Keret House is a structure and art installation in Warsaw, Poland.
It was designed by architect Jakub Szczàsny through the Centrala architecture firm and has been described as the narrowest house in the world, measuring 92cm at the thinnest point and 152cm at the widest point.
The two-story art installation is named after the Israeli writer and director Etgar Keret, who was the first tenant of the building.
The iron structure is spread over two floors and has a bedroom, a kitchen, a bathroom and a living area.
It has two non-opening windows, with sunlight also entering through the translucent glass panels that make up the walls. The entire interior is painted white and the building's electricity is obtained from a neighboring building.
The house has custom water and sewage technology and is not connected to the water systems provided by the city. Due to its small size, the building only houses a small fridge for 2 drinks, and the occupants use a ladder to move from one level to another. The entrance is via retractable stairs which, once closed, become the living area.
The construction of the Keret House was supported by the Warsaw City Hall and the Polish Modern Art Foundation. The house is classified as an "art installation" because it does not meet Polish building regulations, even if it is used as a residence.
In 2019 it was named one of the most iconic houses in the world and included in a list of international projects awarded by the architecture portal Iconic Houses.
Keret House is located between Chàodna Street 22 and Azelazna Street 74 in Warsaw, and is designated as the narrowest house in the world. The structure was installed between a pre-war house and an apartment building. Keret said staying at Keret House is like a "memorial to my family": the families of his parents died during World War II when Nazi Germany occupied Poland.
Keret House
Address: Zelazna 74, 00-875 Warszawa
Phone: +48 22 826 27 53
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