Another Mini Modern Masterpiece: The Clearview Dollhouse

I'm happy to see that the trend which was begun by the 2001 Bozart Dollhouse continues with more and more designers creating miniature dollhouses in modern architectural styles.

The latest to receive some attention is the Clearview; created by UK designer Elaine Shaw and her company, MIAIM. (miniature design and architecture).



The Clearview is a four story dollhouse measuring just over 30 inches tall and 31 inches wide. The house features such modern details as double glass doors, sliding glass doors, balconies, a roof terrace and an obviously contemporary style and design. Clearview House is a quality product made in the UK to the highest standards. Their houses are made for collectors over the age of 14; they are not intended as toys.



Dimensions: The base of Clearview is 80cms (31 1/2") wide. The House is 77cms (Appx 30 1/4") wide, 79.5cms (Appx 31") high and 46cms (Appx18") deep.

Specifications
1:12 Scale
Purchased As A Kit
Build Complete within 1h - 1h: 30m

Features- 'Clearview'-
82H x 72W 18D cm
Roof Terrace
Two Balconies
Modern Design
Over Twenty Windows
Floating Partitions
Four Story
Removable Front Balcony

Detailed Photos:

Sliding double glass doors to balcony:

double glass doors:

balcony:

dining room:

kitchen:

bedroom and bath:

stairs into bedroom:

office:


The designer, Elaine Shaw, with her creation, The Clearview:


Description: Designer glass paneled double doors welcome you into this beautiful 1 bedroom 1 bath town house. Comprised of an open plan with interior stairs, 2 glass fronted balconies, 1 single and 2 double sliding doors and full length windows throughout that allow a ‘Clearview’ through the house at almost any angle. There's the roof terrace with access from the top floor as well.

images from Barcroft Media for the Daily Mail:






above images of furnished dollhouse courtesy of Barcroft media.

More images (photographs by Jobe Lawrensen for the Telegraph):





and even more close-up detailed images (direct from the site):





To see some of the recent press and UK articles about the house, check out these links:
•Telegraph UK article
•Daily Mail UK article



Shaw’s company Miaim (020-8692 4546; miaim.co.uk) sells undecorated and unfurnished Clearview houses for £395 ($642.00 USD) buy it here.

This is the sixth modern architectural miniature about which I've written. To see other amazing examples, visit the links below:

•New Modern Dollhouse is a Reproduction Of Arne Jacobsen's Own 1928 Villa

•M112 PODS & Mini Modern Furnishings By Paris Renfroe

•Modern Interior Design. On a Different Scale.

•Bauhaus Mini-modernist Doll Houses Promote Karen Walker Paints For Resene

•Kathy Osborn Has Big Talent With Little Things And Little Ones.

Wanna Buy More?
Here's a list of over 30 Modern Dollhouses You Can Buy

A Modern Greek Villa Fit For The Gods By KLab Architects

The Wide Open Villa by KLab Architects

A stunning single family home in the suburb of Ekali in Athens, Greece. Begun in 2006 and completed in 2009, the monolithic volume gives the home an impression of having two fronts; a curved one along the street and a planar one towards the back yard, pool and private garden. From the outside, the building has an austere, almost intimidating character. Inside, plan and section work together to create a fluid space that undermines the initial monumental impression by inviting extended exterior views to enter.

There are thoughtful and functional details like a fireplace that faces both inside and outside the home, mitered glass walls serves as catwalk railings and an indoor pool with neon lighting set in the recessed ceiling.
























above: Konstantinos Labrinopoulos of KLAB architects



photos and information courtesy of KLab and Archdaily

architect/designer: Konstantinos Labinoproulous
employer: A property developer and contractor
surface: 1050 square meters
date: 2006-2009



KLab Architects (KLab stands for kinetic lab of architecture) was named by Wallpaper magazine as one of the top 50 up and coming Architecture firms in the world.