Nature and the Modernist Aesthetic
While one of the most striking features of this cave house is its interior design, which artfully brings together rustic and modern elements, the builder also paid attention to quality materials that would complement the natural rock. The great use of reclaimed wood, stone, and earthy tones enhances the raw beauty of this cave, giving it a very well-grounded feel and timeless atmosphere through the preservation of natural textures and colors of the rock walls.
The house has large windows that provide ample input of natural light and sceneries. This is in a cave house where natural light is usually limited. The builder used windows strategically to allow sunlight to flood the interior spaces and create a warm welcoming feel. Windows also provide spectacular views of the landscape, that blur inside and outside boundaries.
Even the furniture and decor reflect an aesthetic of natural beauty and restraint. The builder eschews an austere look, but rather is one that doesn’t distact the eye from unique features inside of a specific space. Neutral tones, soft lines, and muted textures seem to dissipate the prominence of the natural rock as the focal point within the home, which makes for a balanced and harmonious feel inside the house.
