I love glass on just about any structure, and I will admit I can become quite taken with a modern home. Put those two together and you come up with this beautiful renovated modern glass home. Located on a site near Vilnius, Lithuania, no one would ever believe this structure served as a cannon foundry back in the Middle Ages. Because of this, the design team of Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners decided to preserve the original rustic basement and the old yellow brick lodge. They also went on to preserve the original foundry structure by wrapping the entire building with a barrier of glass. Because of the glass barrier, the basement level space doubled. The ground floor features a spacious living room, a kitchen, a dining room, and the children’s bedrooms; the master bedroom is located in the spacious attic. I love how the glass walls provide a 360 degree view of Pavilniai Regional Park where the home sits on. Who knew a modern glass home could be so spacious, elegant, and apart of history. If you want to view more of Architectural Bureau G.Natkevicius & Partners work, visit their website here. Enjoy your Tuesday 
Modern Glass Home
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#1 by marriagecoach1 on June 7, 2011 - 10:13 AM
Babygirl, you always make me smile
Johjn Wilder
#2 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 4:59 PM
Hey John
. I’m so happy I can make you smile with this post. I hope you’re enjoying the day
#3 by ChefMom on June 7, 2011 - 10:16 AM
Oh I LOVE this house – and it’s views. It’s so wonderfully private. I want more windows – I need more windows. That’s the biggest thing I miss from our old house – the windows and it’s views. And if the house is remote like this I wouldn’t worry about privacy so much. And that kitchen – I could totally live in that kitchen!
#4 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:00 PM
Hey Kristy
. I love this house too. I just love glass honestly. I think many people wouldn’t think this place is private but I read it’s built on land that is nowhere near the next home. So I wouldn’t have a problem living here. And the kitchen is beautiful isn’t it? I hope you and the family are enjoying the day
#5 by Linda on June 7, 2011 - 10:40 AM
Check out that kitchen! I so agree with ChefMom, I’d be in that kitchen all day!!
#6 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:01 PM
Hey Linda
. I think the kitchen is wonderful too. You have views while you’re making a masterpiece dinner.. what could be better. I hope you’re having a wonderful day
#7 by Rufus' Food and Spirits Guide on June 7, 2011 - 10:45 AM
I couldn’t live in a glass house. I’d have to stop throwing stones. OK, seriously did Katherine send you that WSJ article where they built the house in Ireland around a ruin? Too cool. I like this because it’s up higher. Oh and look at that kitchen.
#8 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:02 PM
Hey Greg
. LOL Well stop throwing stones then lol. No, I don’t think she did but send it over whenever you have an available moment. I would love to read it. I think everyone is loving the kitchen so far. I hope you and Katherine are having a great day
#9 by sailingindreams on June 7, 2011 - 11:12 AM
That place looks amazing! And with views like that, you’d never need a painting on the wall or a reason to leave the house!
#10 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:04 PM
Hey Sailingdreams
. Doesn’t it? I love it. The views, having a wonderful secluded area to yourself, and the rich culture you’re living in would just make me happy. I don’t think I would want to leave either lol. I hope you’re having a wonderful day
#11 by James on June 7, 2011 - 11:13 AM
Cool project. Thanks for sharing Babygirl!
#12 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:04 PM
Hi James
. This is such a cool project and I hope you enjoyed this post 
. Thanks for visiting my blog, come back and rant with us anytime.
#13 by aterlycan on June 7, 2011 - 11:15 AM
thats beautiful
#14 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:05 PM
Hey Bobby
. I think this place is beautiful as well. I feel like I haven’t heard from you in awhile lol. I have to visit your blog now. I hope you’re enjoying the day
#15 by potatosandwich on June 7, 2011 - 11:34 AM
Hey there Kay,
A very nice secluded property, love the lush green grass, all looks very tranquil. It’s great when designers manage to make something eye catching from an old structure, it not only preserves the the history but also allows for future imagination.
As a structure, it’s probabaly one of the best I have seen on your site so far, but it doesn’t have the “Home” feel, looks too much like an office. Love the staircase on it though.
Take Care
D.
#16 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:09 PM
Hey D
. I totally agree, this place definitely feels tranquil to me and I definitely need some tranquil in my life right about now lol. The reason why I posted this was because of it’s rich history and how the architects turned something old into something new again. I just think it’s great. I know sometimes modern design doesn’t feel lived in, but I loved it and had to share. I hope you and the family are having a wonderful day today
#17 by Kristin Brænne on June 7, 2011 - 1:02 PM
Stay excellent!
#18 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:28 PM
Hey Kristin
. I’m glad you liked the post 
. I hope you’re enjoying the day
#19 by countingducks on June 7, 2011 - 1:22 PM
What a lovely place, and the photos of it made me wqant to walk round it
#20 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:17 PM
Hey Countingducks
. This home is definitely lovely and I wish I could take a tour of the place too lol. I hope you’re having a wonderful day today.
#21 by eva626 on June 7, 2011 - 2:19 PM
very cool stairs..thats like my royal fantasy come true. i always dreamed of stairs like those. maybe my future architect husband will design it in my home …wen i find him
#22 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:20 PM
Hey Eva
. The stairs are very cool. And I’ll tell you what.. when you find your future architect hubby, let me know because I would like those stairs too lol. And I;m sure you will find him 
. I hope you’re having a wonderful day today
#23 by Charles on June 7, 2011 - 2:48 PM
Eek – I don’t know if I could live in a place like this… it’s just so…… “transparent” (lol). No privacy at all… you’d better hope you have no neighbours, and I can only imagine how hard it is to keep at an even temperature. Greenhouse-like in summer, and brutally cold in winter maybe? That said… some of the internal architecture is pretty darn cool!
#24 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:23 PM
Hey Charles
. I knew posting this, it wouldn’t be everyone’s thing but the rich culture of this place is wonderful. And since this house is in a secluded area, I wouldn’t see a problem living here. Glass is just glass, you can buy curtains if you want LOL. But I understand your opinion. I hope you’re having a wonderful day today
#25 by Caroline on June 7, 2011 - 4:36 PM
As Linda & ChefMom said, I could definitely live in that kitchen as well! Not sure I’d ever want to live in a glass house, but this one is absolutely stunning!
#26 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 5:26 PM
Hey Caroline
. I think the kitchen and being able to look out at a wonderful view takes the cake. I’m glad you liked the post. I hope you are having a wonderful day today
#27 by Tanvi on June 7, 2011 - 6:07 PM
OMG- you know on my last trip to LA, I saw these glass houses at the Manhattan Beach and was floored by the beautiful view & modern look.These houses look private even though they have a glass walls.Thats both cool & fascinating!
#28 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 7:04 PM
Hey Tanvi
. I;m so glad you said these houses look private because I think most people equate glass with no privacy and that’s just not true in some homes. You can have the beauty of a view and still have everything private (depends on the house and the architect). But I would’ve loved to have seen those houses 
. I hope you and your hubby are having a great day today
#29 by spiderpaw on June 7, 2011 - 10:54 PM
I like modern houses too. Especially in the country. I really like your architectural finds.
#30 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 7, 2011 - 11:28 PM
Hey Spiderpaw
. I think modern homes get a bad rep sometimes. I always look at a modern home as a clean slate.. meaning you can do anything you want to it and it will still look updated and beautiful. I’m happy you like my architectural finds 
. Hell I’m just happy you visit lol. You’re a great blog friend 
. I hope you and your family had a wonderful day today
#31 by saminacooks on June 7, 2011 - 11:37 PM
Love this house although I don’t think I would want to live in one lol. Well maybe if it was in a remote area. I love your architecture posts!
#32 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 8, 2011 - 2:09 AM
Hey Samina
. I love this house too and I would definitely live in it. And of course I would invite you and your family over to visit LOL. I’m glad you love the post and you know I love when you visit. I hope you had a great day today
#33 by Jacqueline on June 8, 2011 - 1:00 AM
oh, i bet the lighting is just insane throughout the day. i’m sure you’d save on the lighting bill! awesome house.
#34 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 8, 2011 - 2:11 AM
Hey Jacqueline
. You know, I never thought about that but you are definitely right. The natural lighting is probably wonderful. Another reason why I should live in this house lol. I hope you had a great day today
#35 by thecompletecookbook on June 8, 2011 - 1:14 AM
What a beautiful and perfect home and yes I too could see myself in that kitchen. I am a neat freak so this house and perfectly manicured garden definitely appeal to me – except the cleaning of all that glass -oh no, hold on a moment, if I could afford that home, I could afford somebody to clean it all for me.
Mandy
#36 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 8, 2011 - 2:13 AM
Hey Mandy
. Isn’t this just beautiful? And if you were in the kitchen, I would definitely visit lol. And did someone say Power washer for the glass windows? LOL. LMAO, I LOVE that you said that. I would hire someone to do it too lol. I hope you had a wonderful day today
#37 by rsmacaalay on June 8, 2011 - 3:13 AM
I saw several houses like these in Auckland, I love them as they give a lot of light inside the house but I guess these types of house should be in a remote place where you are far away from a neighbor to keep your privacy.
#38 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 8, 2011 - 5:34 PM
Hey Raymund
. I absolutely love these types of houses. And you’re right there is so much incredible light that would shine through. I would love it. And thank for letting me know about Auckland, I think I may take an online vacay there lol. I hope you’re having a wonderful day today
#39 by lifewith4cats on June 8, 2011 - 8:04 AM
Now Thats a Cool house! I love the flow of that black staircase casing. Im like the people you described in your comments, (Im resistant to the idea of ultra modern houses) but in this case, I really love this one. Its the historical melding with the modern that does it for me.
#40 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 8, 2011 - 5:36 PM
Hey Lifewith4cats
. Isn’t it? Cool and sexy I think lol. I love when something historical can be reused without being destroyed, whether its with a modern home or a contemporary one. Just the fact that history is being saved does it for me too 
. I hope you’re having a great day
#41 by versa kay on June 9, 2011 - 4:15 AM
Great post as usual. Thank you
#42 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 9, 2011 - 2:45 PM
Hey Versa Kay
. How have you been? 
. I’m glad you like this post and your welcome 
#43 by startingoveringermany on June 13, 2011 - 7:47 AM
Why do I want to roll in this grass. I love how this house is made of glass so natural sunlight can come through. Hate to think about the glass cleaning bill though.
#44 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 14, 2011 - 1:58 AM
LOL I think you would have a great time rolling in the grass with your husband
lol. I love any home that brings in natural sunlight that allows for great savings with the electric bill. And I would just get a power washer and some soap and wash those windows myself lol.
#45 by startingoveringermany on June 14, 2011 - 5:11 AM
lol, why did I actually picture you doing that for the love of sunlight
#46 by Kay aka Babygirl on June 14, 2011 - 11:53 AM
LOL girl you know me so well. I would actually be out there making sure those windows are clean and with the power washer it’ll only take me 30 minutes lol