The Nest photos © Hiroyuki Oki via ArchDaily
Sometimes you've just got to take a minute for yourself. But finding a quiet space in the middle of the workday or in the urban outdoors can be near impossible. From womb-like structures to nest-like homes, this week we have folks who have taken their drive for privacy to the public.
Made from inexpensive, reclaimed and abandoned materials, the Nest house was designed by a21 Studio in Vietnam as the perfect perch for a long-time architecture admirer. The corrugated and fenced façade is a platform for greenery to climb, which will eventually create a natural barrier to the open-air kitchen and living room on the ground floor.
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