Home with a Rotating View
A house that spins. Humans are not without ideas and innovation. This house could be labeled "extreme." I consider it X. Extreme homes usually infer taste specifically enjoyed by a handful of people. I see all my friends clamoring to live here. Perhaps, not forever. It is located in a cold climate - Connecticut.
This Rotating House, aka Carrousel House, was designed by Richard T. Foster. It was built in 1968 and was originally designed as a 2 bedroom "Smart House." A new owner completed renovated the interior and converted the 3,000 sq ft home into a 3 bedroom contemporary sanctuary. Its wiring allows for preset rotation to change the views and sun exposure throughout the day. The entrance is via a steep spiral staircase and the building overlooks a pond. It takes about 50 minutes for one complete rotation.
Rotating homes are not as unique as we think. They are sprinkled all around the world. A few architects have taken the next leap and conceived rotating towers. If those get built, that is a triumph. To that I add, "Welcome to the 21st century."
This house is currently on the market for a mere 1.750 million. http://tinyurl.com/22qscs2
Here's a video of the house - http://tinyurl.com/26kefya.
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