mincasa – a minimal blog for minimal houses

Credits: http://www.kevinvanbraak.com

Of course, nature arranged on many levels provides an extension to existing nature as well as a symbol of its artificiality.

Should we expand nature vertically to increase the density of our environment? Will we build not only “vertical cities” but also “vertical landscapes”? Is this project called “campingflat” by artist and designer Kevin van Braak a possibility to provide multi-level extra space for visibility and accessibility?

No, in this case there is definitely not a pragmatic or functional approach. Kevin van Braaks project description:

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Credit: http://yurta.ca/

Yurts have housed people in Central and East Asia for centuries. The portability and easy assembly of their homes was, and continues to be, crucial for these nomadic communities.

The Yurta can serve as a long or short term dwelling (like a cottage or a festival booth) and vary according to its purpose (it can be installed on a platform or directly on the ground). The Yurta is an ideal shelter for backcountry expeditions, base camps, and leisure housing inspired by nature (to name a few).

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