At first glance, these houses are architectural masterpieces. Look again, and there’s even more to them than first meets the eye. We round up the most incredible properties that look like optical illusions.
MIRROR HOUSES, SOUTH TRYOL, ITALY: Located where Austria and Italy meet, the Mirror Houses are a pair of homes set among the beautiful surroundings of the South Tyrolean Dolomites. The Mirror Houses are a pair of holiday homes, set in the marvelous surroundings of the South Tyrolean Dolomites, amidst a beautiful scenery of apple trees, just outside the city of Bolzano. They were designed by architect Peter Pichler. The Mirror houses offer a unique chance to spend a beautiful vacation surrounded by contemporary architecture of the highest standards and the most astonishing Landscape and beauty nature has to offer.Inside, the interior remains crisp and clean, with mirrors throughout that continue to extend the appearance of the property.
IZABELIN HOUSE, POLAND: Designed by Reform Architects, this impressive house blends in with its forest surroundings so well it appears as though it is a white shell with a hollow center. The Izabelin House is a two story mirror house concept that is formed of two horizontally configured blocks. The house’s lower storey is clad with reflective paneling.
Located just outside Warsaw, Poland, the architectural masterpiece is perfect for a forest retreat. The house is split across two levels although, from a distance, the bottom level almost disappears into the forest, which was intended to make the forest appear as though it has been barely touched by mankind.
CASA INVISIBLE: Casa Invisibile is a flexible housing unit, which consists of a prefabricated wood structure designed for turnkey implementation at any designated site. Maximum flexibility and spatial quality are the key elements in its concept of development. The open layout is structured by a chimney and a wet cell creating three spatial units that provide for individual use and design.
The structure and ambience
of the rooms are characterized by the use of domestic woods. The mounting framework and fitments of the housing unit are exclusively assembled from prefabricated elements at the factory. The overall dimensions are 14.50 x 3.50 meters, meaning the parts are easy to transform, easy to put up, and cozy to live in.
Through modular element construction and the intensive use of wood, the housing units can be completely disassembled thus minimizing their environmental footprint. By combining innovation and mobility at a reasonable price, Casa Invisible is a product that offers a ground breaking alternative in an increasingly critical housing situation. Key factors in this unique proposition are its uncomplicated assembly, its attractive price and the free choice of location. Compared to the cost-intensive and bureaucratic construction of a conventional house,these represent the main assets of Casa Invisible.
THE MIRRORCUBE, SWEDEN: Hidden among the trees in the Swedish wilderness is this nearly-invisible cube, which sits an hour from Luleå (Kallax) airport. Designed by architects Tham & Videgård, the cube is camouflaged by mirrored walls that reflect their surroundings. Measuring just four square meters, the cube is super cozy and the perfect place to hide away from the real world.The six windows surrounding the cube mean residents get to look out onto views like this during their stay. Although it isn’t available to buy, you can rent the cube for around 4900 SEK ($560/£442) a night.
THE POLE HOUSE, FAIRHAVEN, VICTORIA, AUSTRALIA: Suspended 40 meters above Fairhaven Beach, the Pole House is one of Australia’s most iconic homes. Recently renovated, The Pole House now adds a luxurious modern setting to a holiday experience like no other. Whilst carefully planned and crafted, The Pole House is not about accommodation, nor is it about facilities or amenities, of which it has many, The Pole House is about the experience. Picture yourself waking to the sound of crashing waves, opening your eyes to find yourself suspended above the most spectacular coastline in the country. The Pole House is adventure, so take yourself to the edge and indulge in one of the most unique, iconic and awe inspiring destinations. The most magical part about the property is that from balcony you’d see 30 miles of uninterrupted coastline.
TRIANGLE CLIFF HOUSE: This conceptual house is the handiwork of German architect Matthias Arndt. The property has an incredibly sharp triangular roof and is located on a nail-biting cliff-edge. The house consists of three floors with large glass windows throughout to allow natural light to stream into the house.
On the inside, soft glowing lights are visible, creating a warm, comforting environment shielding its inhabitants from the harsh weather at nightfall. In the renderings, the Cliff House overlooks a winding river and features two stories of enclosed space. Situated on the side of a fictional cliff, this conceptual house looks both eerie and enticing, while appearing as if it belongs to the likes of Bilbo Baggins.
MIRAGE HOUSE, GREECE: Designed for the rocky terrain that makes up the island’s south-west coastline, the Mirage house is conceived by Kois Associated Architects as “an invisible oasis” where residents can enjoy panoramic views over the Aegean Sea without giving up their privacy.
On top of the residence overlays a rimless infinity pool, merging with the seascape and the Greek sky, thus providing an illusion inspired by the optical phenomenon of “mirage”. The presence of the house is revealed only through the mirror-effect surface of the pool, keeping the rest of the property camouflaged.
Dry stone walls will surround sections of the interior and also frame the building’s entrance. These are designed to reference the traditional walls that can be spotted all over the scenic island landscape. The house will be located on a natural plateau, allowing for a simple single-storey layout. This will include three bedrooms and a separate kitchen, as well as the outdoor living room.
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