Peru's Lefevre House Lives on the Edge of Desert & Ocean
Elsa Blaine — April 5, 2009 — Art & Design
References: arplustest
The Lefevre House is an absolutely stunning example of modern cliffside architecture. Located at the edge of the Peruvian desert and positioned impressively above the Pacific Ocean, the beach home was designed by Longhi Architects.
“Sand garden roofs act as the extension of the desert; lap and recreation pools connect the ocean with the house, while a glass box hangs from the structure symbolizing architecture between sand and water,” according to Architectural Review.
I love the way the home is cantilevered outwards, nearly touching the ocean. The views from the deck and the swimming pools must be magnificent.
“Sand garden roofs act as the extension of the desert; lap and recreation pools connect the ocean with the house, while a glass box hangs from the structure symbolizing architecture between sand and water,” according to Architectural Review.
I love the way the home is cantilevered outwards, nearly touching the ocean. The views from the deck and the swimming pools must be magnificent.
Trend Themes
1. Cliffside Architecture - The trend towards custom cliffside designs & functionality is providing an invitation to innovate for those in the home architecture and construction industry.
2. Integration of Environment and Building - Incorporating environmental elements, like sand gardens and lap pools, into modern architecture is a growing trend, leading to opportunities for the landscape and pool design services industries.
3. Glass Box Architecture - The trend towards glass box structures, in which the architecture becomes a living part of the natural environment, presents exciting opportunities for the glass manufacturing and design industries.
Industry Implications
1. Home Architecture and Construction - The Lefevre House exemplifies modern cliffside architecture, providing an invitation to innovate for home builders and designers looking to create unique and breathtaking homes.
2. Landscape Design Services - Cliffside architecture that incorporates sand gardens and lap pools into modern designs is a growing trend, presenting new opportunities for landscape design services.
3. Glass Manufacturing and Design - Glass box architecture that merges with the natural environment is a growing trend, providing opportunities for glass manufacturers and designers to create visually stunning and functional designs.
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