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With a design seemingly inspired by MC Escher's drawing above, this cubistic freestanding home in Frohnleiten, Austria is literally covered in Astroturf.
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With concrete staircases that seemingly go nowhere, but actually serve as supports, the home is embellished with right angles and large framed windows.
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Utilizing unusual elements indoors as well, the home uses a window frame as a staircase banister or railing.
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From certain angles, the home is barely distnguishable from its lush surroundings:
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more images:
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The contrast to its neighbor, a traditional Austrian looking home:
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Architects: Weichlbauer Ortis
All photos © Peter Eder
Thanks to Stylepark for bringing this to my attention