House of the Day: New Concrete House by Wespi de Meuron
November 2nd, 2016
November 2nd, 2016
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Completed in 2012 by Wespi de Meuron architects, this sculptural concrete house sits on a steep slope in Sant’Abbondio, Switzerland.
With geometric windows covering the facade, the house has spectacular panoramic views of Lake Maggiore and the facing mountains.
Photography: Hannes Henz
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