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Animated Movie-inspired Homes

Edith Macefield's Actual Movie House Inspired the Film 'Up'

— March 22, 2014 — Art & Design
Fans of Pixar would recognize this actual movie house from the touching animated film Up.

The homeowner Edith Macefield is an 84-year-old woman who in 2006 became a small-town hero for turning down a million dollar deal to sell her Seattle home. Developers wanted to build a shopping mall, yet because of Macefield's feisty battle, the developers had to build the mall around her home.

Macfield used to work as an undercover agent during WWII and took care of orphans in England. While some citizens of Seattle consider her an idol, she said that she simply wanted to spend the rest of her days in her comforting, peaceful home. Two years later, Macefield passed away, and the real estate firm that bought her home plans to elevate the house and build a public square in her honor.
Trend Themes
1. Animated Movie-inspired Homes - Creating homes that replicate the aesthetic and design of popular animated movies, providing a unique living experience for fans.
2. Resisting Development Trends - Choosing to hold onto a personal property despite lucrative development opportunities, demonstrating the value of sentimentality and individuality in an ever-changing world.
3. Iconic Home Transformations - Preserving and transforming iconic homes into public spaces, paying tribute to the significance and history of the original owners.
Industry Implications
1. Real Estate - Real estate developers can explore the concept of creating themed homes or incorporating iconic movie elements into their projects, attracting buyers who desire a unique living experience.
2. Entertainment - Film studios and production companies can consider the potential of building actual versions of iconic movie homes featured in popular animated films, offering a new interactive experience for fans.
3. Urban Planning - Urban planners can incorporate the idea of transforming iconic homes into public spaces, fostering community engagement and celebrating local history and culture.
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