An 'invisible' house in the middle of the California desert: how and why this unique structure was disguised

Designer Thomas Osinsk and Los Angeles-based film producer Chris Hanley have created a mirror house in the desert near Joshua Tree National Park. Writes about it dezeen.

The invisible house is in a remote location. The property is available for rental purposes for filming, photo shoots and all kinds of events.

Hanley, the Los Angeles-based film producer who created American Psychopath, worked with architect Thomas Osinsky to design a long, slender steel-framed house clad in mirrored glass commonly used for skyscrapers. It rises above the ground on cylindrical concrete columns.

Inside, mirrored glass walls offer expansive views of the 90-acre (36 ha) private neighborhood, while the ceiling remains a metal structure.

On the subject: The Pearl of California: a little-known park that will amaze you with its uniqueness and beauty

The 5500 square foot (511 square meters) home is designed as one long continuous building. Inside the house is a 100 feet (30 meters) indoor pool.

The living and dining areas are located on the concrete floor by the pool. The pool ends with a white wall for movie watching and a kitchen at the other end for catering events.

The rest of the areas, including the four bedrooms and bathrooms, are separated not by doors, but by white partitions. Furniture enhances the aesthetics of the home, including a glass bed frame and an open glass shower stall.

Hanley is a Los Angeles-based producer who has directed films such as "American Psycho," "The Virgin Suicides" and "Spring Breakers." He has a new plan to build another home out of shipping containers in Joshua Tree National Park.

Before building the Invisible House, the designers undertook a biological survey to map all native plant and animal species.

You may be interested in: top New York news, stories of our immigrants and helpful tips about life in the Big Apple - read it all on ForumDaily New York

Subsequently, the 2000-to-XNUMX home, making it the smallest home of any estate in Joshua Tree, was built to comply with all federal, state and strict local environmental laws and regulations.

“Birds will not be harmed by glass cladding,” Hanley stressed.

“While the glass was being installed, some species of birds flew into the house and had difficulty finding their way out,” he recalled. — Since the completion of construction, no harm has been caused to the birds. They like to live close to home."

The designers sought to reduce the home's environmental impact by using low emissivity glass for the walls and installing photovoltaic cells and a water heating system on the roof.

Read also on ForumDaily:

The Pearl of California: a little-known park that will amaze you with its uniqueness and beauty

Legendary water parks in the USA that will give you an unforgettable experience

How much do you need to earn for living in different states of America: rating

The best natural attractions in the United States that are worth seeing

Delightful beach towns in the USA where you can relax in a relaxed atmosphere with stunning views of the coast

Do you want more important and interesting news about life in the USA and immigration to America? — support us donate! Also subscribe to our page Facebook. Select the “Priority in display” option and read us first. Also, don't forget to subscribe to our РєР ° РЅР ° Р »РІ Telegram  and Instagram- there is a lot of interesting things there. And join thousands of readers ForumDaily New York — there you will find a lot of interesting and positive information about life in the metropolis.