A House Built Of Bookcases

If you've been reading C&H for any length of time, you probably know that I'm just a little obsessed with books and bookshelves. I'd love to have a library in my dream home, complete with floor-to-ceiling shelves. And who can forget the odyssey with the salvaged Borders bookshelf? (By the way - it was well worth the insane effort!)

So when I stumbled across a house built of bookcases, I had to share. According to a post written by our friends at Bit Rebels, the house was created in Japan a few years ago by a designer named Nendo.

Look closely, and you'll notice that bookshelves were used to create exterior walls. There's an additional overhang to help protect the books from the elements, as well as a cozy spot of floor that makes a great place to plop down with a good book.

   

Plus, the home fosters a communal spirit, too, as visitors who pass by are encouraged to stop and read a book.

Admittedly, this may not be the best idea for most climates in the United States unless you could build an additional protective barrier to keep rain, snow and wind away from the books. Still, however, it's a terribly creative idea and one that I wouldn't mind trying to emulate should I ever build my own home.

What do you think? Would you live in a home built from bookcases?

Photos courtesy of Bit Rebels