Amazing Telescoping Home

Telescoping villa concept project offers sensational views at the touch of a button

Marks Barfield Architects of London have designed a house where sections could be elevated on towers at the touch of a button. The project is designed so that residents could choose on a whim between privacy surrounded by trees and views over the landscape.

In concept, the villa is divided into four clearly defined zones, of which it is possible to elevate two, depending on the internal arrangement and client’s requirements.

The lifting mechanism has been designed so it lifts at a rate of 20 feet per minute. Engineers say it would take about five minutes to reach its full height above ground and about three minutes to descend.

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