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World's Thinnest House

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Real Estate Agent with DFH Real Estate, Victoria, BC 800-668-2272

Home logoWorld’s Thinnest House

And you thought your place was tight!


In the world of real estate we've all seen large, super-large & monster homes as well as small, cute, tiny, etc. but thin, narrow? I've heard of homes on narrow lots but this is crazy narrow! Crazy thin!


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I came across this and was amazed to learn that in Poland there are plans to build a home in an unused space between two buildings and get this: the space ranges from 122 cm to 72 cm. thin. That’s 48 inches to 28 inches - less than the width of a standard door!


It’s an architectual challenge being built as an ‘art installation’ as it doesn’t fulfill any Polish building codes. (Might be fun to go down to your local municipality with an idea like this...see what they say...)

This tight-fitting space will be a workspace/studio/writer’s abode. When completed, it will probably feel like trying to get into a corset... I don’t think this would work for a family of four with dog and all....and parking? That's the next challenge... building a 28" thin car...


Picture inviting friends over for drinks...they'd be plastered to the walls.


Take a look

and afterwards,

consider yourself lucky

you have room to spread out!


More pictures & info

 

 

David Gonzalez
David Gonzalez, Broker - Rancho Cucamonga, CA
Serving your Real Estate needs on a Silver Platter

Wow! Very interesting. Thanks for sharing and have a Happy Thanksgiving.

Nov 20, 2012 01:46 AM
Atlanta's Home Inspector, David Lelak IHI Home Inspections
IHI Home Inspections 404-788-2581 - Canton, GA
Experience the IHI Difference

 Claustrophobics need not apply. Thanks for sharing this oddity that I otherwise would not have had the opportunity to enjoy! Speaking of enjoyment - I hope you enjoy your week :)

Nov 20, 2012 01:53 AM
Sharon Lord
Maracay Homes - Peoria, AZ
New Home Advisor

Bruce - that is just MADNESS..!  Who ever thought a 28" wide structure would be worth the expense and trouble...?!?!

Nov 20, 2012 01:55 AM
Wes Neal
Wes & Company - Tumwater, WA
The expertise you expect and attention you deserve

Very cool Bruce, I really enjoyed your article... to the point and easy to read!  Have a Happy Thanksgiving!!!

Nov 20, 2012 02:08 AM
Bruce McCallum
DFH Real Estate, Victoria, BC 800-668-2272 - Victoria, BC
Homes In Victoria BC

David - thanks for commenting - love your photo...are you serving a turkey soon?

David & Bonnie - Can you imagine invitng some friends over for drinks? They'd be plastered to the walls. LOL

Sharon -madness is right...or, it's a great way of getting attention.

Wes - thanks for commenting & happy turkey day to  you

Nov 20, 2012 02:31 AM
Select Realty Group Scottsdale Real Estate Team
Keller Williams Realty Sonoran Living - Scottsdale, AZ
A Name Friends Recommend

Very cool!  I am now very Thankful for my living space!

Nov 20, 2012 06:29 AM
Wendy Tomm
Beyond the Walls - East St Paul, MB
CCSP, RESA-PRO, BBB - Wpg Realtors

Thanks for sharing and almost hard to believe isnt it.

Nov 28, 2012 01:03 AM
Bruce McCallum
DFH Real Estate, Victoria, BC 800-668-2272 - Victoria, BC
Homes In Victoria BC

Hi Wendy - yes, hard to believe and on the radio yesterday, I heard of a new development in the US that's marketing condos in the 250-300 square foot range... thanks for commenting. For more info about our beautiful island: www.bmccallum.com

 

Nov 28, 2012 01:19 AM