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Villa Bio: House With a Cantilevered Living Roof is a Feat of Engineering

04/02/2010
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  • Villa Bio
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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  • Villa Bio by Cloud9
    One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....<br><br><a href='https://inhabitat.com/villa-bio-a-feat-of-concrete-engineering-with-a-living-roof/'>READ ARTICLE</a>
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Villa Bio

One first notices this striking home because of its lush living roof, modern facade and floor-to-ceiling window that cap the end. Upon further study, the home is completely composed of concrete in what looks like a fantastic ode to MC Escher. Appearing as if it were cut from one ribbon of concrete, the home splits into three levels and even has an underground parking ramp....

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