The year 2014 is still trudging through the first part of May, and the yearly event of spring cleaning is surely upon many of us. Now dabbling with drapes and cleaning your carpets is simple enough to manage. But we should also give our attention to those ‘behind the scenes’ …
We as armchair ‘aficionados’ have always praised art for art’s sake. But what about art that treads the conscientious path to make its mark in the practical realm? Well, Oakland-based artist Gregory Kloehn certainly believes in such a novel scope, as is evident from his incredible mobile home projects for …
According to a startling statistical figure from the American Pet Products Association, more than a whopping 68 percent of the American households own at least one pet! Assuming that majority of such furry companions live indoors, the interior designs of our homes become paramount, especially in their relation to a …
Public toilets – the very term alludes to unhygienic, cramped quarters with cheap tiles and antediluvian Lysol-sprayed water closets. Fortunately, Daigo Ishii + Future-scape Architects believe a public toilet should account for something more novel, which rather accentuates its status as a ‘public place’. And, they have put forth their …
The curious case of Americans who opt for alternative modes of living continues on with Dee Williams’s tiny yet snug 84 sq ft house. This time around, the spatial efficiency was not brought on by some economic constraint, but was rather inspired by a struggle on the personal front. ‘Parked’ …
When it comes to unconventional getaways, we have talked about cottages that can be rented in the wilderness of Swedish forests. But what if you could notch it up on the eccentricity, and spend your weekend in a B&B that comprises of a fully furnished fire truck?! Well, the above …
Quaint, charming and vividly glorious – architect Terunobu Fujimori’s picturesque treehouse design is impressive on many levels, covering the wide ambit between aesthetics and structure. Specially commissioned for the Kiyoharu Shirakaba Museum, the very first thing that strikes us is not actually the specimen itself, but rather the paradisiacal setting …
Futurism nestled in the lap of a mangrove forest – photographer Steve Areen’s aptly named ‘Dome Home’ provides us with a groovy example of a contemporary structure derived from vernacular architecture. Situated in Thailand, the conspicuous nature of the building is emanated by the unique dome shape, with the curves …
We have harped about a variety of modern security contrivances that tread the futuristic path to guard your home against potential burglars and intruders. And yet, hiding your house key beneath a fake rock has remained a timeless tactic for presumed safety. But for those of us who are a …
Whenever there are heavy projects of houses being moved and shifted from one place to another, we expect the aid of cranes and other imposing machinery. Well as it turns out, the Mennonites only believe in human power! In fact, the above video pretty much proves that – as 80 …
