In the small, northern Italian town of Lignano Sabbiadoro stands this playful house. The upper structure of the property is half-built on stilts, allowing it to rise above the surrounding commercial buildings.

The stacked blocks of the upper section use architectural glazing and large, open balconies in a clever way. Together, they give its residents the impression of being nestled peacefully in an urban tree house, high above the hustle and bustle of the streets below.