Iran-based architect, Milad Eshtiyaghi, designs California's 'Suspended House.' With subdued minimal furnishings, the house is physically suspended over the cliffs of Mendocino. While it may seem precarious, five high-tensile support cables and a large foundation mast are used to ensure that the structure holds tightly in place.
The reinterpreted A-frame cabin is mostly solidly grounded, except for the hanging living area that overlooks the Pacific. Gravity gently tugs the cabin towards the structural mast to keep it upright. A cozy interior in the land-locked portion of the cabin contrasts the sharp edges of the Suspended House's hovering exterior. However, this guesthouse is not for the faint of heart as the suspended living area features glass floors and furniture.
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Why This Trend Is Growing
- Minimalist Cliff-hanging Architecture
- There is an opportunity to design more minimalist homes that take advantage of cliff-hanging structures.
- Themed Guesthouses
- Designers can explore themed guesthouses, where a suspended portion of the structure is meant for unique experiences.
- Innovative Structural Support
- Future architects have the opportunity to explore new materials and techniques in structural support systems for cliff-hanging homes.
Industries Being Reshaped
- Architecture
- Architects can leverage innovative material technologies, engineering, and imaginative designs to deliver cliff-hanging houses with better functionality and exquisite look.
- Tourism and Hospitality
- Tourism operators can create a more immersive experience by developing themed guesthouses that meet the expectations of visitors and thrill-seekers.
- Entertainment
- With cliff-hanging houses, entertainment investors have the opportunity to create content and signature products around such structures for an audience looking for unique experiences.
