The nautical comparison isn't limited to the design. In fact, the carpenters who were hired to build Apelle normally build boats, not buildings
The nautical comparison isn't limited to the design. In fact, the carpenters who were hired to build Apelle normally build boats, not buildings
Casagrande aimed to create a home that would stay warm and comfortable in the bitter Finnish winter, but also open to nature in the idyllic summers
Casagrande aimed to create a home that would stay warm and comfortable in the bitter Finnish winter, but also open to nature in the idyllic summers
The home's four large doors can remain open to let air inside, and multiple shaded patios give the residents spaces to dine and relax outdoors
The home's four large doors can remain open to let air inside, and multiple shaded patios give the residents spaces to dine and relax outdoors
Keeping the space warm and efficient in the winter dictated most of design. Geothermal pipes provide the home's primary heat, and are augmented by two wood-burning fireplaces
Keeping the space warm and efficient in the winter dictated most of design. Geothermal pipes provide the home's primary heat, and are augmented by two wood-burning fireplaces
Portholes that face a desk allow direct light into the living area, as do skylights and a glass wall at the entrance that faces west to soak in the setting sun
Portholes that face a desk allow direct light into the living area, as do skylights and a glass wall at the entrance that faces west to soak in the setting sun
