The house that flows
Forget what you thought you knew about architecture, because this house will blow your mind; the layout of the house, the views and the sheer architectural artistry and imagination which made it come to life.
The Wilkinson Residence, designed by architect Robert Harvey Oshatz, is a one of a kind piece of architectural art. Located in Portland, Oregon, this house architecture design and location bring the main level of the house into the tree canopy to evoke the feeling of being in a tree house. I call it, the house that flows.
The client asked for a house that not only became a part of the natural landscape but, also addressed the flow of music. This unique design uses a natural wood ceiling which floats on curving laminated wood beams and glass walls.
I love how the spaces in this amazing house flow inside and out - One has to actually stroll through the house to capture it’s complexities and it’s connection to the exterior; it seems as if the house almost wraps itself around you.
“An architect is an artist, creator, logician of evolving aesthetic structures; a designer of not only the visual but the internal space. I see architecture as a synthesis of logic and emotion, exploring and fulfilling the dreams, fantasies and realities of my clients, whether they are individuals, corporate, or community identities…
…Architecture is a synthesis of logic and emotion. When carried to its logical conclusion, a traditional design approach produces very imaginative structures. It is only a question of how much of an artist we architects choose to be.” - Robert Harvey Oshatz.
That’s really cool but,the cost of having something like that designed and fabricated puts it way out of the”average”guy or family’s price range.But then again if you have the money,what the hell.You can’t take it with you.
Uh, I LOVE IT. I ant it for my own.
Hey me-mo,
To me, this is a piece of art and as much as I love prefabricated houses, not every architectural design should be referred to as a mass production prefab alternative.
You can’t take it with you, but you sure can enjoy it while it lasts…
Isn’t it loverly…. where do I get the blueprints…? Building something like this would be a labor of love….very, very cool…
Agree with Jim, this is a work of art….
this did not blow my mind. in fact its very early 90’s
I absolutely adore the outside, but the inside is hideous! It looks like 70’s retro yucky art deco. Ick.
Seventies, yes. Art Deco??? No way. Not even close.
I love this house mostly because it makes me feel like a kid again. It’s beautiful.
the outside rocks, and the inside is decorated like a classroom or something…it’s no good
I absolutely love this home, however I think the interior design could have been a little more in tune with the exterior. If the intention was to look retro, mission accomplished… just not with as much style as I would have imagined!
Yes, the interior looks nothing like the soulless, sterile minimalism that is currently trendy. That automatically makes is hideous (not).
I wanna own that house, Im pretty sure my skater friends will love my parties!
Seriously though, its a pitty the interior decoration isnt up to bar, the outside looks very harmonic.
kind regards
gix
I love the overall design and feel of this building but the interior design is a real let down.
Whole the currently trendy soulless minimalism would be just as out of place.
Mixing the diefferent woods of the furniture seems also to be a fail. Also the flooring could be long planks rather than the 70s nightmare crazy paving. Cold on the feet too.
I think the interior desing would benefit from the use of flowing curved shapes. The standard shapes of the cabinets and bookshelves realllllly seems out of place.
Caffrey x
Aslo… Grandfather clock?? Sorry this is wayy too 70s for my tastes.
now if they put a super walmart next door or something like that, these people can live like most of us….
actually, kind of looks like a 10 dollar haircut place
it’s a great concept.but looks too 90’s to me too.Id make it minimalistic.or more organic, simple . nice though.
Cool house!!! I read another post here and it made me think…. I will be happy if you share your thought …..
http://www.busyboo.com/2008/07/31/small-houses-better-life/
“Ten dollar haircut”, LOL!!!! That is too funny. And a walmart! You guys are a riot! hahaha!
WHY?
We all love this house beautiful flow of energy totally Fung Shuayed out…
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looks like the space shuttle
REALLY COOL!!!
Beautiful shapes inside and out. Sure there are interior finishes (crazy paving in the kitchen, really?) and furniture choices that you’d change based on personal taste, but it looks incredibly comfortable and enjoyable to inhabit, which is kind of rare for such an extreme external architecture.
Yes cool. For sure he is fan of Frank Lloyd Wright!
Reminds me of Quark s Mom s house on Ferenginar on Deep Space 9.
Architects design houses with few walls here and there, but an artist creates emotions and makes it home.
Thnx…its very inspiring to find such creations online
The exterior design is very cool, very flowing naturalist feel…the interior should have continued the soft, rounded edges throughout the design…kind of haphazard with the curving entries and ceilings with the straight-line, sharp dividers, unimaginative bookcase, and the rather clunky table and chairs…I love the many opportunities for natural light and I do like the grandfather clock being mounted into the wall; unobtrusive, yet providing a section of ambiance for an otherwise uninteresting wall…the exterior is a 10, interior a grudging 7…
The inside is fine. Quit Bitching!
I hope it is in a temperate climate.
It should cost a fortune to heat inside that glass envelope.
Good job with tree protection.
Organic yet intellectual, this structure is reminiscent of Gaudi….way before the 70’s or the 90’s. He attempted to build with stone and wood structures that looked like something one would find on a forest floor or in a tide pool.
The big questions still need to be addressed. Is the house efficient? Is it a passive house that is not relying on outside sources? Is it built from local materials?
I believe that something can be small, beautiful and constructed to help the environment whatever “the look” of it is.
wow cooooooooool
There is a discrepancy between the beauty and comfort of the building, and the furnishings. Maybe they used up all their money in building it, and now have to spend some time building up a fund for interior decoration. Or, maybe they are like a lot of people: have to live in a space for a time, before knowing what will look best, where.
sweet
if that house doesn’t scream “A RICH PERSON LIVES HERE!” i dont know what does…
Its incredible, and I think I would want one like that! Too bad I live in the desert. Anyway, the interior looks so comfortable, I would decorate differently of course, but its still hot.
Absolutely amazing. It flows so well. How do I get one that is eco sustainable as well?
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cool. but ugly in my opinion.