Skysphere: Solar-Powered Man Cave In The Sky

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Since the term “man cave” is more a state of mind than a physical description, it’s no surprise some visionary dude den designers are thinking outside the boxy basements from which the term originated. New Zealand-based graphic designer and engineer Jono Williams (above) is one of those visionaries and his creation – The Skysphere – is visionary in more ways than one: it offers occupants 360-degree views of the surrounding countryside.

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The Skysphere is a hockey puck-shaped habitat offering 270 square feet of living space perched atop a 33-ft tall column. One ascends a ladder built into the column to access this unique, one-of-a-kind apartment located in bucolic rural New Zealand… wonder what the sheep think of this otherworldly intruder?

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Williams spent about 3,000 hours constructing The Skysphere, and that doesn’t include time spent in classes learning everything from welding to wind simulation testing. The result is a spacious habitat in the sky – call it a man cave if you like but the apartment appeals to either gender. Best of all, environmentally-speaking, The Skysphere is solar-powered and thus optimally suited to those seeking an ultra-modern, off-the-grid lifestyle.