Saturday, October 12, 2013

Disused public bus converted into housing with penthouse

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An Israeli has transformed a public bus in disuse in a two-story apartment, which includes a penthouse on the roof. The solution appeared in alternative to high housing rents in force in Israel.

Avishari Reuven, of 34 years, was looking for alternative forms of accommodation, after returning from a trip to India. At the beginning, sought common caravans but high prices and claustrophobic spaces led him to abandon the idea. Instead, he chose to buy a disused bus, on sale for € 7,400 ($ 22 million). Buses with more than 20 years, according to the Israeli law, must be withdrawn from circulation, even if they are in good condition-as seems to be the case.

Given the increasing rental prices and purchase of dwellings in the country, the value that Reuven invested is considered very low, considering we ended up buying a House. Left him enough to acquire the materials needed for the renewal of the vehicle and its transformation in a suite on wheels. Its great asset was knowing work in carpentry, plumbing and welding, so didn't have to pay the labor.

The Green Prophet reports that housing was equipped with kitchen, bathroom, living room and even a guest room as penthouse. The trunk and the basement of the bus have been converted into storage spaces. The water needed for housing comes from a tank placed on the roof. And a staircase linking the two floors.

The project involved a small-scale design process that allowed to reduce costs, but also create a true feeling of affinity for the work. In the future, Reuven wait convert over three public buses home furniture for this time, sell them.

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