These tantalizing transparent havens offer beautiful views from the inside and out. The beauty of living in a transparent home is that people can see what marvelous goodies you have to offer inside, and these can also easily be covered up with a curtain.
Transparent designs are all the rage in contemporary architecture because they continuously let daylight penetrate the home, and they are eco friendly, since less lights need to be kept on. These gorgeous homes include cliff-hanging cottages, see-through lodges, homes in forests and houses that overlook the ocean.
These glass designs are stunning in their aesthetics, and make homes appear more spacious. As long as the residents are careful, the glass used in homes is durable, so they don't have to worry about it shattering.
50 Tantalizing Transparent Havens
From Hovering Arboreal Architecture to Chic Woodland Dwellings:
Sarah Robson — Jul 15, 2012 — Art & Design
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Glass-Walled Homes
Hollywood Hills Estate Maximizes Stunning Skyline Views
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Boxy Geometric Abodes
The Crab Creek House by Robert Gurney Architects is Very Detailed
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Transparent Homes
This Concept House is Made Completely from Glass
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Tree-Infused Dwellings
The Archi-Union 'Tea' House Accommodates Outdoor Shrubs
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Opulent Fortress Abodes
The Wessels Joyce Associates House at Pezula Screams Luxury
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Sweeping Seashore Sanctuaries
The Chris Elliott Architects Seacliff House is Stunning
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Busted Glass Buildings
Bangkok's MahaNakhon Tower by OMA Appears to be Crumbling
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Frosted Glass Eco Homes
The Cube Court House is a Secluded Paradise for Green Living
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Dancing Dubaichitecture
Self-Powered Dynamic Eco-Architecture
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Open Wall Modernism
LA Architects Incorporate Outdoors Into Luxury Living Space
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Retractable Abode Exteriors
The Sliding House by drMM Architects is Statically Mobile
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Hovering Arboreal Architecture
The HP Tree House by mmp Architects is Easily Maintained
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Honeycomb Architecture
The Acme UN Memorial Building Metaphorically Unites Nations
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Greenhouse Homes
Hiroshi Iguchi's 'Camouflage House' is in Sync With Nature
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Glass-Encased Buildings
The 'Quartier Des Spectacles' is Visually Stunning and Eco-Friendly
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Funky Slanted Windows
Miele Gallery by Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Features a Crystal-like Facade
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Wooden Wonder Houses
The House of Cedar is Jenga-Inspired Structure
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Greenery-Infused Abodes
The Chrystalline Artchitect 'Satu House' is a Geometric Masterpiece
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Geometric Woodland Havens
AA House by OAB is located in Barcelona, Spain
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Canal Floating Abodes
The Houseboat by Sprenger von der Lippe is Beautiful and Contemporary
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Crystalized Sun Rooms
The Robert M. Gurney 'Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion' is Stunning
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Crystal-Clear Abodes
The Sou Fujimoto Architects Transparent House is Chic
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Glass Box Architecture
The Curiosity/Milligram House
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Stone-Encrusted Holiday Havens
Local Rock House by Pattersons Architecture is a Perfect Getaway
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Refined Rugged Condos
The PMK+Designers 'Lai Residence' Brings Nature Indoors
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Cliff-Hanging Cottages
The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ Home is Mysterious
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Glacier-Inspired Eco Architecture
The Iceberg
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Aquarium-Like Offices
The Munoz Arquitectos Studio is See-Through All Over
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Glass Box Abodes
Amsterdam's Rieteiland House Leaves Little Privacy for Its Inhabitants
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Transparent Hilltop Abodes
The Division Knoll Residence is at the Peak of Luxury
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Jungle Generosity Retreats
Latitude 10 Resort Gives Back to Costa Rica
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Glazed Brick Abodes
WoodWoodWard Architecture's Finn House is Vibrantly Red
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Color-Changing Glass Buildings
Icelandic Opera House in Reykjavik
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Half-Moon Homes
The Crescent House by Shigeru Ban Architects is Out-of-this-World Beautiful
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Clear Nordic Cribs
Wiel Arets Architects' H House is Clearly Amazing
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Dainty Dissected Abodes
The William O'Brien Junior House Binds Close-Knitted Families
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Crystal Clear Glass Homes
Naf Architect & Design Creates a Seismic Home That’s Transparent
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Transparent Teepee Abodes
House Tokyo by A.L.X. Architects Features Distinctive Lighting Effects
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Scenic See-Through Dwellings
The Ana Paula Barros 'Loft Bauhaus' is Striking
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Chic Woodland Dwellings
Villa Renesse Il by Jack Hoogeboom is the Perfect Weekend Getaway Home
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Nippon Ocean-Front Abodes
The Seaside Boomerang by Haretoke Architects is a Dream Come True
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Magnificent Melodic Museums
The Daeyang Gallery and House by Steven Holl is Euphonic to the Eyes
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See-Through Spherical Lodging
The Attrap'Rêves Bubble Hotel is Affordable and Pod-Like
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Crystal Tetris Cribs
The Casa Hacia el Río by Najas Arquitectos is Lofty and Sleek
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Stunning Stained-Glass Homes
The BOFFO Show House Embraces One’s Imagination
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Gleaming Gemstone Structures
The REX 'V & A at Dundee' Competition Entry Dazzles
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Solarized Glass Homes
The Mission: House is a Hi-Tech, Eco-Friendly Abode
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Levitating Luxury Homes
The Villa Hush Hush Takes Architecture to New Heights
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Swanky Celebratory Suites
The Trump Hotel New York 15th Anniversary Package is Pure Decadence
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Stacked Box Structures
The Base Minami Aoyama Features Dynamically Linear Accents
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Multi-Purpose Outdoor Homes
Broadhurst Architects Inc.'s 'The Crib' is Versatile
50 Haute Hillside Havens
From Panoramic View Lairs to $32M Hilltop Abodes
Weather-Resistant Mini Homes
The Leaf House Sits on Four Wheels and Can Fit a Family of Four
Fully Functional Garage Homes
The Michelle De La Vega 'Mini Home' Makes Use of Unusual Space
15 Glass Terrariums
A Collection of Translucent Vivariums That'll Transform Any Room
Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
The Opera Luxury Camper Trailer is Overindulgent
Open-Concept Box Abodes
The H.2 Residence by 314 Architecture Studio is One Modest Home
Volcanic Island-Inspired Abodes
Planning Korea's Cocoon House is Architecturally Sculptural
Exposed Concrete Mansions
The Ipes House was Designed by Marcio Kogan's StudioMK27
78 Curious Cubed Constructions
From Rooftop Yards to Wall-Less Abodes
Stunning Shoreline Fortresses
The Beach House Q has Stress-Free Surroundings
Sustainable Log-Like Lodging
The Hus-1 Eco Home Blends into the Forest
Unorthodox Urban Condos
The Kariouk Associates 'Redeveloper Apartment' is Space-Efficient
Ovular Arboreal Abodes
The Hemloft Treehouse is Egg-Shaped and Forest-bound
Chic Angular Concept Homes
The Gunes Peksen 'Wave House' is Made to Suit Distinct Lifestyles
Retro Beach Abodes
The House in Palabritas Beach by Metropolis is 60s-Inspired
Sweeping Seashore Sanctuaries
The Chris Elliott Architects Seacliff House is Stunning
Modern Monastery Remodels
The Sant Francesc Convent Mashes Medieval Architecture with Contemporary
Retractable Abode Exteriors
The Sliding House by drMM Architects is Statically Mobile
Tetris-Inspired Home Decor
The Tetran Furniture Line Can Be Easily Rearranged
Hovering Arboreal Architecture
The HP Tree House by mmp Architects is Easily Maintained
Transformative Art Installations
The Hong Seon Jang Labyrinth Exhibition Alters Mundane Materials
Multi-Faceted Hillside Homes
The Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 is a Designer's Dream
Plant Rising Residences
The Isay Weinfeld 'Casa Grecia' is Closely Tied to Nature
Mini-Mountain Homes
'The Hill House' Can be Climbed Into or Onto
Magical Makeshift Houseboats
The Ohio Boat Project Offers Wonder and Whimsy to Local Towns
Magnificent Mirror Image Abodes
These Twin Houses by William O'Brian Jr. Are Minimalist and Modern
Concrete Geometric Havens
The House in Ovar by Paula Santos Presents Various Elevations
Rectangular Boxed Beach Homes
The House in Las Arenas by Javier Artadi is Unconventional
Rocky Beachside Abodes
Casa Finisterra by Steven Harris Architects is Surrounded by Nature
Sleek Structural Mazes
The Biomedical Research Center by Behles & Jochimsen Architects is Complex
Unaligned Unconventional Lodgings
Cocoon Suites Twist to Typical Hotel Rooms
Shipwreck-Inspired Buildings
The Titanic Belfast Pays Tribute to a Doomed Vessel
Mobile House Kit
The Zero Pod Provides Portable Shelter in Many Different Environments
Slithering School Slides
TUM University Playground Gets Students to Class with One Drop
Symmetrical Boxy Abodes
The Annie Residence by Bercy Chen Studio is Creative and Modern
Greenery-Infused Abodes
The Chrystalline Artchitect 'Satu House' is a Geometric Masterpiece
Submerged Hotels
The Water Discus Underwater Hotel Allows You to Vacation in the Sea
Upscale Barnyard Abodes
The Studio Gga 'Af Stud Farm' Updates Agricultural Architecture
Protruding Window Accommodations
The Hotel Topazz Has an Intriguing Facade That Will Attract Many
Cartoon Fish Tank Abodes
These Spongebob SquarePants Bikini Bottom Aquarium Ornaments are Cute
Geometry-Infused Workspaces
The Mochen Office in Beijing Has Just the Right Amount of Detail
Triangular Seaside Abodes
Squish Studio by Saunders Architecture is Geometric
Stunning Razor-Sharp Structures
‘Dancing Dragons’ is a Gigantic Transparent Building
Dramatically Sloped Structures
The Plexus Offices by Ipas Architectes Feature Angular Accents
Canal Floating Abodes
The Houseboat by Sprenger von der Lippe is Beautiful and Contemporary
Crystalized Sun Rooms
The Robert M. Gurney 'Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion' is Stunning
Ivory Geometrical Structures
The i-House by Masahiko Sato Complements the Landscape
Crystal-Clear Abodes
The Sou Fujimoto Architects Transparent House is Chic
Refurbished Hut Homes
The Shed by Richard Peters Associates is a Modern Hideaway
Undulating Element Structures
The Kilden Performing Arts Centre is a Creative Cultural Landmark
Stone-Encrusted Holiday Havens
Local Rock House by Pattersons Architecture is a Perfect Getaway
Retro Party-Ready Residences
The Atenas 038 House by Dayala + Rafael Arquitetura is Stunning
Futuristic Barn Abodes
The House M by AE5 Partners is a Fresh Take on a Classic Concept
Adaptable Container Abodes
James Green's Eco-Pak House is Modular & Sustainable
Refined Rugged Condos
The PMK+Designers 'Lai Residence' Brings Nature Indoors
Cliff-Hanging Cottages
The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ Home is Mysterious
Sustainable Learning Centers
The Le Bourget School is Eco-Friendly and Dynamic in Design
Geometric Grid Retailers
The Artizen Shop by Ypsilon Tasarim Fuses Aesthetics with Function
Half-Moon Homes
The Crescent House by Shigeru Ban Architects is Out-of-this-World Beautiful
Opulent Sun-Loving Yachts
The Cheoy Lee Alpha 76 Express is a Decadent Cruising Vessel
Wooden Beachside Hotels
The Vivanta by Taj Combines a Lavish Holiday with Contemporary Living
Mod Converted Prisons
Cultural Civic Center by Exit Architects Transforms Jail into a Haven
Silver Spaceship Structures
The OCT Design Museum by Studio Pei-Zhu is Inspired by the Ocean
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
Crystal Clear Glass Homes
Naf Architect & Design Creates a Seismic Home That’s Transparent
Colossal Columnal Architecture
The Seoul International Train Station Defines Spaces with Posts
Greenhouse Oasis Offices
The Panoramic Garden of CCIS by Sadar+Vuga Brings the Outdoors In
Breathtaking Cube Constructions
La Liberté in Groningen, The Netherlands Could Not be More Bo
Transparent Teepee Abodes
House Tokyo by A.L.X. Architects Features Distinctive Lighting Effects
Colossal Concrete Structures
J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures
Upheaved Hillside Dwellings
‘House in Rokko’ is Raised off the Ground and Provides Ama
Abstract Abode Architecture
'Deconstructing The Houses' Features Twisted Homes
Arching Kitchen Organization Units
The Cassandra Cucine Curved Home is Extravagant
Musical Rain Murals
The Funnel Wall Turns Mother Nature's Downpours into Beautiful Melodies
Stacked Rainbow Facades
The Sugamo Shinkin Bank Challenges Traditional Public Space Ideals
Geometric Gem Structures
The Community Hall Abfaltersbach by Machné Architekten is Futuristic
Scenic See-Through Dwellings
The Ana Paula Barros 'Loft Bauhaus' is Striking
Sharply Angular Theatres
The Municipal Auditorium of Teulada Features Geometric Design Accents
Lucent People Paintings
Alec Huxley Renders Provocative Subjects Who are See-Through
Alphabet-Inspired Abodes
'Exile' by José Ángel Vincench are Letter-Shaped Mobile Homes
Chic Woodland Dwellings
Villa Renesse Il by Jack Hoogeboom is the Perfect Weekend Getaway Home
Magnificent Melodic Museums
The Daeyang Gallery and House by Steven Holl is Euphonic to the Eyes
Spiralled DNA Homes
Double Helix House by Onishimaki and Hyakudayuki Architects isn't Easy to Find
Dexterous Discreet Dwellings
The IKM House by Urban Architecture Office Makes City Homes
Dualistic Double-Faced Abodes
Dental Office by Estudio Arquitectura Hago Makes Dental Trips Easy
Crystal Tetris Cribs
The Casa Hacia el Río by Najas Arquitectos is Lofty and Sleek
Untamed Twig Residences
Urban Woods by Yoshiaki Oyabu Architects is Distinctively Designed
Hang-Dry Dishes
Ape Plates Serve Up Half of the Job for Washing
Angular Apartment Buildings
Connecting Riads Complements the Dynamic Archiscape of Casablanca
Streamlined Sci-Fi Garages
The Herma Parking Building by JOHO Architecture is Futuristic
Hovering House-Sandwiched Cabins
'Bridging Home' by Do-Ho Suh Connects Buildings
Skateboard-Friendly Houses
The Schuster Skate Villa is for Deck-Enthusiasts
Canopy Creeping Sculptures
'Creature' by Frank Havermans Casts Shadowy Effects From the Rooftop
Translucent Triangular Stands
The Trinity Side Table Literally Brightens Up the Room
Simple Undulating Shelving
The ONDA Modular Bookcase is Minimalist and Customizable
Reflective Surface Residences
The Mirror House by Ekkehard Alteburger is Narcissistic
Whale-Inspired Pavilions
The Blue Planet Aquarium Pays Tribute to Underwater Life
Translucent Seed Containers
The Glass Bird Feeder by Dombon-a-tanya Refines Outdoor Designs
Eco-Friendly Seashore Accommodations
The Salt Tower by Enforma and AIM Studio is Stunningly Modern
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