My Minimalist Housetruck Interior...

Some images of the interior of my much loved 1952 Morris Commercial Housetruck.
The rough basic 'box like' structure was built deliberately in stark contrast to the simple and elegant Japanese interior that I lived in for six wonderful years prior to The Flying Tortoise.
The rich golden tones of the woodgrain were a source of much joy and inner peace as I went about the process or living in such a tiny space.
There was only one window so I would position the truck to take advantage of the view or the sunshine.
The philosophical idea in minimalist terms was that I could only look out of one window at a time so therefore I needed only one.
There was too, a skylight. There was never more than one flower in the vase.
It was a time of much happiness, reflection, meditation and personal growth...

Two Little Red Housetrucks...

I found the Bedford housetruck on Lloyds Blog yesterday and don't know anything about it. It is certainly very lovely with its board and batten construction, it's curved roof and its chimney and I'm sure the interior is as gorgeous.
The lower photo is of my 1952 Morris Commercial that I built and lived in for six years before The Flying Tortoise. I purposefully designed and build it to look like a packing crate or a box and it had only one window plus a skylight. It was totally minimalistic, approximately 7sq metres or just under 74sq feet and the most beautiful Japanese styled interior to live in...

Ensuite With A View...

A piece of architectural art and another of the wonderful whimsical delights of New Zealand's Far North.
Well to my eyes it's delightful but I do know that beauty is in the eyes of the beholder...

Darjit's Quirky New House...

This quirky little house is constructed around a caravan that's been plastered into position. Built without any permits and more importantly no mortgage, the 850sq ft home cost less than $7000. It's a visual delight and the owners are sure to be fun people.
Thanks for the link Ace.
Another great example of creativity coming to the fore when there are financial constraints. Neccessity being the mother of invention...

Can You Keep A Secret...

I found this stunningly beautiful place yesterday.
I'm not going to tell you where it is because I want it all for my selfish self but I will give you a couple of clues. It's in the Far North of New Zealand and it's local name is Forest Pools.
See you there...

Portable Tiny Parks In San Francisco...

San Francisco, one of my favourite cities has been innovative in providing these movable mini oasis of greenery in their streets for residents and their many visitors.
Dave's taking a coffee break at one of the low brightly painted dumpsters, one of a growing ecosystem of mini plazas to sit and relax in.
Many of these portable parklets are sponsored by local businesses and some residents are offering their own front yards as areas of rest and enjoyment.
I left my art in San Francisco many years ago. One day I'll return...

The Man Cave...

'A shed to a man is like a handbag to a woman' someone once said, or was it someone else.
Anyway, this is Aaron's shed. Aaron's the creator of the amazing housetruck with all the popups and popouts you've seen featured here.
Aaron's a wonderful 'scrounger' and 'dumpster diver'. He's been known to make a pigs ear out of a silk purse or is it the other way round. You know what I mean.
Just check out this simple A frame construction that's used the minimum of materials to achieve the maximum floor space.
A man could be very happy here...