Articles tagged with: Bike Rack
House Arc Modular Home Was Inspired By A Bike Rack
Posted in Architecture, Buildings, Concept, Outdoor on 25 July 2009

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Prefabricated homes are the demand of the season. Apart from being quite cost effective and having the modularity to make it easier to move around, prefabricated houses are also extremely practical and useful in extreme times of need.

When nature shows its wrath or man goes too far and creates trouble, prefabricated houses are the best solution available for people who have lost their real homes. Generally, designers try to create living houses that can be created and assembled in the easiest and quickest manner with the least spending. The ideas for creative designs also come from the most mundane and strange places. The House Arc designed by Joseph Bellomo from Palo Alto was inspired by a bicycle rack!

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ZIG: A retro styled fencing that doubles up as seating space
Posted in Furniture on 7 July 2009

zig1 ZIG: A retro styled fencing that doubles up as seating space

Virginia Tech’s College of Architecture and Urban Studies wanted to create something that was both snazzy and multi-dimensional in its use. In a world that is progressively becoming more and more obsessed with multi-tasking, ZIG is a design that fits in perfectly. Crafted by designer Catherine Worsham, this is one ultra-cool and modern home and office accessory that can be used as edge fencing and a bike rack, apart from being used as a bench. Though it would not offer you the same comfort of a traditional bench, this more than makes up for it by serving in a multitude of ways.
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