#HSDA2021Residential-Rubik's Cube of Personality
Welcome to my metaverse! It is inspired by a Rubik's cube for three reasons. First, I love the 80s, so this is a nod to that. Second, I am a bit of a puzzle myself. :P And third, I am drawn to clean lines and shapes in modern architecture. Each floor is in a different style, but each one makes me so happy. The first floor is a relaxing rustic cabin. The second is a new wave retro entertainment room, and the third is an eerie modern gothic retreat. It may seem strange to combine so many styles, but this house is definitely all me. All three floors are connected with a spiral staircase that runs directly through the middle. In theory, the top two floors would be able to twist and turn to face different views.
My home is set in a rocky mountainside as I love mountain views and large trees. The exterior style of the home is simple and modern, which is something I find myself drawn to in architecture.
The ground is wet because I love rainy days and I wanted to think of it as having just rained, with the smell of the rain still in the air.
The front entrance that leads into the cabin level of the home.
View from the side of the house. Matching flower beds sit on either side.
This is the opposite side of the house with a glimpse of the pool area in the back yard.
Backyard view. The exterior of the house is full of curved lines to contrast the blockiness of the house itself.
Night time view. In my vision the backyard was where most of the entertaining of large groups of friends would happen. As an introvert, this also provides a fitting metaphor, in that I keep most people on the outside of who I am, but I try to be as welcoming as I can.
Another view of the backyard with ample seating and a large fountain.
A more intimate seating area for conversations.
The opposite side of the pool area features a large gathering space around a fire pit.
Night time view towards the house.
Night is a time that excites me. It is a time for the magic of ambient lighting. I wanted my design to be just as interesting at night as during the day.
Moonlit view of the fountain.
This is still outside, but on the roof of the house. We are working our way down from the very top. I didn't want too much structurally on the roof because I didn't want it to distract from the cube shape. It's a place to gaze at the stars.
Another view of the rooftop area. This space sits next to a portion of glass sunroof that peaks into the courtyard below.
Here is what lay under the sunroof. This is a courtyard area on the third floor. This level is the part of me that loves everything eerie and haunting. I would call this style modern gothic. The courtyard is open to the other living spaces on this floor. A spiral staircase leads to the roof.
Another view of the courtyard.
This level is dark and the renderings are all night renderings to match the mood I wanted for the space.
The back side of the spiral staircase is fitted with rounded book shelves.
I chose items based on the feel they gave me. While I wanted an eerie vibe, I also wanted it to feel like a cozy place to be.
This is the floor where I would spend time with those closest to me that understand my weird side. :P
I love the design of the lamp stand and the side table. The two of the them together is a thing of beauty.
View from the bedroom into the courtyard and the living room. The archways are inspired by old gothic churches, which I love.
View into the bedroom from the living room.
The design on the wall is inspired by the lines in gothic architecture.
I love the idea that this floor is very open to the outdoors while being high off the ground for additional privacy.
Now for something entirely different. This is the second level of the house. It is my new wave retro level. I love so much about the 80s, and this harkens back to that time, but also to my great love of new wave retro music. I chose a color palette found in many new wave designs.
I am a person of opposites. I love too many things that contradict each other. While the home is set in the forest, I also love the idea of living in a loft in the middle of a bustling city. For that reason, this floor has windows that double as VR displays of an actual city skyline in real time.
This is my energizing floor. I would come to this floor to get a jolt of energy and for entertainment -movies, music, and as you can catch a small glimpse of in this photo, an arcade.
This also has the only full kitchen in the house. I almost always play new wave retro music when I cook because it is one of the few ways I can make it more enjoyable. Haha! (I'm not a fan of cooking.) Reflective surfaces and neon lights combined with the black lined marble all give an 80s feel.
This floor is energetic, but also laid back to enjoy all the entertainment. The more casual table and seats show that this floor is all about fun. This is the level to be laughing, dancing, and playing games with friends.
This is the arcade area with a lit up grid floor.
The spiral staircase still runs through the center of the room as on the floor above, but the steps are now a reflective blue to match the style of the space.
The back corner of the room has a small bathroom.
While this room is so entirely different from my usual design style, it truly makes me happy in a way that few other things can. :)
The bathroom keeps with the retro style and color scheme.
Surprise! Now for something completely different again! The bottom, or first floor, is styled as a relaxing cozy cabin. This is the first floor of the house. This is where I would sit with a hot cup of coffee in the morning or watch the snow fall.
This is a night view. I really wanted this to become even more cozy and magical at night and tried to add in lots of beautiful ambient lighting.
The cabin space has a more rustic feel than the other floors. It only has a small kitchenette for snacking and breakfasts.
This level seems like it would be the most approachable and relatable part of my personality, which is why I put it on the ground level. I often play cozy cabin ambience on my television for tranquility, but having the real thing would be so much better!
A large tub area with a water feature to soak and wash away all the stress of the day. The flowing curtains, plants, and candles add to the relaxing feel.
The bed area is full of inviting textures.
At night the ambient light gets a chance to really stand out.
A view of the reading nook in the corner. It is full of so much softness and textures to keep me snuggling up with books for hours on end.
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Panorama of first floor.
Hi there! Thank you so much for your kind words!! :)
I created the outdoor space using the Interior Modeling 2.0 feature. I drew the basic shapes that the stairs would be in 2D, and then I used the extruding tool to lower certain areas to make the steps 3D.
If you haven't used the interior modeling feature before, I would watch some basic AutoCad tutorials on YouTube. Many of the tools used by AutoCad are very similar to the ones used in Homestyler's interior modeling feature. They aren't exactly the same, but similar enough that it could help you out a lot.
Hope that this information was helpful for you! :)
9 August 2022
hello, but I would to know how did you do the flooring on the outdoor space (the steps)? Thanks
Btw, this is so a beautiful project!!!!
7 August 2022
Wowwww
7 August 2022
you're welcome
2 June 2022
Thank you so very much!! :)
31 May 2022
Congrats on the 2nd place!
30 May 2022
And it turned out great, Laura 👍🏻😉
26 May 2022
Thank you so much!! :D It is unusual for sure. Haha! I wanted to be creative with it and try to express my interests and who I am even though a lot of it doesn't "go together." I guess that makes me a bit unusual too. ;)
25 May 2022
Thank you so very much!! :D
25 May 2022
wonderful looking project ...congratulations
24 May 2022
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