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Tower House by Gluck+

By Magaly Grosso

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Tower House was designed by Gluck+, and it is located in Upstate New York.

Though its unique design makes it stand out from the forestry which surrounds it, its glass walls reflect the trees around it, blending the boundaries of what is nature and what is man-made.

Tower House by Gluck+:

“This small vacation house is designed as a stairway to the treetops. Keeping the footprint to a minimum so as not to disturb the wooded site, each of the first three floors has only one small bedroom and bath, each a tiny private suite.

The top floor, which contains the living spaces, spreads out from the tower like the surrounding forest canopy, providing views of the lake and mountains in the distance, virtually the entire Catskill mountain range.

The glass-enclosed stair highlights the procession from forest floor to treetop aerie, while the dark green enameled exterior camouflages the house by reflecting the surrounding woods, and dematerializing its form.”

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Photos by: Paul Warchol & courtesy of Gluck+

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About Magaly Grosso

Magaly Grosso was born in Venezuela where she grew up and studied Advertising and Marketing. With time, she realized that what she truly wanted to dedicate herself to was Interior Design, which is why she decided to study it and devote herself to it. Learn more about HomeDSGN's Editorial Process.

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