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Jakub SzczesnyArchitect of the narrowest house in the world
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Yakub Szczesny - The Architect of the Narrowest House in the World
Yakub Szczesny is a Polish architect who gained fame for his incredibly unique project - the Narrowest House in the World. This extraordinary residence has a width of only 122 centimeters, leaving one to wonder how life can possibly take place in such a strange dwelling. Regardless, the project garnered a lot of interest even during its development and was supported by the renowned Israeli writer Etgar Keret. In fact, the house is named The Keret House in his honor.
Biography
Yakub Szczesny, also known as Jakub Szczesny, resides in Poland and is well-known for his architectural projects in the capital city. He first presented his original concept of the Narrowest House during the WolaArt festival in 2009. After a few years, this bold and adventurous idea became a reality as the Narrowest House in the World was constructed in Warsaw, squeezed between two high-rise buildings. Surprisingly, very little space was required, with the house having a width of only 122 centimeters.
The building resembles an artistic installation when viewed from the street, but inside, it is a fully functional dwelling with some furniture, a bed, and a table. The house is designed with multiple levels to maximize the living space within its narrow dimensions. The first level houses a table and the second level serves as a sleeping area. It even includes a bathroom and a toilet. Although the house lacks conventional windows, the architect, Yakub Szczesny, thoughtfully incorporated a non-transparent glass front wall, allowing a considerable amount of natural light to filter through.
To enter the apartment, one must ascend a regular staircase, followed by a small spiral staircase, as there was not enough width to accommodate standard steps. The residence is officially named The Keret House, in honor of the contemporary Israeli writer Etgar Keret, who supported the project and even spent some time living in it shortly after its completion. Interestingly, the house was conceived as a temporary sanctuary for traveling writers.
While it cannot be considered a fully-functional apartment, the house stands as an original installation and an intriguing architectural solution. It is, without a doubt, a strong contender for the title of the Narrowest House in the World.
