Shelter

If you've ever wanted to own a fallout shelter of your own, this might be your chance: a bonafide Cold War nuclear bunker dating back to the 1950s is about to head to auction, starting at approximately $20,000.

Inspired by the technology behind super-strong kite-surfing wings, French company Exod has developed the Air Station POD-01, a portable, inflatable housing solution. The capsule inflates in five minutes and has enough room for up to four people.

Though it resembles a simple shed at first glance, there's more than meets the eye to BYRÓ architekti's Garden Pavilion. Situated on a lush garden plot in Prague, the tiny retreat's front-facing facade can be raised to open up the cabin to the outside.

A WWII bunker in England has been transformed into a remarkable vacation home. UK studio Corstorphine & Wright worked to retain the original character of the bunker while adding a "bomb blast" glazed opening to provide superb views of the coastline.

Kristie Wolfe's many different getaways have included everything from a big potato to a hobbit house community. Her latest project involves the creation of five fire lookout towers envisioned as the perfect location for watching the night sky.

Sir Norman Foster is typically associated with huge projects like supertall skyscrapers, but his latest design sees the architect tackle something much more modest, creating a safe and sturdy shelter for displaced people in collaboration with Holcim.

New Zealand-based Dreadnort Boats, not surprisingly, is best known for its watercraft. That said, the company has now unveiled a multi-use portable structure called the POD ... which will definitely get its user noticed.

Each year, the Winter Stations competition transforms beach lifeguard stations in Toronto into temporary structures. The winners for 2023 have now been revealed and consist of an eclectic collection of huts, art installations, and simple shelters.

Zaha Hadid Architects is best known for designing high-profile buildings, but its latest project sees the firm focus on creating flexible tent-like shelters for displaced people that are being distributed in Syria, Turkey and Yemen.

Los Angeles-based tiny house company Vika Living has recently revealed a compact Accessory Dwelling Unit called the Vika One, which is fully prefabricated and delivered flat-packed on-site, to simply unfold into position within an hour.

Many campers protect their outdoor seating area from the rain by covering it with a tarpaulin, suspended between nearby trees. The Shelter takes what looks like an easier, more versatile approach, as it's a stand-alone tarp that can be put up anywhere.

A very different style of hammock tent, the iDome Shelter uses a stout aluminum, steel and carbon frame to hoist up to 1,000 pounds off the ground. It can keep you and a friend lounging blissfully while also holding gear over top the critters below.