Contemporary Birdhouses

Our friends over at Design Commission in Seattle are opening up their office for an interesting exhibition – birdhouses. Over twenty top artists from around the world will show just how far the traditional wooden box birdhouse can be taken.

The press release reads:

The structures—of laminated wood, plastic, clay, and even stainless steel—include several designed especially for this show. They range in size from a six-inch creation to a 2-foot birdhouse.

The eclectic mix includes Modern Birdhouses’ sleek architect-designed homes made with oil-finished teak, stainless steel screws, and sandblasted aluminum roofs. For a little whimsy, there’s even J. Schatz’s colorful ceramic birdhouses shaped like eggs. Seattle artists Erich Ginder and Toi Sennhauser are also contributing original pieces to the show.

Design Commission: The Modern Birdhouse

Details for the event at The Purple List