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Located on a 54 acre meadow in Connecticut USA surrounded by 250 year-old oak trees and historic low stacked stone walls, named the “18.36.54 house” designed by daniel libeskind uses a faceted structure which frames views from all angles of the site.

The home is conceived as a continuously folding ribbon structure of 18 planes, 36 points and 54 lines. Its outer skin is comprised of reflective copper panels, as it stands visibly independent of its surroundings.

The interior is rendered in deep-toned wooden planks that provide a warm elegant feel to the interior. The wrapping envelope that defines the boundaries of the residence is the basis for all the components of the house, infilled with almost hidden glazed panes that allow fragmented views or entry points for indirect light. The house, although angular is far from chaotic exuding a zen like charm that is perfectly executed and built.

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 home by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 home by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

18.36.54 house by Daniel Libeskind

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