Located in Joplin, Missouri, the Heavy Metal House was designed by Huff Projects in 2010. Covered in a steel structure, the house is owned by an industrial entrepreneur that wanted a “forever-home” for him and his family. Steel was introduced as a personal element that realizes the connection between interior and exterior areas. Several perforated panels compose the facade and they were left exposed in order to obtain the natural warm reds of the rust. The architects explain on their website: “Being a single-level dwelling the home is easy to move through. Neutral walls and floors facilitate a gallery-like space that showcases the client’s art collection. Warmth and texture is introduced into the spaces through natural elements and furnishings that interact with the user and relate to the home’s exterior context. Heavily textured rugs break up vast expanses of concrete floor while walnut wraps selected vertical and ceiling planes for added richness and warmth.”
