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The Ring House

Best Private House

— January 17, 2008 — Eco
This weekend house has been voted the Best Private House in the Wallpaper Design Awards 2008, and it is obvious to see why. The work of architects Makoto Takei and Chie Nabeshima (TNA), this weekend house is a stunning example of how creativity, design, and environment can co-exist beautifully.

The architects were invited to create a weekend retreat that was far away from the hustle and bustle of the Tokyo lifestyle and streets - and that's exactly what they did. As the Ring House sits naturally among the lush green vegetation and trees of a Japanese forest, with only a two-hour drive separating the city dwellers from a eco-paradise.

The weekend house sits exquisitely in its surroundings by making full use of its ethereal, glass and wood mini-tower. The tall but not over-powering structure creates a retreat to rejuvenate and refresh any of its inhabitants. The uninterrupted 360-degree vantage points in the Ring House offers you the luxurious experience of being as close to nature as you could be from within the structure of a house.

It blends gracefully into the surroundings as its transparent skin sucks in the light of the day and exudes life at night. This stunning design will no doubt be of special attention for both the naturalist and the naturist.
Trend Themes
1. Eco-friendly Architecture - The Ring House design showcases a blend of creativity, design, and environment, demonstrating an opportunity for the construction industry to incorporate sustainable materials and practices into their projects.
2. Minimalist Living - The use of a mini-tower with uninterrupted 360-degree vantage points showcases an opportunity for the housing industry to incorporate minimalist living with a focus on nature.
3. Glass and Wood Structures - The transparent yet structurally sound design of the Ring House showcases an opportunity for innovation in the materials and construction industry to use glass and wood in unconventional ways, creating striking and sustainable designs.
Industry Implications
1. Construction - The eco-friendly and minimalist design of the Ring House creates an opportunity for the construction industry to incorporate sustainable practices and materials into their projects.
2. Housing - The design of the Ring House presents an opportunity for the housing industry to create minimalist and sustainable living environments, with a focus on nature and panoramic views.
3. Materials and Construction - The use of unconventional materials, such as glass and wood, in the design of the Ring House showcases an opportunity for the materials and construction industry to innovate and create striking yet sustainable structures.
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