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House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeWe've seen some funky houses in our time, but this <a href="http://leajakama.fi/kohde.php?nro=9730059">spiral house in Finland</a> originally designed by artist Olavi Kopose might just take the cake. Clad in sustainable Siberian larch that naturally weathers over time, the green-roofed villa in Espoo has a footprint of just 231 square meters. It wards off the great northern winters with energy-efficient <a href="http://inhabitat.com/tag/hydronic-radiant-floor-heating/">hydronic radiant floor heating</a>, and the interior design is unlike anything we've ever seen.1
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeThis curious home made its first debut in 20062
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeDesigned by artist Olavi Kopose, the curvilinear house in Espoo is now on sale3
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeCurious pie-cuts permit natural light to permeate the home without jeopardizing privacy4
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeSeating lines the curved walls in this living area5
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeThe entire home has a dynamic, spiral aspect6
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeBeautiful daylighting permeates large cutouts in the walls7
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeInteresting tile work lines this cocoon-like shower8
House in Espoo by Olavi KoposeThis diagram reveals the spiral layout of the 231 square meter Espoo House9









