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This Unbelievable House In Australia Seems To Float Above The Sea
Using tricks of perspective and elegant modern architecture, the architects behind the Australia F2 Architecture firm have created a floating luxury rental home that appears to hover above the coast of Southern Australia.
The illusion is spoiled from any other approach than the bridge at the entryway, but the building is still no less appealing. From another angle, it becomes clear that the building is built on a pole that lifts it 40m (or about 130 feet) above the slope below it. Once you’ve crossed the bridge to the building itself (and provided you aren’t afraid of heights), you’ll be greeted with a spectacular and commanding view of Fairhaven Beach and the Great Ocean Road below.
The building can be rented for between AUD$440 and 1,220 a night, and it’s not kid- or pet-friendly, so it’s definitely for those looking for a luxurious getaway for two!
More info: f2architecture.com.au | viewretreats.com (h/t: elitedaily)
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CJWillis 9 years ago
My future house will exactly like this one. Guess, houses will look that way in future
JohnWalter 9 years ago
If this is the future, I will s*** my pants every night :D
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LoriMitchell 9 years ago
Fell in love with this house as a kid, driving past it - amazed to see it's still there!
Doncar 9 years ago
The original house was falling apart, so the new owners demolished it and rebuilded it (2012) with new materials and glass walls.
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SilverDaysRealtyonegroup 9 years ago
I DON'T LIKE THE HOUSE - NO YARD NO PLACE FOR CARS TO SMALL - THE HOMES DOWN THE WAY ARE NICE WITH THE SAME VIEWS
SilverDaysRealtyonegroup 9 years ago
I DON'T LIKE IT - NO YARD NO PLACE FOR CARS - I LIKE THE HOMES DOWN WAY HOWEVER THEY LOOK BETTER AND SAME VIEW
ianwadelton 9 years ago
I remember when it was first built about 50 years ago. It amazed then and amazes now after a very comprehensive make-over.
Suren Saujani 9 years ago
Looks nice but no freedom.you wany to step out and enjoy the lawn,garden,backyard party..family friends. You are stuck inside.Can be lonely.
SrฤanToljagiฤ 9 years ago
Million dollar house, with those uncomfortable chairs, tsk tsk tsk... Damn shame.
Frรฉdรฉric Eeckman 9 years ago
Love the design, but finally the house is too close to a road, and too far from the beach :D
GlynisLailann 9 years ago
Innovative. I wonder how it will weather the sometimes violent South Easter Wind in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sharon Hahn 9 years ago
Cold and unwelcoming. I feel I couldn't ever touch anything for fear of upsetting someone.
SharonHahn 9 years ago
Too cold and unwelcoming. I get the feeling that I dare not touch a thing!
laurasweet 9 years ago
There are a lot more images of this home and it's interior at http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/fairhaven-pole-house-f2-architecture/
Sizo Simelane 9 years ago
A bit of an inconvenience don't you think? This is more like a holiday getaway than a residence.
flying_panda 9 years ago
Well, I wouldn't like to stay here, too high and something like a lack of human warmness...
DinardSchrieken 9 years ago
so expensieve no lift to the beach, on the edge of a road, a waste of money
spyros.46 9 years ago
It looks nice... BUT!!! Into this BEAUTIFUL landscape, this is like a needle in the eye!!!!!!
LuckyLambdin 9 years ago
Spyros, tell us what you think would look nicer.
Load More Replies... michael20402040 9 years ago
It is so amazing. When I wake up in the morning,I feel like I was sleeping in the air.The design is depends on the balance.
PennyGreen 9 years ago
Sorry but it's a fair hike to get down to the beach from this place , but it's worth every step. One of the best places in Oz to visit.
CJWillis 9 years ago
My future house will exactly like this one. Guess, houses will look that way in future
JohnWalter 9 years ago
If this is the future, I will s*** my pants every night :D
Load More Replies... LoriMitchell 9 years ago
Fell in love with this house as a kid, driving past it - amazed to see it's still there!
Doncar 9 years ago
The original house was falling apart, so the new owners demolished it and rebuilded it (2012) with new materials and glass walls.
Load More Replies... SilverDaysRealtyonegroup 9 years ago
I DON'T LIKE THE HOUSE - NO YARD NO PLACE FOR CARS TO SMALL - THE HOMES DOWN THE WAY ARE NICE WITH THE SAME VIEWS
SilverDaysRealtyonegroup 9 years ago
I DON'T LIKE IT - NO YARD NO PLACE FOR CARS - I LIKE THE HOMES DOWN WAY HOWEVER THEY LOOK BETTER AND SAME VIEW
ianwadelton 9 years ago
I remember when it was first built about 50 years ago. It amazed then and amazes now after a very comprehensive make-over.
Suren Saujani 9 years ago
Looks nice but no freedom.you wany to step out and enjoy the lawn,garden,backyard party..family friends. You are stuck inside.Can be lonely.
SrฤanToljagiฤ 9 years ago
Million dollar house, with those uncomfortable chairs, tsk tsk tsk... Damn shame.
Frรฉdรฉric Eeckman 9 years ago
Love the design, but finally the house is too close to a road, and too far from the beach :D
GlynisLailann 9 years ago
Innovative. I wonder how it will weather the sometimes violent South Easter Wind in Cape Town, South Africa.
Sharon Hahn 9 years ago
Cold and unwelcoming. I feel I couldn't ever touch anything for fear of upsetting someone.
SharonHahn 9 years ago
Too cold and unwelcoming. I get the feeling that I dare not touch a thing!
laurasweet 9 years ago
There are a lot more images of this home and it's interior at http://www.ifitshipitshere.com/fairhaven-pole-house-f2-architecture/
Sizo Simelane 9 years ago
A bit of an inconvenience don't you think? This is more like a holiday getaway than a residence.
flying_panda 9 years ago
Well, I wouldn't like to stay here, too high and something like a lack of human warmness...
DinardSchrieken 9 years ago
so expensieve no lift to the beach, on the edge of a road, a waste of money
spyros.46 9 years ago
It looks nice... BUT!!! Into this BEAUTIFUL landscape, this is like a needle in the eye!!!!!!
LuckyLambdin 9 years ago
Spyros, tell us what you think would look nicer.
Load More Replies... michael20402040 9 years ago
It is so amazing. When I wake up in the morning,I feel like I was sleeping in the air.The design is depends on the balance.
PennyGreen 9 years ago
Sorry but it's a fair hike to get down to the beach from this place , but it's worth every step. One of the best places in Oz to visit.
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