Architects often talk about bringing the outdoors inside, but they often refer to the incorporation of strategic fenestration. The Green Edge House certainly does employ an ingenious system of windows, but you'll notice that the garden has also been literally brought indoors.
Located in Shizuoka, Japan, the residence might first appear to be a minimalist and monolithic mass -- a great white box that seems to hover on its site. The continuous floating wall completely encompasses the living spaces, providing no eye-level views of its surroundings.
The mA-Style Architects created a river rock border beneath the opaque structure of the Green Edge House. In this, they planted trees, shrubs and flowers that can be observed through the clear glass walls for an original and engaging indoor-outdoor connection.
Garden-Walled Dwellings
The Green Edge House Has an Inside-Outside Lush Plant Perimeter
Trend Themes
1. Indoor-outdoor Connection - Creating seamless transitions between indoor and outdoor spaces to enhance the living experience.
2. Green Architecture - Designing structures that incorporate natural elements to improve sustainability and environmental impact.
3. Garden Integration - Integrating lush plant life and landscaping into building structures for aesthetic and health benefits.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity to explore innovative ways of incorporating vegetation into building designs and creating unique indoor-outdoor experiences.
2. Real Estate - Potential for marketing homes and properties as eco-friendly and health-focused by integrating gardens and green spaces into living spaces.
3. Landscaping - Demand for expertise in designing and maintaining indoor gardens as a way to enhance the aesthetic appeal and overall atmosphere of buildings.