Walking House... but barely

Okay, Dutch designer N55's walking house gets a limp, grudging clap for doing what it says, but really, I was imaging a New England gothic mansion scurrying across the New Hampshire hillside upon arachnid-like stilts. I mean, really, N55. I expect my walking houses to at least manage the 4 minute millimeter.

N55's Walking House Actually Walks [Treehugger]

[#1 posted by mabwiddershins , October 22, 2008 7:38 AM]

It's no Howl's Moving Castle, is it?

[#2 posted by RedShirt77 , October 22, 2008 7:43 AM]

Lame, They couldn't even make a walking RV with a roof on it?

This thing isn't even a walking dorm room.

[#3 posted by michaelportent , October 22, 2008 9:18 AM]

What the hell? First walking tables for plants, now walking houses?! My brain just can't cope with this sudden wave of moving things that should be stationary.

[#4 posted by Takuan , October 22, 2008 9:52 AM]

chicken legs?

[#5 posted by mabwiddershins , October 22, 2008 1:20 PM]

How about this church-tank? I especially like the mine rollers.

http://www.kuksi.com/?q=node/656

[#6 posted by Emmanuel , October 23, 2008 1:15 AM]

Be careful not to be caught in traffic !

[#7 posted by Anonymous , October 23, 2008 3:59 AM]

"Dutch designer N55's ..."
yes, Dutch... in the same way BoingBoing is a well-known Canadian website.

[#8 posted by Anonymous , October 23, 2008 7:09 AM]

I'm pretty sure N55 are Danish, not Dutch. Check the Site The Settles All Disputes:- http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N55_(art_collective)

[#9 posted by MichaelRN , October 23, 2008 9:37 AM]

@ Takuan: yeah, Baba Yaga was the first thing that came to my mind, too.

[#10 posted by Daemon , October 23, 2008 10:10 AM]

#4 - gah! you stole my line!

[#11 posted by Dougall , October 23, 2008 10:55 AM]

Here's a better one - check out all the attached accessories!

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Image:Templeofrosycross.png

[#12 posted by chromal , October 23, 2008 2:08 PM]

I really believe it should have a bathroom, kitchen, and sleeping area to be considered a house. c_c

[#13 posted by theMage , October 23, 2008 4:02 PM]

I guess you wouldnt spill your coffee while it was moving...

[#14 posted by Anonymous , November 16, 2008 9:41 AM]

Fuck walking houses - how about cities?

Let's not forget the 1960s avant-garde group Archigram's notorious idea for the Walking City:

http://www.phd-arch.com/Archigram_walkingcity.jpg