Residential architecture, 3rd prize

Seaweed House

Liu Zhigang(China)


   
  1. The village features a string of houses which are constructed with seaweeds as material.  
   
  2. The roof looks like the pyramid.  
   
  3. The houses are built and connected according to the topographical features.  
   
  4. A typical seaweed house with three large rooms in it.  
   
  5. The walls are also coated with thick seaweeds.  
   
  7. The door is covered by seaweed, too.  
   
  8. Typical porch of a rural residence.  
   
  9. A stone hitching post.  

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