Shelf Pod is Both Bibliophile’s and Cat’s Dream House

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Shelf Pod is Both Bibliophile’s and Cat’s Dream House

The Kazuya Morita Architecture Studio in Japan designed this bookshelf-lined Shelf Pod house for a lucky book collector. I know plenty of people who have homes lined with ordinary bookshelves, but this Wonderland-esque design takes it to a whole new level. I’m ready to move in! [via inhabitat]

62 thoughts on “Shelf Pod is Both Bibliophile’s and Cat’s Dream House

  1. Brian McNamara says:

    This is my dream!

  2. Ken says:

    Where does the TV go?

    Jkjkjk

    1. balance says:

      In her laptop. She has books to keep her happy.

    2. Elsendor Silverpen says:

      What is this TV you speak of? In this paradise? Who needs it?

  3. Kristen Marie Jackson says:

    I need this to hold my dvds! LOVE it

  4. Anonymous says:

    I had better buy stock in Pledge furniture polish. It’s gotta go up. Seriously though it is a fascinating and interesting. I like it.

  5. Anonymous says:

    I like the whole concept. It is amazing and fascinating. I think that I had better invest in a lot of furniture polish stock.

  6. Anonymous says:

    I like the whole concept. It is amazing and fascinating. I think that I had better invest in a lot of furniture polish stock.

  7. Pyrodogg says:

    Not to a bibliophile but I have an absolute addiction to places like this. Unique nooks and crannies fascinate me.

  8. Steven Clark says:

    The Readman residence I presume? Wrong crowd I know but that level of bibiliophilia just associates there for me.

    1. Anonymous says:

      I recall that “The Paper” would not have so much empty space, since she used stacks of books as room dividers as well.

  9. Miguel says:

    That would make a great LEGO storage room.

  10. Gary Baker says:

    Looks great .. but the dusting …

  11. Richard McConnell says:

    Wow — where would it go?

  12. Anonymous says:

    FABULOUS!!! Ordinary bookshelves are such a poor use of space, and unless you buy a whole matching set, there’s only the books to provide visual cohesiveness. This is fierce. If you’re gonna go built-in, go all the way!!!!!!

  13. demoncat_4 says:

    not only would one have to figure out how much time needed to dust but where to put every thing given how much storage space the place has.

  14. Beth Yanka says:

    My cat would be on the highest shelf possible…and I would finally have room for all of my books!

  15. Anonymous says:

    Ick. I’d go mad living here. Give me clean sleek minimalism any day. Having stuff everywhere like this would be the visual equivalent of living in a noisy train station that’s never silent. Plus squares are ugly to my eyes.

    1. Anonymous says:

      Blæ, minimalism is just for those who can’t cope with stimulating surroundings…

      1. Anonymous says:

         Or for people who don’t need to be constantly stimulated

        1. Anonymous says:

          I must reply with the obvious “That, my good sir, is exactly what she said.”  But in all seriousness I’d like this in a sleek cherry wood.  Light wood, to me, looks bad.  The grain makes everything look busier than it could.

      2. Anonymous says:

         Or for people who don’t need to be constantly stimulated

      3. Anonymous says:

         Or for people who don’t need to be constantly stimulated

      4. Anonymous says:

         Or for people who don’t need to be constantly stimulated

  16. John David says:

    An inspiring shelf house.
    Thanks for sharing.
     

  17. V says:

    i love it!! i always loved the atmosphere of being surrounded by books, it always felt magical. now to make your collection your decor too, you can have that magic right at home too <3 and you'll never be able to complain about lack of storage place XD just remembering where you put it all…..

  18. V says:

    i love it!! i always loved the atmosphere of being surrounded by books, it always felt magical. now to make your collection your decor too, you can have that magic right at home too <3 and you'll never be able to complain about lack of storage place XD just remembering where you put it all…..

  19. Kristina Boryen says:

    Did anyone else think of the movie “Spirited Away”? The boiler room scene? Essentially exact same layout. Awesome.

    1. Megan Mount says:

      i did too im like omg cause i was watching spirited away wen i saw this and thats wat part i was on

  20. Maria Tsilimidou says:

    Just what I need!!

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