The 10 Coolest Houses of 2009
See FrontDoor's picks for the most luxurious and unique homes for sale in 2009
By FrontDoor.com |
Published: 12/14/2009
#5: Immortality HouseEast Hampton, N.Y.Can your home prolong your life? According to artists Arakawa and Madeline Gins, it can.
The couple theorizes that one reason people die is because they live in spaces that are too comfortable. Therefore, they designed a home meant to leave its occupants disoriented and challenged. Rooms are situated far apart, walls are splashed with kaleidoscopic colors, and bumpy, undulating floors make getting from room to room a challenge. And let's hope you're not a very private person, because none of the rooms have doors -- not even the bathroom. These features are meant to prolong life by stimulating the mind and body.
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