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Two-faced Sharifi-ha House changes shape on demand

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Based in Tehran, the Sharifi-ha House by Iranian architectural firm Nextoffice is a luxurious home by anyone’s standard. The seven-floor residence boasts an elevator, swimming pool, and a sizable gym. More interestingly, it also features three rooms which resemble large wooden boxes and sit upon operable rotating platforms…

Sharifi-ha House’s three operable rooms remain in a flat, or “closed” position during cold weather. However, if the sun comes out, each room can rotate 90 degrees outwards with the touch of a button to reveal a terraced area. While the house is in its “open” state, there’s also more ventilation and light available to those inside.
via Gizmag

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Image: Nextoffice

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