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1529 days ago |
Topic tags/keywords: humor rustic This may be of interest or inspirational? It is a wooden multi-storeyed building in Arkhangelsk, Russia All the other surrounding houses are , in the main, two- or three storeys but this one stands around 125 ft high (38 metres). There is no elevator, of course, and access to the top of is by carved wooden stairs. The building can be seen from all over the city. The city authorities claim that the building spoils the view and demand to reduce it by 10 storeys, but he refuses. Originally, the plans for this house in Archangelsk were meant to be for a 2-floor design, but the builder Nikolai Sutyagin defied the planning authorities. -- Res severa verum gaudium - True pleasure is a serious business. http://www.folksy.com/shops/TreeGems |
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#1 posted 1529 days ago |
Egads. I can’t imagine it’s a particularly safe building. It don’t look so very stable. -- Working at Woodworking http://www.VillageLaneFurniture.com |
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#2 posted 1529 days ago |
Kind of reminds me of Sarah Winchester: This has to be one of the most amazing houses in the world. http://www.winchestermysteryhouse.com/ http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Winchester_Mystery_House If you are ever near it take the tour. It’s fantastic. -- Gary - Never pass up the opportunity to make a mistake look like you planned it that way - Tyler, TX |
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#3 posted 1529 days ago |
There are many objects in Russia don`t look stable.And you can`t imagine how they were made,what for and how they would work. |
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#4 posted 1529 days ago |
I think the building inspector may need to be bribed for this one to pass code. -- Charlie M. "Woodworking - patience = firewood" |
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#5 posted 1529 days ago |
Yikes. For someone who starts to quiver on the third rung of a ladder this ain’t my cup of tea. |
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#6 posted 1529 days ago |
First: I want that hat! Second: I really can’t believe that this building is structurally sound. Even the reporter commented that she was terrified to be there. Third: It would make a bonfire you should be able to see from London! Wow! Thanks for this article Stewart. We have a strange oddity not too far from here in Georgetown, NY. It’s called “The Spirit House” and was built with no corners. Story goes that the builder was instructed by the spirits on how to build this house! The roof is pitched to the middle where the one and only drain is. And the locals say that now and then there are strange lights eminating from within! Here’s a link. http://www.jubileeinitiative.org/SacredSpiritHouse.html -- Bob Vila would be so proud of you! |
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#7 posted 1529 days ago |
i cant think of any codes it meets here in fla. ! maybe its really a birdhouse and hes trying to out do john ! lol |
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#8 posted 1529 days ago |
Looks like something out of a Harry Potter movie. Scary to think of being in that “house.” -- The Dystonia Medical Research Foundation - giving me hope of a bright future. |
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#9 posted 1529 days ago |
I take it there are not many building inspectors in Russia. Very interesting. If any of you ever have an opportunity to see the Winchester house in CA. that Gary is talking about, be sure and go. Tom -- Mc Bridge Cabinets, Iowa |
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#10 posted 1528 days ago |
wow thats amazing. that is the coolest house that I’ve ever seen. thanks for the post. |
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#11 posted 1527 days ago |
mrtrim.. you are hilarious!! I think you got it!! Maybe he’s John’s long lost cousin. It is fascinating – and a little scary looking.. gulp -- ~ Debbie, Canada (http://www.execulink.com/~yohan) |
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#12 posted 1527 days ago |
wood must be cheap there … and glass too expensive -- ART FOR LIFE'S SAKE ....arts and crafts style |
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#13 posted 1527 days ago |
Just a bit drafty. -- He said wood...http://hickbyassociation.blogspot.com/ |
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#14 posted 1527 days ago |
I would like to see a photo of the Outhouse. -- "Hold on to instruction, do not let it go; guard it well, for it is your life" Solomon |
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#15 posted 1527 days ago |
Um, that is the outhouse. Ya see in Russia the outhouses only have to cover a large hole and have enough wood to adequately cover your babushka! -- Bob Vila would be so proud of you! |
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