A transparent facade permits light to pass through, while indicating some open, frank inhabitants. Thus, if you have no secret to hide, you will enjoy the Four Springs Lane Residence in Rappahannock County, Virginia, USA, realized by Robert M. Gurney Architect team. Relying on simple volumes, the project displays two blocks of two/ three levels linked through a transparent facade corridor. The interiors are quite minimal, making the experience of living as sensorial as possible through large expanses of glass that allow views to the landscape outside. Take the kitchen, for example. You can hardly say somebody will actually cook there at some time or other. An entire wall was used as a storing item with lots of shelves and drawers, all hidden behind wooden doors, while a cooking island and a table expands in front of it. The living room features a comfy sofa and a low level coffee table, all ‘painted’ in neutral, tranquil tones. On top, a lovely terrace with wooden floor and glass parapets invites the inhabitants to sunbathe, while admiring the mountains around. As mentioned in the beginning, the transparent facade functions as a predominant theme, providing a lens through which to view the nature outside.
