Too Many Glass Bottles? Build a House!

Architecture in the Southwest is incredibly unique, showcasing a mixture of Native and European styles that is unlike anything on Earth. A major part of this architectural style is the ability to blend into the desert that covers most of the American Southwest.

Tucson's Theodore and Meletis Bryson wanted to capture the essence of this style which led to the creation of one of the most unique homes in the country.

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Creation and Influences

Theodore and Meletis first began this project in the 1960s when they decided they wanted to create a garage made of rock and glass that blended in with the Tucson desert. The project soon grew into a full house, made of glass bottles and rocks they had found themselves.

The house was inspired by the pyramids of Egypt and South and Central America. Built without the use of modern tools, the home is a testament to the Bryson's creative spirit and love for the community they are from.

He Who Lives in a Glass House...

The house itself is a marvel of ingenuity and artwork, being more than a roof over your head. The style of architecture is more of an elaborate art piece, capturing a sense of passive living.

The bottles allow for natural light to pick up hues and color the house during the day, while the rock foundation bounces that light throughout the entire structure.

Most of the furniture is built into the house as well, with rock couches, counters, and chairs, adding to the naturalistic style the Brysons were envisioning.

The house is a 3-bed 3-bath and 2,700 square feet and is currently on the market. Contact Realtor Holly Greenhalgh to see the property!