Luxury Portfolio Vol. 07 Issue 02 - George Scarpias

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There is, one will immediately notice, an absence of walls, at least in the traditional sense. By largely limiting the materials to glass and Melina wood (also known as beechwood), Puigcorbé places the emphasis on the natural world. Centered around two interior gardens encased in glass, the main living spaces embrace transparency and are steeped in sunlight throughout the day. The effect is as if the home and nature are one. “In this case, the horizontal form of the house allows us to cohabit with the existing trees, and the internal patios heighten this sensation.” — Joan Puigcorbé, architect The Wood House’s most essential element is “generating a new landscape between the inside and outside, and connecting both through light, form, and matter.” Placed directly beside the spacious living room, where glass walls open to lush greenery, a 25-meter swimming pool starts within the home and extends outside, giving the sense of a river that passes through. Amidst the open layout, four bedrooms and an office space are discreetly tucked away, each with unique viewpoints of the surroundings.

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