There’s something vaguely villainous about most modern cliffside home concepts. Almost always made of concrete and glass, these proposals are often precariously perched on rocky precipices with no other structures in sight, making them seem like they must be set on private islands or hidden properties. Their proportions often defy the laws of physics, and their hard, cold materials suggest a sense of discomfort despite the amazing views.

We’ve seen this before with “Casa Brutale” by OPA, which is actually set to be constructed in Lebanon, and “Mirage House,” an infinity-pool-topped concept home by Koi’s Associated Architects. Now, “The Air Cabin” by Yakusha Design envisions a 270-degree glass structure set on a dramatic vertical pillar. Designed with a surfer resident in mind, this cliffside home features a recycled concrete foundation that blends into the rocks. It almost looks like the pillar was simply hammered into place, granting the open-concept 48-square-meter home a highly unusual perspective of the Atlantic Ocean.

The designers took inspiration from lighthouses for the way the home juts out of the cliff like a beacon. In addition to being structural, the pillar also contains the home’s utilities. Integrated blinds offer privacy when desired, and all of the furniture is low to the ground to enhance the feeling of airiness. The home truly feels like it’s hovering in the air — a quality Yakusha...