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The Legendary Invisible House Gets Decked Out in Flos Lighting

03.14.23 | By
The Legendary Invisible House Gets Decked Out in Flos Lighting

The long, rectangular Invisible House with its fully mirrored exterior has been a statement piece of architecture in Joshua Tree for many years now. The privately owned home has been available to rent for filming or events, and now it’s being sold for $18 million. But if that hefty sum isn’t in your budget, read on and get a glimpse of the monolith, designed by architect Tomas Osinski and homeowner Chris Hanley, that’s now decked out with Flos lighting throughout. If you’ve ever owned or seen Flos lighting in person, you know just how beautiful each fixture is. Now imagine a curated mix of lamps outfitting an iconic house and it’s pure magic.

looking through window to the rocky landscape

interior view of modern house with linear light fixture looking out to rocky hill

While the glass box stays well-lit during the daytime, come late afternoon and evening the desert dwelling grows darker as the sun sets. Co-owner Roberta Hanley longed to “read a book and write a script,” but found it difficult prior to Flos coming in. The Hanley’s loved how Flos’ fixtures lean towards minimalism so they don’t detract from the scaled back space.

interior shot of modern light fixture in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

modern tripod lamp in modern house in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

Each Flos fixture stands alone as its own sculpture, often framed with the rocky landscape behind it.

modern interior shot with chrome floor lamp in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

A re-edition Chiara floor lamp in stainless steel with black edges resides in a corner, reflecting its surroundings.

interior shot of small lamp in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

modern interior with narrow floor lamp in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

interior shot of modern space with black hanging light pendants

Above the bathtub, a series of AIM pendant lights hang resembling a constellation of stars seen on the inside.

interior shot of modern space with black hanging light pendants

Angled exterior view of mirrored modern home

The Invisible House is under 225 feet long hovering above the rock-filled landscape instead of disturbing it. It even houses a 100-foot-long indoor swimming pool!

looking from interior to outside at modern outdoor fixture

In addition to the Flos lights inside, outdoor fixtures are installed near the firepit to help illuminate the area at night.

modern black outdoor light fixture amongst rocks

angled interior view of modern house with triangular concrete hanging lamp

corner interior view of modern house with block glass lamp

corner interior view of modern house with arched chrome lamp and desert landscape beyond

Love how the surrounding landscape is reflected in Flos’ limited edition Arco K Floor Lamp’s aluminum shade!

exterior modern lights in rocky ground

tall narrow floor lamp in front of window with rocky landscape beyond

angled exterior view of mirrored house

angled exterior view of mirrored house

interior shot of dimly lit modern house with single floor lamp at far end in front of pool

If you’re ready to make an offer, or like us, want to gaze at more photos, the Invisible House is for sale here.

Photos by Ambra Crociani for Flos.

Caroline Williamson is Editor-in-Chief of Design Milk. She has a BFA in photography from SCAD and can usually be found searching for vintage wares, doing New York Times crossword puzzles in pen, or reworking playlists on Spotify.