The Brutal House is presently only a concept and an idea that precedes the actual project. This futuristic home is set in a cliff on the beautiful island of Rhodes and would provide breathtaking views while, at the same time, blending perfectly with the surrounding landscape and being incorporated
into the rocks.
It has a roof and a pool with transparent flooring that also acts as a single window to give the effect of a continuation of the Greek sky. It is possible to see the ocean from each level of the building; in fact, it is the dominant element of the house. Another stand-out feature of this amazing structure is the fascinating interplay of light and shade that gives the interior a surreal and impalpable atmosphere. The environmental impact of the house is virtually zero, since only one side of the house breaks up the cliff face and that is made of glass; the other three sides are surrounded by rock walls that provide thermal insulation.This house on the cliffs only uses three simple and basic materials in its construction: glass, wood and raw concrete. The Brutal Home represents a wonderful example of the harmony and simplicity that is typical of contemporary architecture.
Who designed this project? Antonios Iaertis Ando and Pantelis Kampouro Poulossono created the Brutal House. They were inspired by the enchanting Villa Malaparte at Punta Massullo on the island of Capri, which was designed by an Italian architect, Aldaberto Libera. The two OPA architects have stated that their house represents a living space that is chameleon-like and serves its owner while respecting the environment. OPA are now looking for funding so that the innovative concept of this cliffside house can be transformed into reality.
Brutalism
The house was named the ‘Brutal House’ as a homage to the Brutalist architectural movement from which it draws its inspiration.
This cliff house is made in the simple and powerful concrete style of Brutalist architecture that was pioneered by the French designer, Le Corbusier, in the second half of the twentieth century. It was based on the use of rustic materials and highlighting the structural elements of a building, which often involved the use of raw concrete in features such as exposed concrete beams.
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