Did you know the $10,000,000 OMG! Fund has chosen five recipients from India who will now get a chance to create sustainable spaces to be included in Airbnb’s OMG! Category? Yes, you heard it right! From a Molar to Invisible Home to Himalayan Fruit Shaped Bedrooms, some 5 quirkiest Airbnb Homes will soon become a reality. The recipients will each receive up to $100,000 USD to make their epic creations possible. These quirky homes will most probably be guest-ready by Summer 2023 and will be available as part of Airbnb’s OMG! Category.
1. Himalayan Fruit Shaped Bedrooms Created By Arun M.
What are your thoughts on enjoying a getaway in a Kafal (Myrica esculenta) shaped bedroom located at a height of 6900 ft from sea level? Well, this particular home will have a ‘bunch’ of Kafal shaped valley view rooms, joined by a leaf solar bridge on top. You will soon be able to book the cozy Airbnb stay in the Makkumath village of Uttarakhand.
Each room will have a unique paint shade, ranging from green to dark maroon, to represent the varying shades of Kafal. Sustainability is a major focus while constructing it and the rooms will have mud flooring. The bedrooms will have verandahs for guests to enjoy the scenic views outside.
2. Sustainable And Habitable Giant Molar Tooth Created By Pewly D.
The Sustainable And Habitable Giant Molar Tooth Created By Pewly D is located in a small forest in Tripura. The Molar residence, resembling a real tooth, is signed with organic shapes, and locally sourced sustainable materials.
Speaking about the space, creator Pewly said, “I’m a nature-inspired architect and children’s book author, who’s always aspired to bridge the gap between architecture in fantasy worlds and real life. My proposed project is a sustainable and habitable giant molar tooth, located in private woodland in Northeast India.”
Pewly added that the idea for it was first conceptualized in a fantasy book she authored about teeth-dwelling beings. The creator revealed that she is excited about turning this idea into an actual living space for Airbnb guests.
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3. Sprout House Farm Stay Created By Milind S.
Created By Milind S, the Sprout House will be an organic living experience for Airbnb guests. The space will be constructed on the banks of the Krishna river, next to a thriving biodiversity spot of Maharashtra. And the cherry on top is that the Sprout House will be at a drivable distance from Pune.
Talking about the creation, Milind S. said, “Sprout House is more than just a place to stay and eat. It’s about living in nature and getting back to the basics.”
He also revealed that the goal is to get more farmers to use organic farming methods, consider operating a farm-stay as one of their other consistent revenue streams, and get more people to live an organic lifestyle.
4. Mischievous Mango Mansion created by Rajan E.
The Mischievous Mango Mansion created by Rajan E. will be located in the southern part of India in Natham near Madurai Tamil Nadu. Surrounded by beautiful mango trees consisting of various mango types native to India, the mansion will be unique with its top view and a front view illustrating the different mango sizes and shapes for style.
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5. Invisible Farmhouse At A Mango Orchard Created By Ankur A.
This ‘Invisible’ farmhouse will have fields on one side and an orchard on the other. Located on an ancestral farm in Gabhana, Aligarh, close to Delhi, the external walls of the Invisible Farmhouse will have seamless reflective glass and metal to reflect the branches, leaves, and the sky. This will completely camouflage the presence of the house.
Talking about the inspiration behind the idea of the Invisible Farmhouse Airbnb, Ankur said, “The inspiration for the idea came after visiting my friend’s family in Gabhana, Aligarh, who have been remarkable custodians of these Mango orchards for generations.”
The creator further added that the invisible house will be a place that encourages reconciling with nature by completely dissolving within the orchard. This is a design for people who like to escape from the hustle and bustle of urban life.
Now that you know of these quirky airbnb homes, do tell us which one is your favourite in the comment section below!
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