The ultimate cliffhanger: Icelandic retreat guarantees a perfect sea view... because it juts out from a rocky precipice
- Designer Alex Hogrefe has created some incredible images of a sprawling apartment perched on a cliff in Iceland
- Although Cliff Retreat is just in concept phase at the moment, the futuristic dwelling could be one day be a reality
- With a modernist, open plan aesthetic, the focal feature of the home would be the impressive panoramic views
If you crave a retreat overlooking a spectacular ocean view, then this luxury stay could be for you.
Although it has yet to be built, American designer Alex Hogrefe has created some incredible concept images of a sprawling apartment perched on the edge of a cliff in Iceland.
The drama of staying at this heart-stopping location would be heightened by the thunderous waves that crash below.
American designer Alex Hogrefe has created some incredible concept images of a sprawling apartment perched on the edge of a cliff in Iceland
Although they are just in the design phase, there is no question that the futuristic lodging could make for an ideal hotel or holiday apartment
The house, which resembles a Bond villain's lair, is made even more extreme by a large balcony that protrudes out over a vast drop and brings you even closer to the raging water below
Although it is just in the design phase, the futuristic lodging could make an ideal hotel or holiday apartment for those wanting to escape from the rest of the world.
Located between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, Hogrefe aimed to ensure that guests at his Cliff Retreat, as would be called, are treated to breath-taking views.
In the designs large, multi-paned windows stretch from floor to ceiling allowing light to stream into the home's rooms. And the dwelling's interiors consist of bare concrete walls accented by pieces of modern furniture and masterpieces from the likes of artist Mark Rothko.
With a modernist, open plan aesthetic, the focal feature of the home would be the impressive panoramic views.
Located between the North Atlantic and Arctic Oceans, Hogrefe aimed to ensure that guests at his Cliff Retreat, as it is called, are treated to spectacular views
The house uses strong, bold shapes for its structure, mirroring the strong rocky cliffs seen in Iceland and used in the concepts
The main entrance to the minimalistic property is etched into the landmass and leads visitors underground before exposing them to expansive views
The house, which resembles a Bond villain's lair, will appeal to thrill-seekers as it has a large balcony that protrudes out over a vast drop above the raging water below.
The main entrance to the property is etched into the landmass and leads visitors underground before exposing them to expansive views of the sky, sea and rock.
Although Cliff Retreat is just in concept phase at the moment, this could be one day be a reality for those wanting to feel close to nature.
With a modernist, open plan aesthetic, the focal feature of the home would be the impressive panoramic views
The Cliff Retreat has lots of passageways, perfect for taking in the landscape from all angles, and feeling close to nature
Not for the faint-hearted: A staircase leads to a large balcony viewing area which stretches out over the water below
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