In their early teenage years, people suddenly learn the powerful appeal of personal independence, and that appeal is part of the drive behind Solo House II. The home, which was designed by Brussels-based studio Office Kersten Geers David Van Severen, is a uniquely designed abode in the Catalonian mountain region of Matarrana that, due to its rustic locale, is completely functional while being off the electric grid.
Aside from the feat of independent energy, Solo House II is impressive because of its design. The home is shaped like a ring, with the interior portion of that circle being entirely unfinished -- it looks just like the surrounding forest, yet it is technically inside the home. Further, the walls that girds the ringed residence are made in floor-to-ceiling glass around the entire home, including the bedrooms.
Ringed Off-Grid Residences
Solo House II is on a Hilltop in a Remote Catalonian Forest
Trend Themes
1. Off-grid Living - Explores the trend of living in self-sustaining homes that are independent from the electric grid.
2. Rustic Design - Highlights the trend of using natural elements and unfinished materials in contemporary architecture.
3. Transparent Architecture - Examines the trend of incorporating floor-to-ceiling glass walls in residential buildings to provide uninterrupted views of the surroundings.
Industry Implications
1. Renewable Energy - Provides opportunities for developing innovative solutions in renewable energy systems and technologies.
2. Architecture and Design - Offers potential for architects and designers to create unique and sustainable living spaces.
3. Glass Manufacturing - Presents prospects for glass manufacturers to explore the use of high-quality, large-scale glass panels in residential and commercial construction.