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![]() the residence is situated on a hill and partly built into the rock ![]() the offset levels have expansive terraces ![]() the blinding system closed ![]() the blinding system partially open ![]() the blinding system fully open provides full views of the surroundings converting the villa's various rooms into covered terraces ![]() section 1 of the house ![]() section 2 of the house ![]() section 3 of the house ![]() from stacked to staggered ![]() floor plan ![]() floor plan ![]() floor plan |



Glass, Plexie-glass, Wood, Cardboard 250 x 230 x 520cm 2009
@ the Generali Foundation in Vienna
via RV
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