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Villa Dali is aptly named for its main source of inspiration. Photo: 123DV Architecture
"Home is where the art is" in this spectacular art-inspired villa.
123DV Architecture's latest creation is more than just a home, it's a real piece of art. Inspired by the paintings of Salvador Dali, Art Nouveau forms, traditional Spanish architecture and nautical life -- yes, all in one home (!) -- Villa Dali was designed with an unusual combination of influences.
According to 123DV, the homeowners are big art fans, and wanted a house that truly reflected their personal tastes. 123DV took on the challenge and created a spectacular, unique and livable artwork.
On the exterior of the house, you can see the influence of the homeowners' passion for Spanish facades and stucco. The architects used Dali's taste for surrealism and optical illusions to create a home that appears to change from every viewing angle. The structure of the home was inspired by a nautical shell: The center of the home features a double-story cylindrical space, from which the interior spins outward, with almost all of the interior walls curving.
The home's furniture has been custom designed to mimic the curves of the walls. Flat, plain surfaces and lines wouldn't work for this space -- they would be too disruptive to the flow.
For me, some rooms, like the bedroom, could use punches of color or pattern. Dali's beautiful paintings were often detailed and very colorful, and I would have liked to see more of his vibrant world throughout. Fire-like pendants over the dining table are one example of a well-placed pop of color (and surrealism) that complements the home's simple white and wood palette.
Other examples of custom furnishings are the shelves and furniture in the home office. (It's so handsome, I'm not sure that I could get any work done in this office -- plus, it looks like it has quite a beautiful view, too!)
The interior gallery and architecture drawings make it plain to me why Villa Dali was selected for the World Architecture News (WAN) long list for 'Best House of the Year 2009.'
For more unusual and artful spaces, check out this treehouse office or this 727 airplane hotel.
123DV Architecture's latest creation is more than just a home, it's a real piece of art. Inspired by the paintings of Salvador Dali, Art Nouveau forms, traditional Spanish architecture and nautical life -- yes, all in one home (!) -- Villa Dali was designed with an unusual combination of influences.
According to 123DV, the homeowners are big art fans, and wanted a house that truly reflected their personal tastes. 123DV took on the challenge and created a spectacular, unique and livable artwork.
The interior walls of the home are curved, spinning outward like a shell. Photo: 123DV Architecture
The bedroom features a simple palette of white and wood. Photo: 123DV Architecture
Check out the portrait of Dali on the dining room's sideboard! Photo: 123DV Architecture
The office bookcase is reminiscent of the Art Nouveau pattern of the entrance. Photo: 123DV Architecture
The design was inspired by Dali's concepts of surrealism and optical illusions and the homeowners' love for the sea. Photo: 123DV Architecture
For more unusual and artful spaces, check out this treehouse office or this 727 airplane hotel.
