Unique house with a glass front – a retreat in the middle of the big city

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Opical Glass House by NAP Architects is a unique project that was brought to a successful conclusion in Hiroshima, Japan in 2012. This modern House with glass Front hides barely noticeably between the skyscrapers in the city center and represents a place of refuge and retreat in the middle of the city.

House with glass facade by NAP Architects

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That House with glass The facade, which incidentally houses a cozy inner courtyard with a garden and swimming pool, blends in harmoniously with the urban architecture of Hiroshima. The facade design with glass bricks contributes to the characteristic look. The 8.6m x 8.6m square facade, weighing approx. 13 tons, was designed with 6,000 glass bricks (borosilicate glasses with dimensions of 50mm x 235mm x 50mm). Their production has required great effort and dimensional accuracy. The glass wall also serves as a privacy screen, wind protection and sound insulation.

Urban architecture in Hiroshima – house with glass-brick facade design

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The exclusive House with glass The front is designed to be open. The full glazing lets in plenty of sunlight and at the same time offers a beautiful city view of the pulsating street and the inner garden from every room. Although the house of NAP Architecture is in a central residential area, you feel calm and comfortable in a relaxed atmosphere. The impressive living space is designed with maximum transparency. It extends over 2 floors and is constantly flooded with light. The rooms are designed in a dominant dark color. In combination with built-in furniture, it underlines the minimalist character and conveys a special flair.

The room tile wall ensures a feeling of security in privacy

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