A Gaming Executive's Crystal Dream Home Becomes Reality

A 7,300 sq. ft. all-glass house on Lake Washington pushes the boundaries of residential architecture.

Apr. 19, 2026 at 5:20pm

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A highly detailed, 3D macro illustration of the faceted, glowing glass exterior of a futuristic home, with the structure illuminated by neon cyan and magenta lights, conceptually representing the technical complexity and digital nature of the innovative residential architecture.A gaming executive's dream of a transparent, crystalline home becomes a reality through innovative facade engineering and custom fabrication.Kirkland Today

A gaming executive in Kirkland, Washington commissioned a unique all-glass home design from Goble Berriman Design and Pulp Studio. The resulting 7,300 sq. ft. residence, dubbed F-House, features an entirely faceted glass exterior that shifts from mirror-like reflectivity to deep angular shadows depending on the light. The home's crystalline form stands in contrast to the natural landscape, creating a striking visual effect.

Why it matters

F-House represents an ambitious and technically complex exploration of glass architecture, pushing the boundaries of what's possible in residential design. The project demonstrates how cutting-edge facade engineering and custom fabrication can produce a home that reads more like a commercial-grade facade than a typical private residence.

The details

To fulfill the client's directive to "build a crystal house," the design team spent years developing the home's intricate, faceted glass exterior. Every surface is made of custom-cut angular glass panels assembled into a shattered, ice-like form. The steel structure is hidden, and even drainage details are concealed to maintain the illusion of a continuous glass skin. The thermal and privacy engineering required to make this fully glazed house livable was a major technical challenge, involving double silver-coated glass, solar-protected glass, low-emissivity coatings, and custom dot-pattern shading.

  • F-House was designed over several years, with the client navigating the 3D model in VR goggles before construction began.
  • The home was completed in 2026.

The players

Goble Berriman Design

A design firm co-founded by Stuart Berriman, who previously worked at The Jerde Partnership, and Angus Goble, a founding member of the leading facade consultancy Front Inc.

Pulp Studio

A facade specialist firm that collaborated with Goble Berriman Design on the custom glass engineering and fabrication for F-House.

F-House Client

A client working in the computer gaming industry who commissioned the unique all-glass home design.

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What they’re saying

“Build me a crystal house.”

— F-House Client, Gaming Executive

The takeaway

F-House represents a remarkable achievement in residential architecture, blending cutting-edge facade engineering, custom fabrication, and a bold conceptual vision to create a one-of-a-kind home that challenges the boundaries of what's possible in glass construction. The project demonstrates how innovative design and technical expertise can produce a structure that is both visually striking and functionally livable.