I enjoy modern architecture however it's a shame that you have to be on the upper-financial end to be able to live in some of these great structures. Dwell magazine has opened me up to what is being done to provide stylish, affordable, modern housing.
In the same manner Ikea has brought low-cost contemporary furnishings, there are some architects doing the same with prefab dwellings. Prefab home being the more politically correct alternative to "trailer". I got to check out some of these possible new concepts in housing at the Walker Art Center over the weekend.
The concept of giving prefab-homes a face-lift is great. I just wish the architects would break away from the typical rectangle shape that we have come to associate with trailers. Many of the designs incorporate that tired standard. However, the other end of the spectrum presents structures so insane that they'll never make it off the drawing board.
In our world "trailer" life has become the epitome of tacky. It's a shame because for some people that is all that they can afford. It's nice to know that there may someday be other options. For more information and examples be sure to check out Dwell's contest @ thedwellhome.com
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