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The Porta Hedge

Driving through our neighborhood last week, we noticed the Porta Hedge parked in front of a row of stores. Since we live in LA, we were positive it was in our neck of the woods for filming purposes...
 
 

In order to learn more, we jumped online to find out what the Porta Hedge was all about. Apparently, it was in Echo Park for its 2009 Summer Tour. Covered with thousands of recycled Christmas Trees and dotted with fake Blue Jays and Cardinals, at a glance it appears realistic. Surprisingly, the interior of the Porta Hedge's is a great model for small space living.

A combination of chalkboards, organic wood accents and custom cabinets for maximum efficiency, the Porta Hedge's decor is minimal and classic. The interior also houses a remote observation system which allows you to take an inconspicuous peek outside. Justin Shull, artist and creator of the Porta Hedge describes it as a "self-sustainable hedge" complete with solar panels to run the day-to-day operations. And while the hedge on wheels blurs the line between indoors and out, it's small space decor and eco-friendly design is definitely worth noticing. For more info on the Porta Hedge's many function click here.


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Comments (4)

I'm not getting this - What's it for?

posted by bepsf on August 3rd 2009 at 5:55pm
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There is one at the botanical garden in DC too, and I don't understand what it's for either...

posted by Rosie on August 3rd 2009 at 9:20pm
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The idea is interesting but the exterior looks tacky and i'm not sure what you use it for either- camping? why are there no windows?

posted by heidiframpton on August 4th 2009 at 10:26am
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i saw one driving in downtown Denver yesterday, it made me laugh, and i wondered what it was for but it slipped my mind. now i know, that's funny...

posted by pseudodesigns on August 4th 2009 at 5:12pm
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