This Surrealist Cob House Is Straight Out of Lord of the Rings
Briefly

The earthen home in Almaty, Kazakhstan, designed by Dilyara Mazhitova and Vladimir Radostovets, redefines sustainable architecture through a unique cob structure. Drawing inspiration from desert dunes and ocean waves, the couple combined their skills from law, entrepreneurship, and sound engineering to create a home that feels surreal yet functional. Made from natural materials, the house exemplifies ecological efficiency and low energy consumption, challenging traditional residential design and offering a blueprint for future sustainable architecture projects.
"When people first encounter our house, they struggle to believe it's a residence... People simply don't build homes like this."
"Cob houses are an ancient form of adobe construction... generating little waste and possessing natural insulation properties that reduce energy consumption."
Read at Architectural Digest
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