Turned House, a project by architecture and design firm MZC Plus, cleverly combines modern design techniques with one of the oldest architectural typologies in the world. The house, which is located in Treviso, Italy, looks like a traditional nuclear family home that has been lifted by a storey, such that the floor that would be the basement in a normal home is above ground, with the rest of the rooms propped up on those walls.
In terms of actual design features, Turned House gets its look thanks to a combination of cantilevering and gabled roofs. The gables on the upper floors lend it a traditional taste, similar to a barn or farmhouse. However, those gables extend dramatically thanks to the use of thick, cantilevered floors.
Key Themes Behind This Trend
- Cantilevered Architecture
- The combination of modern and traditional architectural techniques like cantilevering and gabled roofs presents the opportunity for innovative, unique building designs.
- Upside-down Houses
- Designing buildings with the basement level above ground can create unique living spaces and offer innovative solutions for housing and urban planning.
- Hybrid Building Styles
- Merging traditional and modern architectural styles presents the opportunity to create truly striking and memorable buildings.
Where This Applies
- Architecture
- Architects and designers can utilize cantilevering and other techniques to create unique and innovative building designs.
- Real Estate
- Upside-down homes can offer unique solutions for housing in urban areas and may present a new market for real estate development.
- Construction
- The use of traditional and modern design techniques can potentially revolutionize the construction industry and present new opportunities for development.
