And yet…

What did I tell you. This Almere sheep stable, designed by 70f Architecture, was recently named the World’s Best Pleasure Building at the 2008 World Architecture Festival Awards. Wood cladding and construction, curved girders of steel, and lots of resting space for the 80 sheep of Almere. I don’t know about the sheep, but I might be interested in moving in.

70f designs many wonderful things. In fact, I had no intention of showing this sheep stable when I woke up today. I had another 70f in mind, but when I saw this I was sort of floored that people would take such care for an animal structure. You can visit 70f Architecture though and browse around or see more images of the sheep stable.

[images via 70f Architecture]

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The most beautiful sheep stable in the world

I’m fresh out of human dwellings, so this is all you get today.

First, above is the pod-like Cat Cabin. It’s a little hidious, looking a little like a newly cracked egg, but I bet a kitty pal living in a hip abode would adore it.

Super Cool Pets has a whole other sort of Kat Kabin going on:

A wee bit mod, and kind of cool, what with the play on kitty body structure.

Lastly I’ve got something hyper weird. These are not truly cat dwellings but since they went and stuck cats on them, I suppose you could park a cat on one or both of them. Whatever you use these for, it’ll be offbeat:

CHA CHAIR & FUNKEY from Mixko Boutique. I like the FUNKEY – it’s a little keyboard key chair (fun). You can get it in del, pause, or get a custom key.

I’m not a huge cat fan, so I must have some reason for posting this stuff right? Right you are.

Mainly, I wanted your attention, because there’s a new blog in town - The Kitty Blog.

The Kitty Blog is written by my good blogging pal Peggy, and covers all kinds of real cat issues (maybe even some actual cat homes).  Peggy is blogging issues like:

• Cat fun: Build a Free Cat Toy: Cereal Box Hunt & Knock
• Cat shirts that actually rock: The Only Catnip Tee You’ll Ever Need
• Cat psychology: Separation Anxiety in Kitty Cats
• Cat adoption:  Send In Your Own Cat Adoption Story
• Cats who party too much: Cats Aren’t Designed to Drink Alcohol
• Cat safety: Dangerous Holiday Plants for Cats

And lots more! Why not pay a visit to the The Kitty Blog today?

P.S. I was just kidding – I’m so not out of fresh human dwellings – more soon.

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Quirky Places To Park Your Cat

Now, even though I’m far from pet friendly, I can’t helped but be impressed that someone would go to such kitty lengths in design. This home includes, “Open air cat walks, climbing steps, nooks throughout the house for cat hide-outs, cat doors in every door, extra space in the bathroom designed especially for a litter box, an enclosed deck area, and special fences to prevent cats from escaping.”

Some people really love their cats. See many more pictures, including a very odd cat-friendly bathroom.

Thanks to cat (and junk) loving Peggy for the tip.

[Image via Modern Cat]

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Cat Heaven

Please check one answer.

$900 totally worth it for this __

$900! Are you insane __

Guess which answer I’d check?

In any case, this little guy seems pretty happy with his house – good thing too, because he’s probably working a part-time job in order to afford it.

All kidding aside, the Magis Dog House, is pretty hip; much more stylish than your average pet home fare. I LOVE the color, and if you’ve got an offbeat abode of your own, this will look oh so much more in sync next to it, then say…

Item description: “The Doghouse by Michael Young for Magis comes fully equipped with a front stoop, steps that lead up to the generously sized entry, and even a tail! Standing on an underframe of supportive stainless steel rods, the Doghouse by Magis also comes with a brass plate proclaiming “AMICUS FIDELIS PROTECTIO FORTIS” (faithful friend strong protector, in Latin).”

Thanks to Peggy for the send.

[images of Magis via inmod / less hip dog house image via stock.xchng]

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The $900 Mod Pad for Your Best Friend

The Nautilus House, is one of the more odd abodes I’ve seen lately, and is a literal shell of a house.

The home is a little hard to comprehend at first, but if you look at the layout it makes more sense.

If undersea mammals are more your style then the Mexican Whale home might suit you better.

Do you believe that this is a house? It surely is. It has a stunning interior you can see at the Senosiain Arquitectos website. Actually you really should visit because not only can you see more of the whale and shell home, but also an amazing shark house. Can you build a house that really looks like a shark? Apparently yes. Visit Senosiain Arquitectos and click on “Organic Works” to see more.

[images via Senosiain Arquitectos]

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I’d like to live, under the sea…

See what I mean.

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Sideway Walking Cow Building

Hmmm, you know I probably could have thought of a much better contest name. Ah well. To make up for my sad, sad, naming abilities why not enjoy a small piece of the great outdoors. From your mobile cow camper home.

Tell me again why this is necessary? I mean other then the fact that it makes a great camper for Offbeat Homes it must be such a bother to clean. Although, I bet kids driving past it on the road LOVE it.
Props to the lovely Maricar from Keeping the Castle for sending me this moo worthy camper. In fact, right now, Maricar has some great kooky gadgets that would fit right in at your offbeat home; so why not visit?

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Did Anyone Else Forget About the Contest?

2. Light that sucker up and coerce the town children to sing duck carols around it.

I bet those lights you put up at your house don’t seem so festive anymore.

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How to build an offbeat Christmas structure in two easy steps