Cape Shank House
Written by Jennifer Heyns
Yes, water in Australia may flow backwards and their seasons may be all turned around, but who would have thought that Aussie architecture would be turned on its head, too? Jackson Clements Burrows Architects designed a home in Victoria, Australia that almost looks like it was built upside-down with its two upper-floor wings suspended over the vast landscape.
The Cape Shank House is a visual marvel. At first glance, it looks more like a commercial structure than a residential one, but one peek inside and you can easily see that all of the weirdness going on from the outer views was definitely worthwhile.
Doubling up on the scenery is the reflection pool, which is level with one of the upper-floor suspended wings.
First of all, the grounds surrounding the Cape Shank House are comprised of 360 degrees of breathtaking beauty. You can see wooded areas, beautifully manicured landscaping and mountains off to the distance. By lifting the main sections of the house off the ground and suspending them in midair, the residents gain full-time views of all of the luscious scenery.
The interior is equally amazing. Expansive glass not only allows for scenery gazing, but also lets in a great amount of sun. The combination of natural light, bright white walls and light-colored wood flooring brightens up the entire space. The design is very straightforward with compartmentalized rooms, neutral colors and traditional lines. The absence of a focal point leaves the eye to wander right out the windows.
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Like floating in air, that would be an amazing place to live in.