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A Modern Glass and Ancient Stone House in Poland

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This apparent extension of a house with a glass box is fascinating. It really looks as if an outdoor deck has simply been completely encased in glass, even underneath!

The dining room is cantilevered out over the top of the grass in a way that makes this glass box concept clear.

Just two elements dominate and are contrasted, throughout the house.

A stone “chimney” at the heart of the house houses the swimming pool.

Stone, ancient, rustic and traditional is contrasted against huge panes of glass, modern, clean lined and contemporary.

From a distance, only the huge stone tower is visible above the trees.

Smooth polished concrete floors sweep through the entire structure, connecting the whole.

Open on both sides to the surrounding greenery through the huge glass walls, the house is cool and refreshing.

As if to echo the greenery outside, the predominant color within is also green.

Set in a forest clearing in the countryside, even the bedroom is unscreened for privacy.

Similarly, an “open air” bath can be enjoyed in private in this Polish country house.

The house, near Krakow, has a relaxed and yet warm and inviting contemporary feel to it.

MOFO Architects have created a house that is close to nature, but well separated from the weather.