The Onion House “Life is probably round” — Vincent van Gogh in a letter to his brother Theo “…we live in the roundness of life, like a walnut that becomes round in its shell.” — Gaston Bachelard, The Poetics of Space Since childhood, I have often had this notion that my ideal house would be built like an onion—that is to say, round and in layers. Although I despise the onion as a vegetable
"Since childhood, I have often had this notion that my ideal house would be built like an onion—that is to say, round and in layers. Although I despise the onion as a vegetable qua vegetable, I must admit that as an architectural ideal it is irreproachable."
An alternative structure for your round layered house: the chambered nautilus?
Ramya! I also love the glass bead earrings, your quote from Van Gogh is a very inspiring opening :-),. I love everything this on your Friday column! keep on writing Ramya and keep on inspiring with your lovely thoughts!
"Since childhood, I have often had this notion that my ideal house would be built like an onion—that is to say, round and in layers. Although I despise the onion as a vegetable qua vegetable, I must admit that as an architectural ideal it is irreproachable."
An alternative structure for your round layered house: the chambered nautilus?
Ooh, that’s a good idea! “The Nautilus House” has a much better ring than “The Onion House,” I have to say 😂
Ramya! I also love the glass bead earrings, your quote from Van Gogh is a very inspiring opening :-),. I love everything this on your Friday column! keep on writing Ramya and keep on inspiring with your lovely thoughts!
Thank you so much!! So glad you enjoyed :)