Cool Buildings #1: Antti Lovag’s Bubble House
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This is the first in what I hope will be series of posts showcasing some of my favourite architecture from around the world.
I figured I’d hit the ground running by starting the series with what is, quite possibly, my favourite house anywhere in the world.
I bring you… The Bubble House.
Situated near Cannes in the South of France, this spectacular house was the creation of Finnish architect Antti Lovag, but is probably more commonly associated with it’s most famous owner, the legendary fashion designer Pierre Cardin.
Lovag originally started building the house in 1975 for a wealthy industrialist who sadly died before it’s completion. In the early 80′s, Cardin was searching the Cote D’Azure for a new summer home that suited his avant garde sensibilities. He came across the construction site and rest, as they say, is history.
For more information about the house try these.
www.habiter-selon-lovag.com/index_gb.htm
www.palaisbulles.com/
Don’t set fire to yourself
4 Responses to “Cool Buildings #1: Antti Lovag’s Bubble House”
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Wyatt
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October 3rd, 2009 at 5:39 AMSuch a usefule blog?wow !!!!
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Herber
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April 12th, 2011 at 10:02 PMThat is definitely an interesting house to say the least. Don’t think I could live in it without thinking I’m on another planet though.
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Matt
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April 15th, 2011 at 10:10 PMThat has to be one of the coolest houses ever! And the location – spectacular!
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Stacy M
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April 28th, 2011 at 3:23 AMWhoa, I can’t imagine living in such a house. It’s hauntingly beautiful though. I think Lovag designed several of these homes in France right?
