The First Zombie-Proof House. Somehow, ritual drunk-conversation concerning team captains for the apocalypse has become a major part of the lives of 20-somethings.
Having been matured in the Grandaddy-crowned masterpiece film (put “A.M. 180” on and forget that you have a job) 28 Days Later and the best-selling Zombie Survival Guide, we’re all a little too ready to deal with the 2012 zombie apocalypse of our dreams. “The Safe House,” designed by KWK Promes, starts to get eerily close to something I could work with, if say 200 bludgeoned members of the undead army came over to eat their way into borrowing some sugar. “The most essential item for our clients was acquiring the feeling of maximum security,” begins the designers’ website in the summary of the structure. Who wouldn’t feel safe in a concrete rectangle that folds in upon itself to become completely sealed? Even the windows are covered with a slab of concrete when the structure is on nap time. Unusual Architecture. 50 Strange Buildings of the World.
This is the original list of 50 strange buildings which has been and is being copied (stolen) by many bloggers.
If you wish to post it on your blog or website, feel free to use up to 20 buildings from this list and give a proper link to our website ( as the source article. Ok, now enjoy this weird, odd, bizarre and incredible looking arcitechture! After reading it, don’t forget to check Part II and Part III. 1. The Crooked House (Sopot, Poland) Construction of the building started in in January 2003 and in December 2003 it was finished. Image via: brocha 2. The Hundertwasser house “Waldspirale” (”Forest Spiral”) was built in Darmstadt between 1998 and 2000.
The structure with 105 apartments wraps around a landscaped courtyard with a running stream. Image via: Kikos Dad 3. Image via: manuelfloresv 4. Image via: Mélisande* 5. The Longaberger Basket Company building in Newark, Ohio might just be a strangest office building in the world. Image via: addicted Eyes 6. Image via: jonathan_moreau. Conch Shell House, Isla Mujeres, Mexico. Location: Island of Isla Mujeres, Mexico Date: unknown Architect: Octavio Ocampo Purpose: private house, also available for rent More info: The Conch Shell Hose is said to be the most outstanding and original house in the island of Isla Mujeres.
Surrounded by Caribbean Ocean (180 degrees of ocean views from the windows) it gives you an unique opportunity to experience what it’s like living in a Sea Shell. If you enter the house you would be surrounded by a wonderful shell themed interior. Some technical info: 2 Bedrooms, Sleeps 4, 5500 sq. ft. , 2 Bathrooms, 1 Half Bath, near the ocean, swimming pool, air-conditioning, internet access. Untitled. Мар 02 Постирано од admin | Постирано во Архитектура Инспирација за ова извонредно дело креаторот McBride Charles Ryan нашол во оригами техниката.
Куќата е потсетник за тоа како некои луѓе знаат да размислуваат поинаку, притоа давајќи одлични резултати. Pocetna Притисни за нови кул содржини. Fascinating Underground Homes. Low impact woodland house (Wales, UK. Location: Wales, UK Date: unknown Architect: Simon Dale Purpose: private house More info: From the author: “You are looking at pictures of a house I built for our family in Wales.
It was built by myself and my father in law with help from passers by and visiting friends. 4 months after starting we were moved in and cosy. “The house was built with maximum regard for the environment and by reciprocation gives us a unique opportunity to live close to nature.” he says. This building is one part of a low-impact or permaculture approach to life.
When asked why he is doing this, he gave this answer: “ It’s fun. (image credits: Simon) Some key points of the design and construction: Main tools used: chainsaw, hammer and 1 inch chisel, little else really. 20 Tree House Pictures: Play-Club Plans to Big-Kid Houses. Treehouses are more popular than ever, as play spaces for children but also as luxury hotel (and even house) designs for adults.
Some of the most fantastic plans and ideas can be traced to specialist designers and builders – and pictures of their work can provide some of the best inspiration (as well as an informal visual guide) for do-it-yourself recreational, residential and commercial tree buildings. Blue Forest is one such company, but far from the only one. Their specialty seems to lie somewhere between playful little fantasy structures and big educational spaces for children engaged in wildlife observation, forest ecology and related nature-oriented pursuits. The trick is to find a balance between safe and fun – railings are a must, as are sturdy supports, but whimsy and asymmetry help make these places feel more organic and engaging for younger visitors in particular. Some are like mansions, fortresses or castles – just set up on stilts instead of sitting on the ground. Waterfall House. Steen.jpg (JPEG Image, 680x453 pixels)