barnacle house

[Gob]

prefabricated architecture specialists modscape have planned a conceptual property perched above the ocean in the australian state of victoria. the project, which is designed for a couple exploring options for a holiday home, hangs off the cliff face in the same way that barnacles cling to the side of a ship.



envisioned as a natural extension of the landscape, the dwelling shares a direct relationship with the sea below, utilizing modular design technologies and prefabrication methods. residents enter the home through a carport positioned at the uppermost level where an elevator vertically connects each sequential storey. interior furnishings are kept as minimal as possible as not to detract from expansive ocean views, and the property’s distinct spatial characteristics.

[rubato]

Spectacular views, but it appears to be anchored in mudstone which eventually will let go and dump it in the ocean.

Is this a Zen 'cycle of life' kind of thing? Planned extinction?

yrs,
rubato

[Gob]

Or, as is stated, a "conceptual" property....

[TPFKA@W]

Ha ha. Not a fecking chance in hell.

[MajGenl.Meade]

Amen, sister! Brings a whole new meaning to having the neighbours drop in

[rubato]

I'd love to spend a weekend there. When it was still newish and not about to fall in the ocean, that is. The kind of isolation you can have in the desert or high mountains but in a totally different physical environment.
and so changeable. I love looking at the ocean.


yrs,
rubato

[wesw]

didn t they notice that flat spot there? silly concept

[BoSoxGal]

I would live in that house in a heartbeat - but I certainly hope the environmental regulations in Australia (or anywhere else) would prohibit it from ever being built.

[wesw]

i bet you wouldn t find a single house builder that would live there.