September 16, 2015
Contributed Art/Kurfiss.com
Architect Jules Gregory designed this home for himself.
Glass is the ultimate symbol of modernity, but it's not limited to giant skyscrapers or the sets of science-fiction movies. The houses below make the most of this stunning design element, weaving it into the fabric of a home in a way that's both impressive and inviting.
The photos show off how glass can fill a room with light. Still, they only give a light taste of the stunning design of each home; it's really worth it to click on the links for more.
1. Letting in nature in Valley Forge, $529,000
(Photo courtesy of BHHS Fox and Roach, Realtors)
There's no reason to hide the natural beauty of Valley Forge, so the designers of this home installed floor-to-ceiling windows and skylights to let the light stream in. The design blends glass and wood to create a comfortable home that looks like a classic wooden country house from the outside and feels completely contemporary on the inside.
See the full listing here.
2. A geometry lesson in Gladwyne, $499,900
(Photo courtesy of Zillow)
This really fabulous four-bedroom home, built in the 60's, features an intriguing geometrical design with a peaked ceiling that creates a dramatic outline between the living room and the wood-shaded porch. Be sure to also take a look at the gorgeous open-concept kitchen with cherry-red cabinets.
See the listing here.
3. Beautiful taste never ages in Fort Washington, $475,000
(Photo courtesy of Kurfiss Sotheby's International Realty) 
An 1887 description of this six-bedroom Queen Anne Victorian bragged that the house would feature "electric lighting" with power supplied by an on-site windmill. The same description mentioned "alcoves ornamented with stained glass." The windmill is gone, but to this day the home features stained glass windows that throw a lovely rainbow on the hardwood floor.
See the listing here.
4. Curves for days in Lambertville, New Jersey, $695,000
(Photo courtesy of Kurfiss)
This is the home that famed architect Jules Gregory created for himself. Although the double-conoid roof (that's fancy architect-speak for "wiggly") may remind you of a butterfly's wings, don't confuse this home with Gregory's Butterfly House in Delaware Township, which sold this March for $220,000. This house is so gorgeous, it seems a shame to even put in furniture that might distract from the design. Then again, some of that furniture was made by George Nakashima, the renowned woodworker whose works now sell for upwards of $65,000, so one can't complain.
See the listing here.
