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Super-Slim Arched House Makes the Most of Narrow Tokyo Plot

Posted: 21 Nov 2014 10:18 AM PST

Built in 2004, the Lucky Drops House by Atelier Tekuto remains one of the most striking examples of the Japanese approach to building on extremely narrow plots of land. In fact, it's one of the slimmest buildings in the world, its razor-sharp profile enhancing the fact that it measures just two feet wide at its narrowest point in the rear. Read more…

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Washbasin Turns Into a Suitcase for the Dedicated Traveler

Posted: 19 Nov 2014 02:00 PM PST

There are people who can travel light, and there are people who have to take everything they own with them when they travel. If you fall into the latter category, the My Bag washbasin from Ceramica Olympia might appeal to your travel sensibilities. The very odd washbasin design got its name from its most noticeable attribute: its portability. Read more…