Minneapolis–based firm ALTUS Architecture + Design have designed a unique 2,850-square-foot residence in Woodland, Minnesota, by marrying glass-house architecture with a reflective "shiny" shed. The single-story property is primed for tranquility, as it sits on a peaceful woodland plateau and overlooks a lush wetland, as well as a calming lake in the distance. Photo 13 of 16 in This Glass House and "Shiny Shed" Merge With Nature in Minnesota from 50 Jaw-Dropping Glass Houses That Shatter Expectations

This Glass House and "Shiny Shed" Merge With Nature in Minnesota

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The mirror-clad shed gives the property a sense of constant movement.