chair

White living room furniture

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