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GLASS HOUSE
PROJECT AREA: 3,700 SF
DESIGN LEADER: A. PENNA
NUMBER OF STORIES: 1
MARKET: RESIDENTIAL
Unveiling Studio KHORA's Fusion of Palm Springs Architects' Aesthetics in Glass House Design – A Tribute to Mies Van Der Rohe's Modernism
The original Glass House by Mies van der Rohe set the stage for a legacy, though it was Philip Johnson who ultimately claimed the name. Today, Studio KHORA reimagines this icon with a contemporary twist, blending sustainable design with sculptural elegance.
With completed construction documents initially developed for Florida, our Glass House design captures the essence of modernist architecture. We are now advancing this vision by translating the design into a prefabricated paneling system, with plans for efficient manufacturing in Maine. This approach enables us to bring streamlined, sustainable architecture to varied landscapes, from California’s sunlit deserts to the rugged coastlines of New England.
As Penna, KHORA’s Lead Contemporary Designer, explains, "Our Glass House transcends the modern—it’s a sculptural masterpiece."
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Studio KHORA has envisioned a sustainable, energy-efficient Glass House concept, perfectly adaptable to the unique landscapes of Palm Springs. Utilizing advanced parametric modeling, we crafted a design that integrates an innovative shading canopy to mitigate summer solar gains and a sleek, linear skylight that fills the interior with soft, natural light, enhancing cross-ventilation. This concept honors the legacy of Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, extending modernist principles through asymmetrical forms and harmonious geometry to leave a lasting conceptual footprint.
Building on this vision, Studio KHORA is developing paneling system homes designed in Maine, with plans to strategically ship these adaptable structures across the U.S. By combining international sophistication with sustainable, customizable design, we aim to make modern architectural statements accessible to a variety of landscapes and lifestyles.
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