We have more than a sneaking suspicion if we were left to our own devices with an unlimited bank account and a blank slate for a residential design, we'd find ourselves with many of the same interior architectural features that Asahi Kasei’s Plus-Nyan house offers its four-legged residents. And you have to check out the cat bathroom below the jump...
The whole house is like a cat gymnasium, but thoughtfully designed to integrate each element mostly invisibly with the rest of the homes architectural details, including tunnels (we still like this pet tunnel the best), shelving and integrated cat-proof surfaces. We especially like the integration of the kitty litter box in the same location as where their bipedal slaves do their business; our cats have a disturbing curiosity of watching us whilst upon the throne, so it would be funny to go be going together at the same time.
The other feature we love is the corner "stairway" that mimics the human option, ascending up to the rafters and even out to a rooftop outdoor area. Our indoor-only cats would certainly love the option to parade outside for some fresh air too, so we're not going to be sharing this site with them anytime soon. But check out more of this amazing residence here yourself.
Note: ATLA reader Pamela reminded us to offer a link with translated text here.
[via Modern Cat]
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This guy's gone off the deep end...
view bepsf's profile
Pet lovers often do [raising hand]
view gregory's profile
oh my god, those kitties are so CUTE!
view sparkle's profile
My cats are jealous (secertly I am too).
view Signe's profile
OH MY GOODNESS!! I can't EVEN believe it.. this is thee most amazing thing I have EVER seen! My only question is-- (hee hee), if they got a home improvement loan, did they tell the loan officer what it was really for?
view Margiefriend's profile
If i were not alleric i would do this for my (thoretical) cats. As it is, the dog is just not THAT into heights. But yeah, i have design elements catering to him. potty bells that match the decor, etc.
view DahliaCactus's profile
If I only could, I would. Even if it was only to get the cardboard boxes and paper out of the living room.
view hmr's profile
Pretty incredible. Certainly not showing this to my kitty. What he doesn't know can't hurt him.
view azure's profile
The bathroom is a bit weird, but the actual structures he build for them are really nice. Normally a "cat-friendly" home screams bright colors and get cheesy quick. This one incorporates the cat walks without taking attention from the design on the home and possible furniture in it. If you're going to go all out for your pet, this is how to do it the right way!
How many cats does this person have anyway?
view Kimber's profile
There are two plans for dogs and another one for cats as well. These are part of Asahi Kasei Corp's product line of prefab earthquake resistant, fire-resistant homes. I think.
view Hope's profile
I love how well-integrated into the look of the place all the stairs and beams are, rather than screaming, cat climber! I would just love to have this stuff all over my condo, as would the kitty.
view Pixie's profile
I'm sorry to bring this up, but is it sanitary to have soooo many cats walking around above cooking surfaces, etc.?
view Haruki's profile
This is AMAZING! I'm bookmarking this for inspiration...
view Rachel@oneprettything.com's profile
OH.MY.GOD. i want this place! i want a hundred cats and then i want this place!
i love it.
view kdkaboom's profile
wow. this is so cool! (and I'm a dog person!)
view jenniejenjen's profile
and I love the fourth picture at the very top, with the itty bitty kitty clinging on the steps~ kawaii!
view jenniejenjen's profile
It would really suck if one of the cats got mad at you, they could jump on your head with claws outstretched. This is something my cat would enjoy when I don't let him steal my hair ties :(
view pileofkittens's profile
In my next life I want to come back as a cat & live in this house. This is feline paradise.
view Kat1's profile
That looks really cool! There's a couple in San Diego who have redesigned their house for their cats with similar items like the catwalks and stairs. Their house is all done in bright Mexican colors - very different from the cool sparseness of the Japanese design. They even published a book with lots of photos (here's a link to the amazon.com listing). And it seems that even HGTV included them in a recent show.
Me, I settle for just letting my cats jump on tables and counters, and leave the windowsills free for them to jump up top the higher furniture. They sure do like a view!
view elkit's profile
Ah that's amazing! I love it!
view bathory's profile
Well done. Mixes right in with other architectural elements in the space (so it doesn't look as overboard cat crazy as it seems conceptually). Much more attractive than cheap industrial grey carpeting on a stick.
view reb's profile
this would be SO cool for a design of a cat rescue or temporary cat boarding house when owners go on vacation.
view brookejoy's profile
I love how the cat runs are so integrated with the design of the house. Really inspiring - simple and clean. My cats would be beside themselves!
view rouchebot's profile
Sweet. It's cat-friendly but still totally decorative.
And yeah, I'd draw the line at letting them perch over the counter. Besides the cat fur issue, I'm afraid Magellan would leap down from on high and carry off a chicken tender.
view whytephoenix's profile
eeeew, having all of those cats around would be gross
view fardaesm's profile
http://www.theonion.com/content/node/35290
view spinsLPs's profile
I am so in love with this house. I want this and 10 more cats!
view La loca's profile
My cats would love that, but they do have their own bedroom set up, outdoor run and the run of the house during the day with lots of fluffy blankets to sleep on. I would want to come back as one of my cats, they have the good life.
view HereOrOverThere's profile
Alright - I have been considering putting kitty ramps in but didn't really think I'd get around to it but with this push, I think a wall ledge and ramp better go in the computer room NOW and I can velcro some faux fur beds along the way for them to nap in :)
view gibbylet's profile
OK, that is kitty heaven!
view kaanswfm's profile
its so beautiful!!!! so well done and those have to be the happiest kitties ever. mine think they are living well just having a wide window sill on which to recline. i feel so guilty now.....
view sassydo's profile
how did i miss this post before? it's fantastic! i'm going to use some of these ideas. kismet, because since this morning i've been meditating on how to make something like this:
http://gallery.apartmenttherapy.com/photo/090408petdesignuhuruhousetour/3acollageof%20catstuff
the coincidence is fantastic.
view *heather leaf*'s profile
Amazing! I will never let my cats see this one, they'll kill me!
view Stratos's profile
OMG.... the translated page is FRIKKIN HILARIOUS!!
You have to go see (read) it!
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