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?
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By Alex Ion
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What a wonderful place! =)
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.
‘shopped.
not shopped, dumbie, check the link.
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.
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.
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~
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..?
wow… i like this ribbon type of concept… so much thought…
This house is nice, but I can design better ones.
I’m not a architect yet because I’m only 13 years old.
@Christelle: Go ahead kid, do it! We’ll be glad to see your awesome designs…
Absolutely amazing architecture, I really want to see it!
Nice website,have a fine day
what animals? there are like … bears.. personalyy wouldn’t bother me but yer… and raccoons
It is wonderful! But there’s not inough pictures of this house. I would like to see more.
Really Amazing house. Who’s lucky family stay at here.
wat a awsome house looks like a heaven in a hell