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The Swiss army house: Tiny building has furniture folded into its walls that swing out
Daily Mail ^ | 29 January 2018 | Phoebe Southworth

Posted on 01/30/2018 3:55:43 PM PST by mairdie

This tiny house has furniture folded inside its walls, mimicking the functionality of a Swiss Army Knife.

The ninety-six-square-foot building, which cost just £35,000 to build, starts out consisting of a single white room with no decor in sight.

But as the walls are unfolded its true functionality emerges.

It has a bed that folds down and an ingenious kitchen area, complete with a hob, cupboard space and a table and chairs for entertaining guests.

A bathroom, complete with a luxurious shower, can even be pulled out through a small gap in the wall.

(Excerpt) Read more at dailymail.co.uk ...


TOPICS: Arts/Photography
KEYWORDS: architecture; photography
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1 posted on 01/30/2018 3:55:44 PM PST by mairdie
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The best pictures are AP, at the site

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2 posted on 01/30/2018 3:57:19 PM PST by mairdie
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3 posted on 01/30/2018 3:57:59 PM PST by mairdie
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4 posted on 01/30/2018 3:58:35 PM PST by mairdie
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To: mairdie

That’s very impressive and creative, but I would still prefer a normal sized house with walls and doors that lock. Some like this model. Maybe there’s a market.


5 posted on 01/30/2018 3:58:43 PM PST by lee martell
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6 posted on 01/30/2018 3:59:03 PM PST by mairdie
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I love “Murphy beds” and better yet, Murphy Kitchens and Desks!


7 posted on 01/30/2018 3:59:15 PM PST by BunnySlippers (I love Bull Markets!)
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8 posted on 01/30/2018 3:59:42 PM PST by mairdie
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It may cost £35K to build, but you can be sure that it will be priced at $100K after the lot and extra features are priced in.

And, frankly, my cats would could shred that thing in about a week.

9 posted on 01/30/2018 4:00:17 PM PST by RoosterRedux (Think outside the litter box.)
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To: lee martell

I was rather thinking we could stuff all the Democrats into it and lock the door from the outside. Mount a TV on the wall that plays all of President Trump’s speeches on a loop. Let them out when they’re all certified crazy.


10 posted on 01/30/2018 4:01:10 PM PST by mairdie
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To: mairdie
Tiny house ... missile silo ... winter sports ... Gandhi.

I’m trying to follow your train of thought here.

11 posted on 01/30/2018 4:02:30 PM PST by johniegrad
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To: BunnySlippers

After all, why clutter your house up with furniture when you could clutter it up with Murphy. Personally, I think of a house as a showpiece for furniture. The walls are sort of a background.


12 posted on 01/30/2018 4:02:31 PM PST by mairdie
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To: RoosterRedux

So could the tiger in 8!


13 posted on 01/30/2018 4:03:29 PM PST by mairdie
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To: johniegrad

I’m feeling really random today. But you’re quite right. I usually do themes. Today is Open Line Friday. Name a topic and I’ll find a picture link!


14 posted on 01/30/2018 4:04:38 PM PST by mairdie
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To: mairdie

That’s a very interesting experiment. I couldn’t live in it, except as a little weekend vacation place in the wilderness that’s better than a tent. But a lot of the ideas can be used in more livable spaces.


15 posted on 01/30/2018 4:06:26 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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To: JayGalt; ADemocratNoMore; QualityMan; topspinr; ExTexasRedhead; SouthParkRepublican; ...

PING - photography, too


16 posted on 01/30/2018 4:06:40 PM PST by mairdie
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To: mairdie

Big Brother: American Edition.


17 posted on 01/30/2018 4:07:22 PM PST by lee martell
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To: mairdie

LOL


18 posted on 01/30/2018 4:12:30 PM PST by Vendome (I've Gotta Be Me - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wH-pk2vZG2M)
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To: Jamestown1630

My sentiments exactly. Good for a cabin kind of thing but living? Hell no.

One side of me says Agenda 21. Hey look how small living quarters can be! Horray for Agenda 21!


19 posted on 01/30/2018 4:12:55 PM PST by Snowybear
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I like some of the ‘minimalist’ ideas, especially as they refer to reducing all the unnecessary JUNK that we own and hoard. But people need space to be healthy and comfortable.


20 posted on 01/30/2018 4:17:17 PM PST by Jamestown1630 ("A Republic, if you can keep it.")
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