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Innovative Gravity-Defying Cantilever Designs

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Stunning Architectural Designs Integrating Nature

Balancing Barn, England

Philosopher Alain de Botton has taken time out from writing his famous novels to establish a series of modern rental properties under the Living Architecture initiative. The Balancing Barn is the first of five homes designed to blend architecture with the natural environment.

The Balancing Barn in Walberswick is the first of five in the project and was designed by MVRDV and Mole Architects.
The Balancing Barn in Walberswick is the first of five in the project and was designed by MVRDV and Mole Architects.
The barn is clad in reflective panels and cantilevers off a slope into its surrounding nature.
The barn is clad in reflective panels and cantilevers off a slope into its surrounding nature. Overall, the barn is 30 meters (100 feet) long, with half of that length suspended over a grass ledge.

Nordic Holiday Homes

Architect Snorre Stinessen has crafted idyllic holiday homes that embrace glass and timber elements, perfectly positioned on the ledge of Manshausen Island. These homes cater to various outdoor activities such as hiking, fishing, skiing, and diving, making them an ideal retreat for adventurers and nature lovers.

Architect Snorre Stinessen has created a series of idyllic Nordic holiday homes made from glass and timber that perch on the ledge of Manshausen Island.
Architect Snorre Stinessen has created a series of idyllic Nordic holiday homes made from glass and timber that perch on the ledge of Manshausen Island.
Consisting of four cabins that sit on the former fishing island, the project was commissioned by polar explorer Børge Ousland.
Consisting of four cabins that sit on the former fishing island, the project was commissioned by polar explorer Børge Ousland.
Architect Snorre Stinessen designed the cantilevering holiday homes to accommodate the hiking, fishing, skiing and diving trips popular in the area.
Architect Snorre Stinessen designed the cantilevering holiday homes to accommodate the hiking, fishing, skiing, and diving trips popular in the area.

The Quest, England

In rural England, residents at The Quest utilize a cantilevering section of their house that serves a unique purpose—to protect their precious Aston Martin. This architectural feature not only showcases innovative design but also practical functionality.

Residents at The Quest in rural England utilize this cantilevering part of the house to protect the precious Aston Martin.
Residents at The Quest in rural England utilize this cantilevering part of the house to protect the precious Aston Martin.


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