Ok, so not a real UFO..
but pretty close to anything I know I'll ever see here...
Here's another one...
Wow.
Danger, Will Robinson!!
A child of the 60's, only 96 Futuro's were ever created. The Futuro House, by the Finnish Architect Matti Suuronen was spawned by the 'space age' craze, and is apparently the only authentic example of period architecture. 14 were created in Finland while licences were granted to 24 other countries. Apparently there is one in Canberra, Australia also. It was designed to reflect the hope people had at the time in technology and futurism. It was believed the advances in technology would enhance lives, solve a large proportion of problems, and conquer space. Unfortuantly, skyrocketing oil prices put the kibosh on the concept and it became inviable.
The interesting thing about these fiberglass structures is that they were originally designed for use as a ski cabin, to be an easily constructed and portable home.
A child of the 60's, only 96 Futuro's were ever created. The Futuro House, by the Finnish Architect Matti Suuronen was spawned by the 'space age' craze, and is apparently the only authentic example of period architecture. 14 were created in Finland while licences were granted to 24 other countries. Apparently there is one in Canberra, Australia also. It was designed to reflect the hope people had at the time in technology and futurism. It was believed the advances in technology would enhance lives, solve a large proportion of problems, and conquer space. Unfortuantly, skyrocketing oil prices put the kibosh on the concept and it became inviable.
The interesting thing about these fiberglass structures is that they were originally designed for use as a ski cabin, to be an easily constructed and portable home.
Yep, just engage your local military chinook... attach a few lines and voila! One very portable UFO - and if you happen to glance upwards at the right time..
The seats were designed to fold down for use as beds, and other modern amenities included the usual kitchen, bathroom, but also a neato fireplace that could be doubled as a grill (and you could also get them in mauve!). Groovy man...
There is quite a bit of information on the net, and even one to rent as a vacation home.
Well, there you go.
I think next time I'll stick with just finding out what the mailbox on the curb up the road is all about.
Kidding!
Catch ya later
WW
Well, there you go.
I think next time I'll stick with just finding out what the mailbox on the curb up the road is all about.
Kidding!
Catch ya later
WW
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There used to be one on the way to my grandparents' summercabin...luckily it was right next to teh ice cream stop so I had always time to wonder about it...
ReplyDeleteI want one of these! Boy we would be the talk of the town in West Virginia!
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