The Glasshouse - where Architecture meets nature

About this house

With its deep green forests and protected swimming lakes, the Uckermark region north of Berlin is one of the most beautiful natural regions in Germany. In this tranquil natural paradise, this architectural jewel blends gently into the landscape. The Glass House - an object designed by the architect friend Sigurd Larsen together with Bastian and his wife. An object in the rural idyll, a retreat for families, friends and friends of friends. The vision behind the architecture is tangible: an environment characterized by appealing aesthetics in harmony with its environment. The two bedrooms, together with the spacious living and dining area facing the west side of the house, can accommodate four guests. The floor-to-ceiling windows open an unobstructed view of the fields that surround the house. At the same time, the arrangement of the rooms allows for free movement between indoor and outdoor living. A life that is equally close to the indoors and outdoors. The glazed gable roof, with its highly visible wooden structure, borrows from the type of farmhouses or barns found in the region. Glazed to the west, it provides an unrestricted view of the landscape and the starry night sky. Resembling a greenhouse, this special space invites creative work and lingering. The east side of the roof, on the other hand, is made of polycarbonate, which gives you a variety of projections of light, shadow and color. The protective patron is the east-facing back of the house. Here, a curved wall of concrete block ensures that the privacy of the residents from the street is preserved. A projection at the eastern corner of the house creates a small wind-protected courtyard from which to enjoy the first rays of the morning sun. The glass house is truly a unique place to meet, a meeting place that removes the boundaries between indoor and outdoor spaces and adds a new dimension to exploration.