Peter Pichler Architecture designed a series of mirrored homes for holiday rental, located in a gorgeous apple orchard near Bolzano, north Italy. The holiday units allow guests to live in close proximity to nature, without sacrificing their luxurious creature comforts.
Each guest has access to their own garden, autonomous entrance and parking spot. Inside, the units are equipped with a kitchen, living area, bath and bedroom, along with a skylight that opens to maximize the entry of natural light.
The units are built upon a base above the ground, giving them the appearance that they are floating. The extra height improves the view the temporary residents have from their cantilevering terraces. But perhaps the most impressive feature of this holiday rental is the glass facade that gradually fades into the black aluminum shell of the rest of the exterior. The glass catches views of the panorama, while allowing the residence to almost entirely blend with its surroundings.
Camouflaged Glass Residences
These Mirrored Homes for Holiday Rental Blend into Their Surroundings
Trend Themes
1. Mirror Facades - Opportunity for disruption: Explore new ways to incorporate mirror facades in architectural designs to create buildings that blend seamlessly with their surroundings.
2. Sustainable Luxury - Opportunity for disruption: Develop eco-friendly and sustainable holiday rental units that offer luxurious amenities and close proximity to nature.
3. Floating Structures - Opportunity for disruption: Design floating structures that provide unique views and enhance the overall experience for temporary residents.
Industry Implications
1. Architecture - Opportunity for disruption: Innovate in the field of architecture by combining mirror facades, sustainability, and floating structures in residential designs.
2. Hospitality and Tourism - Opportunity for disruption: Transform the holiday rental industry by creating eco-luxury accommodations that offer guests a close connection to nature.
3. Glass Manufacturing - Opportunity for disruption: Develop new techniques and materials in glass manufacturing to create camouflaged glass facades for buildings.