Unique X House offers views to die for
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X House offers luxury living in the hills above Barcelona, Spain
X House looks striking no matter what angle it's viewed from
X House from Cadaval & Solà-Morales is a unique building, shaped so as to make the most of the incredible landscape surrounding its plot
Lateral thinking on the part of the architects was required to make the most of these views
X House sits comfortably in the landscape
X House as seen from the rear, with an entrance and roof terrace
The full-height windows that make up one whole side of the building mean the views are spectacular and unencumbered
X House as seen from inside and outside
Some of the rooms offer more privacy than others
X House at night, when the views change considerably
X House at night, when the views change considerably
The views from the kitchen-diner of X House, with the huge marble dining table acting as a centerpiece
X House features a garage on the upper floor with room for two cars
The floor plan of X House reveals how the shape of the building has been used to break up the space
The views from the roof terrace may be even more spectacular than those from inside the house
X House is built comfortably into the side of the hills in Cabrils, Spain
The study still offers impressive views of the valley below
One of the bedrooms, complete with glass wall
The main living space features the full height of the building
The main living space of X House, with double-height ceiling and impressive views
X House arguably looks even more imposing and impressive when viewed from below
Article Summary
Different people have different sets of desires for the houses they live in. For some it's all about location, being close to the things that matter to them. For others it's the building itself, whether it be a period property or a modern build with minimalist features. For others still, it's all about the views ... and it's this last group of people who will likely be blown away by the X House from Cadaval & Solà-Morales.
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