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Open-Air Design

A desire for privacy brings expansive rooftop architecture into modern homes

Implications - As contemporary design turns to more open and exposed structural layouts, maintaining privacy and personal space can be challenge. Looking to enjoy the benefits of open-air living without the inconvenience of being in a public space, consumers are turning to private rooftop architecture to satiate their desire for personal freedom. Expansive rooftop homes reflect a shift in what it means to relax, as consumers seek out less crowded, more naturally harmonious escapes.

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6 Examples, 54 Related: 858,036 Total Clicks

Date Range: Aug 12 - Apr 14

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Consumer Insight Topics: Art & Design Modern Architecture

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Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture - The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea

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Warm 16,224 Clicks Pub: Jan 26, 14

Seamlessly Aquatic Architecture

The Jellyfish House by Weil Arets Architects Blends into the Sea

This stunning architectural structure by Weil Arets Architects features seamlessly fluid designs that beautifully connect with the sea view in the distance. This three-story abode, located on the... [More]

Rolling Rooftop Abodes - The Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House is Curvaceous

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Warm 13,385 Clicks Pub: Aug 14, 12

Rolling Rooftop Abodes

The Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House is Curvaceous

It’s not every day you see a home that blends so seamlessly into its surroundings like the Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House. Designed with a curvaceous, sloped green roof, the modern... [More]

Artfully Distressed Dutch Studios - The Black Pearl Studio Was Formerly an Abandoned Apartment Block

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Average 9,279 Clicks Pub: Dec 12, 13

Artfully Distressed Dutch Studios

The Black Pearl Studio Was Formerly an Abandoned Apartment Block

The ‘Black Pearl Studio’ is the brainchild of Studio Rolf.fr and Zecc Architecten. The Rotterdam townhouse was formerly an abandoned apartment block; it’s going through yet... [More]

Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences - The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors

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Warm 9,005 Clicks Pub: Dec 30, 13

Unusual Outdoor-Based Residences

The Balcony House in Tokyo Values the Outdoors

Japanese architecture firm Ryo Matsui Architects recently constructed an outdoor-based residential home called Balcony House in Tokyo, Japan. The home is a testament to building homes that have... [More]

All-Glass Rooftop Abodes - The Glass Notting Hill Penthouse Features Elegant Design and Future Tech

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Average 7,750 Clicks Pub: May 28, 13

All-Glass Rooftop Abodes

The Glass Notting Hill Penthouse Features Elegant Design and Future Tech

Here’s hoping that nobody decides to throw stones at the glass Notting Hill Penthouse. This unique abode was created by London-based architectural firm Studio RHE. The client’s request... [More]

Curvaceous Timber Rooftop Residences - This Victorian Home Boasts a Sloping Roof and Modern Touch

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Untested 738 Clicks Pub: Jan 27, 14

Curvaceous Timber Rooftop Residences

This Victorian Home Boasts a Sloping Roof and Modern Touch

London-based Scott Architects added a curvaceous timber extension to the ‘De Beauvoir House,’ a 19-century Victorian home featuring a picturesque terrace. The architects made sure that... [More]