November 18, 2005
Unusual and Unique Birdhouses
Birdhouses to go with the Frank Gehry outdoor furniture we just posted on are actually available, would you believe? Artist/designer Tom Dukich designed one, won awards and is now selling them to the masses. He was inspired by Gehry's Guggenheim in Bilbao to create a functional birdhouse with a contemporary aesthetic–hence the stainless steel material. The top swings open for cleaning, the soft finish reflects the surrounding landscape, there are twenty vent slots, drainage holes in the bottom, and even a tiny ladder inside so that the baby birds can climb up when they're fledged and ready to fly. Isn't that sweet? Obviously these interesting variations on the traditional birdhouse are impervious to squirrels. Less obvious is that they have been rigorously tested for heat buildup during summer months. Follow the links to read all about them and contact the artist. They cost $179.95, including a pole and ground stake or house mount and can be ordered in custom sizes and/or made out of titanium. Thank goodness.
Museum Birdhouses [via Land+Living]