Warsaw's Keret House Maybe The World's Skinniest

To most of us, the narrow gap between two large buildings is well . . . . . Just a gap. However, Warsaw-based architect Jakum Szczesny saw it as an opportunity to create something unique - A work/live studio!

In fact, the house if one could call it that, is so small that is does not even meet Polish building codes, and is therefore being classified as an art installation. However, when completed in December, the Keret House that is designed to be a working studio for Israeli writer Etgar Keret, is expected to be just like any conventional home - One with designated rooms for eating, sleeping and working.

Pretty amazing, considering that at its widest, the studio will be about 122cm (48in) wide and at its narrowest a mere 72cm (28in), or skinnier than most adult waistlines!

In fact, the house that is probably the world's narrowest abode, is so small, that it will be powered to receive electricity from its neighboring buildings and be fitted with off-grid sewage and plumbing. To make up the for the lack of windows, the Keret House will be all white - Inside and out!

While it seems as if the windowless structure will barely have room for its primary owner, Jakum envisions it to also double up as a meeting place where young creators and intellectuals from all around the world can gather and exchange ideas - To make room for the guests, he has designed the retractable staircase to double up as a long narrow corridor.

Whether that will be true or not, it will sure be interesting to see how many people can actually be crammed inside the Keret House when it is ready, later this year.

Resources: archdaily.com, mothernaturenetwork.com