Article source: mecanoo architecten

The guiding design principle was to create a house that combines transparency with sustainability, forging a strong relationship between the villa and the landscape. The harmony between landscape and interior, architecture and nature, was a key design determinant, particularly regarding sight lines, materials, colours, and lighting. The house is designed from inside out, creating uninterrupted views to the surrounding nature while providing shelter and intimacy. All these aspects work together to ensure the house’s sense of timelessness.

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• Architects: mecanoo architecten
• Project: Villa on the Lake
• Location: Lechlade, England
• Photography: Blue Sky Images, mariashot.photo
• Development: Boheme Development S.L.
• Developed Architectural Design: Arquitectura y Ordenación Urbana S.L. AOU SL
• Structural Engineer: Fernando Sarria
• Engineering: INARQ S.L.
• Area: 600.0 m2
• Design: 2015-2016
• Realisation: 2016-2018

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