"Translucent or transparent glazing also alters one perception of the light and view vertically, giving a more diffusing light,
"When we designed the layout, we took into account the average size of the user's body and the way they move and perceive the space,
The house faces the east, so in the evening, sunsets can be enjoyed from the roof terrace but the view of the city below is visible from nearly every room in the house.
The central building, housing the dining room and kitchen on the ground floor and an office and library above, is lit for the evening.
When Casa Nube was under construction, Tom worried that it would be difficult to get used to the scale of the house, especially the 14' ceilings, after living in Brooklyn.
The prefab office is perfectly suited for the rugged, remote site and integrates seamlessly into the backyard.
At night, an artful lighting system frames the exterior of Cube 2, which is portable and does not require a foundation.
The prefabricated homes will be constructed off-site at the Vurtical factory and then transported to Benloch Ranch for easy installation. This image shows Wheelhaus Wedge tiny homes being constructed at the Vurtical factory, which is another of Mackay's ventures.
The kitchen features exposed wooden beams, textured concrete walls, porcelain countertops, blackened walnut cabinets, walnut bar stools, and antique jade vases.
Ashoka enlisted the services of the San Miguel de Allende–based interior studio NAMUH in selecting pieces for the interiors. The living room features a soft gray buffalo leather sofa, a reclaimed oak table with metal accents, and an Indian jute rug.
A bespoke copper bathtub and matching tapware is framed by expansive mountainside views.
The interior features exposed ceiling beams and concrete walls, and the decor celebrates natural materials like timber and jute.
The V-shaped structure delineates the subtle junction between the living and sleeping zones. Floor-to-ceiling sliding glass doors frame vistas of lush vegetation and rugged cliffs, while opening directly to the decked patio.
The decked patio and pool area is shaded by olive and pomegranate trees.
The blue-hued volume stands in glassy contrast against the nocturnal blackness of the mountainside.
The shower.
Full-height windows in the sauna, give the space a indoor-outdoor feel and a stunning view.