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Kazakh Design Features 40-foot Pine Inside

Cylindrical glass house incorporates foliage into its design

By Matthew Reitman
May 5, 2016 5:00 am EDT
(A.Masow Architects)
(A.Masow Architects)

Kazakh firm A. Masow Architects designed this spiral home encased in glass with a 40-foot fir as its centerpiece. If you’re interested in having one built, you can contact them here.

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