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Piggybacking Home Additions

The Stefan Eberstadt Backpack House Opens Any Space

— June 7, 2012 — Eco
If you've never had the treehouse experience as a kid, the Stefan Eberstadt Backpack House is an opportunity to re-live your childhood in a socially acceptable (though not entirely legal) way.

This backpack house is an addition to any loft, city apartment or house. The cube is affixed to the side of the wall via metal chains. Inspired by the cramped livings in New York City, this levitating space acts a unique expansion to traditional tiny quarters. With multiple panels of glass situated around the cubed structure, residents may look out at the view from their apartment in an entirely new and upside down fashion!

This neat addition brings fresh designs and alternatives to city living and architecture!
Trend Themes
1. Backpack House Designs - Exploring innovative ways to create additional living spaces using backpack house designs.
2. Levitating Living Spaces - Adopting the concept of levitating living spaces to provide unique expansions to traditional living quarters.
3. Upside Down Architecture - Introducing upside down architecture with multiple panels of glass to offer residents a new perspective on city views.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate developers can incorporate backpack house designs to offer innovative and flexible living options for urban dwellers.
2. Architecture - Architects can explore the concept of levitating living spaces to design functional and aesthetically pleasing additions to existing structures.
3. Interior Design - Interior designers can embrace upside down architecture to create captivating living environments that provide a fresh and unique experience for residents.
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