Posted on 12/11/2018
mecanoo has completed a villa within a green oasis of trees and plants on the waterfront of a lake in lechlade, UK, combining transparency with sustainability. designed from inside out, the residence features uninterrupted views towards the landscape, and a selection of materials, colors, and lighting that forge a strong, harmonious relationship with the surrounding nature.
with an optimal view over the lake, the villa is surrounded by trees and plants that hide it from plain sight. mecanoo has created terraces on two different levels, which connect the residence to both the land and the water, anchoring it in nature and giving it a welcoming presence. water plants along the lake side, and a hilly finger of land with tall trees between the ...