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25 Startling Suspended Structures

From Cliffhanger Homes to Floating Ghost Houses

— June 14, 2012 — Art & Design
Sure to be a bit off-putting to some, these startling suspended structures show how far architectural design has come over the years.

Taking things from functional to just plain fun, suspended living is not for everyone, but is undeniably impressive. Often requiring immense planning and careful execution, hanging houses, tents and even jacuzzis are a huge hit and draw lots of attention. Whether a structure is fully suspended or partially hanging off of a cliff, there's an exhilarating feeling one gets just by looking at these masterpieces. Certainly more exciting than run-of-the-mill architecture, these creations are often more futuristic than most.

Bizarre, intimidating and often beautiful, these suspended hangouts could very well be the future of design.
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Floating Ghost Houses
Floating Ghost Houses
'Home Within a Home' by Do Ho Suh is a Series of Replicated Fabric Homes
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Extreme Suspended Jacuzzis
Extreme Suspended Jacuzzis
The Gueuroz Bridge Hot Tub Hung Almost 200 Meters Up
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Suspended Easter Eggchitecture
Suspended Easter Eggchitecture
The Shanghai Chandelier by SPARCH Architects
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Modern Undulating Architecture
Modern Undulating Architecture
The Dellow Day Centre by Featherstone Young Aims to Help Others
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Suspended Bean Bag Chambers
Suspended Bean Bag Chambers
Le Beanock Provides the Ultimate Comfort for Home Owners
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Cliff-Hanging Houses
Cliff-Hanging Houses
‘House Holman' is a Daring Epic Oceanside Mansion
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Hanging Hillside Homes
Hanging Hillside Homes
The Balancing Barn is an Amazing Cliff Hanger Abode (UPDATE)
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Cliff-Hanging Shelters
Cliff-Hanging Shelters
The Visitor's Center by Nuno Ribeiro Lopes Tests Your Fear of Heights
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Suspended Slum Structures
Suspended Slum Structures
The Favela Cloud Provides Ultra-Modern Living for Brazil's Poorest
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Suspended Tent Structures
Suspended Tent Structures
The Tentsile Provides Above Ground Shelter for Campers
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Suspended Blockitecture
Suspended Blockitecture
The S House Concept Takes a New Shape to Modern Living
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Cliffhanger Conference Structures
Cliffhanger Conference Structures
The Nykredit Headquarters Boast Unique Suspended Meeting Rooms
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Balancing Abodes
Balancing Abodes
The BC House is Living on the Edge
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Suspended Bridge Neighborhoods
Suspended Bridge Neighborhoods
San Francisco Toys With Numerous Bay Bridge Options
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Stilt-Suspended Structures
Stilt-Suspended Structures
The Hyunjoon Yoo Floating House Has a Great View of the River
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Floating Research Centers
Floating Research Centers
The Wolfgang Tschapeller 'Science City' Design Makes a Big Splash
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Suspended Offices
Suspended Offices
The Clive Wilkinson Cubicle Concept is Definitely Outside the Box
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Extreme Outdoor Oasises
Extreme Outdoor Oasises
The Waldseilgarten Resort in Germany Offers Fun and Challenging Adventures
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Indulgent Tree-Top Dining
Indulgent Tree-Top Dining
The 'Soneva Kiri Eco Resort' Serves Suspended Sustainability
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Cliffhanger Homes
Cliffhanger Homes
The Warren Schwartz Vacation Home Floats Off the Mountainside
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Floating Underground Villas
Floating Underground Villas
'Plot #35' of the Ordos Project Has Floating Extensions
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Suspended Cafeterias
Suspended Cafeterias
The Octospider
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Tree Pods
Tree Pods
Free Spirit Spheres Elevate Outdoor Space
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Aerial Outdoor Shelters
Aerial Outdoor Shelters
The Branch Tent Lets You Enjoy the Great Outdoors Above the Forest Floor
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Suspending Basket Loungers
Suspending Basket Loungers
Rest on a Dedon Nestrest for the Ultimate Relaxation Experience
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