In 2008, Francie Rehwald the co-owner of a Mercedes dealership solicited the design skills of David Hertz to build her a "curvilinear and feminine" house. Hertz relied on the existent shapes of a Boeing 747, which he purchased for $35,000 (if only it still worked!). The wings made up the main structure, while the cockpit will be a "meditation pavilion" and the first class cabin will function as a guest house.
The roof had to be registered with the FAA so pilots would not flyover and see a downed aircraft. Hertz had to apply for permits with 17 different government agencies, which took over 18 months. The house also includes multiple sustainable integrations, like ductless heat and solar panels. Vistas of the ocean and ridge-lines are well integrated into the design -- a productive use of the 55-acre property.
The house is expected to be complete by 2011.
David Hertz is the founder of the Studio of Environmental Architecture.
Read on: http://www.studioea.com/projects/residential/wing_house/index.php#6
Rick Rockhill
said on October 23, 2010
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said on October 31, 2010