Keret House
| Keret House | |
|---|---|
 The Keret House between two other buildings, as seen from the street | |
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| Alternative names | Dom Kereta |
| General information | |
| Architectural style | Postmodern architecture |
| Location | Warsaw, Poland |
| Coordinates | 52°14′16″N 20°59′21″E / 52.237703°N 20.989075°E |
| Current tenants | Etgar Keret |
| Construction started | 2012 |
| Completed | 2012 |
| Technical details | |
| Floor count | 2 |
| Floor area | 4,09m² |
| Design and construction | |
| Architect(s) | Jakub Szczęsny |
| Architecture firm | Centrala |
Keret House is a structure and art installation in Warsaw, Poland. It was designed by the architect Jakub Szczęsny through the architecture firm Centrala. The two-story art installation was named after Israeli writer and filmmaker Etgar Keret, who was the building's first tenant.[1] Keret plans to give the house to a colleague after he moves out. The building measures 92 centimetres (3.02 ft) at its narrowest point and 152 centimetres (4.99 ft) at its widest point.[2]
Building
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The iron structure contains two floors, and has one bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living area. It has two non-opening windows, with sunlight also entering through translucent glass panels that make up the walls. The entire interior is painted white and the building's electricity is obtained from a neighboring building. The house has custom water and sewage technology and is not connected to the city-provided water systems.[3] Because of its small size, the building only accommodates a small 2-beverage refrigerator, and occupants use a ladder to travel from level to level. Entry is via retractable stairs that, when closed, become the living area.[4][5]
The construction of the Keret House was supported by the Warsaw Town Hall and the Polish Modern Art Foundation.[6] The house is classified as an "art installation" because it does not meet Polish building codes, even though it is being used as a residence.[3]
Location
The Keret House is located between 22 Chłodna Street and 74 Żelazna Street in Warsaw,[7] and is designated as the narrowest house in the world.[1][8] The structure was installed between a pre-war house and an apartment building. Keret said that staying at the Keret House is like a "memorial to my family";[1] his parents' families died in World War II when Nazi Germany occupied Poland.[9]
References
- ^ a b c Scislowska, Monika. "World's skinniest house is only four-feet wide". The Province. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Dom Kereta / Keret House". Centrala. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ a b "Check Out The Skinniest House In The World". Co.DESIGN. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Perfect for a size-zero model: World's skinniest house is just five feet across ... and barely has enough room for a kitchen". Daily Mail Online. London. 19 October 2012. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "World's Thinnest House Unveiled in Poland". KECY TV. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ Hisona, Harold. "Thinnest House in Warsaw Poland unlocks with all essential amenities". Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ Minner, Kelly. "Keret House / Centrala". Arch daily. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ "Narrowest house, to host Israeli writer Etgar Keret, opens in Warsaw". Global News Service of Jewish People. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
- ^ Scislowska, Monika. "Narrow house opening as art work in Warsaw". Idaho Statesman. Retrieved 21 October 2012.
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