Noteworthy Modern Home Overlooking Lake And Mountains
Located in Unterterzen, near one of Switzerland’s largest lakes – Walensee – this residential project raising two stories in the air was designed by Austrian studio K_M Architektur. Overlooking both the lake and the Churfirsten mountains, the splendid modern residence rests on an undulating landscape. Cladded in wood and cantilevering over the landscape, Wohnhaus Am Walensee displays an incredible connection to its surroundings, seen through glass walls and enjoyed from behind the glass railing on each terrace.
The architects describe the project’s challenges and results: “The property which is located on the slope of a green meadow offered the conditions to realize the floating design which captivates through its clear form and the use of natural materials using concrete, glass and wood as structural material. A loggia encircles the building on the water side, fulfills an open living space and creates a flowing transition between interior and exterior with a fantastic panoramic view. The effect is intensified by sliding glass doors as high as the room itself on this side of the façade. The back of the house appears to be more closed. Rooftop photovoltaic panels and a stove in the living room produce most of the energy for the home.” Seems like this dream home is one to remember, don’t you think?
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Neutrinos can transmit messages through walls, mountains, planets
Neutrinos may not travel as fast as we first hoped, but then they have other special abilities to make up for it. Being almost massless, they can penetrate the thickest barriers, which ought to make them ideal message carriers. To illustrate the point, scientists sent the word “Neutrino” on a beam of particles through 240 meters (800 feet) of solid stone and received it loud and clear on the other side. The same approach could potentially be used to send a message right through the center of a planet, making it possible, according to one of the researchers, to “communicate between any two points on Earth without using satellites or cables.” The experiment required the latest particle accelerators at Chicago’s Fermilab, which flung the neutrinos over a 2.5 mile track before firing them off at an underground receiver, but it proved the principle: Shrink the accelerator down to the size of a smartphone and neutrino messaging could be huge. Or it could die in a format war with quantum teleportation.
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Exotic Villa in Mexico With Views Of The Sierra Madres Mountains
We recently ran across this exotic villa called Casa Tortugas and figured we would share it with you guys. The residence is located near Punta Mita on the Riviera Nayarit, in a landscape that combines views of the Sierra Madres Mountains with a soft ocean breeze. According to the official description, “a covered terrace with comfortable lounges and over-sized chairs make the perfect hideaway. And, just steps from the pool and the beach, makes an enchanting setting for the outdoor dining experience. The inside living areas, featuring expansive floor-to-ceiling wood and glass doors, feels both spacious and cozy. Comfortable furnishings, inside dining for 10 and a fully equipped gourmet kitchen are adorned with cheerful Mexican art. All quarters have been created as inviting places for gatherings, as well as places to enjoy views of the ocean, pool and gardens”. The villa is available for rent on the official website and features four bedrooms with great views, five bathrooms, a generous pool with patio furniture and palm-tress and a two-car garage.
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Zen-Like Cube Shaped Study Crib in the Catskill Mountains
Scholar’s Library was designed by architect Peter Gluck and is located in the Catskill Mountains, northwest of New York, USA. This unusual building accommodates over 10 000 books belonging to the architect and his wife, a scholar of Japanese history. You can look at the incredible looking studying refuge as a 20 feet cube filled with knowledge. While the ground floor has no windows as it was especially developed for storing books, the upper level is open towards the inspiring natural environment. The large windows offer panoramic views of the surrounding forest and contribute to creating a charming retreat, perfect for studying and relaxation. There is plenty of space within the beautiful studio, enough to shelter a comfy sofa, work spaces and bookshelves. Could you imagine a better office? ( Photos by Paul Warchol )
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