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The Shell House designed by Artechnic, something that you would expect to see on the shore of the ocean, is one of the most amazing architectural designs I’ve seen. Deep in the woods of Karuizawa, in the Nagano prefecture of Japan, this amazing double-elliptical holiday retreat, features lots of space and is made of reinforced concrete and wood to preserve the Japanese “traditions”. Inspired from the conch-shell, the amazing shape really got us drooling, but even though it’s an amazing structure I’m not sure if I’d be able to live with the animals. Would you? – via

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Published by Alex Ion 09 Dec 2008 in Dream Homes
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15 Responses to “Shell House in the Japanese Forests”

  1. 1
    Zim Says:
    December 10th, 2008 at 1:48 am

    What a wonderful place! =)

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    design snob Says:
    December 11th, 2008 at 5:00 am

    Holy cow! That is beyond the most breathtaking house that I’ve ever seen. How the home just bends around the one central tree is amazing. I could read on that porch all day long.

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    booger Says:
    December 12th, 2008 at 12:39 pm

    ’shopped.

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    L Says:
    December 13th, 2008 at 4:05 pm

    not shopped, dumbie, check the link.

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    Susie Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 1:53 am

    Oh, my! How peaceful, how restful, how lovely! And to see a tree as THE focal point! That’s been a dream of mine, to have a house somehow built around a beautiful tree. I’ve enjoyed looking at these photos, and wish I could see interior shots, as well.

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    NicStage Says:
    December 14th, 2008 at 2:24 am

    Just yesterday I was complaining about how all I ever see when stumbling architecture is those huge, empty,cold, concrete monstrosities with cold, hard furniture. Monuments to death, you know? It is so refreshing to see something with curves and warmth. Something that fits with its environment.

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    oki Says:
    December 15th, 2008 at 10:48 am

    LOL animals? What? Like.. deer? Bunnies? What am I missing? This is really cool though. I kind of prefer a cabin, but whatever. The glass is neat, if you could keep it warm enough in there~

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    Shell house by Kotaro Ide Says:
    December 15th, 2008 at 6:30 pm

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    catsmiler Says:
    December 16th, 2008 at 7:17 pm

    Cuddling in a conch…? I’m listening for the deer scarer, the tinkle of water, the subtle prayer chimes…what a place to live in tranquility….especially with your loved one…would love to see the interior.

    Agree with Oki, what animals..? They have ANY dangerous animals in Japan..?

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    Kunaltg Says:
    December 17th, 2008 at 1:56 pm

    wow… i like this ribbon type of concept… so much thought…

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    December 20th, 2008 at 8:57 am

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    Christelle Says:
    March 9th, 2009 at 2:37 am

    This house is nice, but I can design better ones.
    I’m not a architect yet because I’m only 13 years old.

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    Zim Says:
    March 9th, 2009 at 3:59 pm

    @Christelle: Go ahead kid, do it! We’ll be glad to see your awesome designs…

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    Andrew Says:
    April 12th, 2009 at 3:31 am

    Absolutely amazing architecture, I really want to see it!

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