I’m stealing from other bloggers here, but the house was simply too awesome not to comment on. It’s an Aatrail house. That means that it is the opposite of a traditional house with an atrium. In this house, you drive under one side and enter the house from the atrium. The rest of the house is open to the surrounding gardens. I would add pictures, but a link will have to do. They’re worth a look-see. Notice, when you follow the link below, the stone work of the driveway, the simple atrium, and the exterior terraces and swimming pool. This is simply an amazing house.
Considering the problems inherent on the lot, this architect did an amazing job at solving them in a fresh and creative way. On a side note, I’ve found an interesting new career opening up for designers and architects. It’s creative problem solving. Many businesses and manufacturers have found that hiring highly creative people trained in any creative field is a great way to “think out of the box” or to get a fresh perspective on things. I’m amazed at how talented some of these designers really are…
