Hojin’s Southwest Orlando Real Estate Scoop

WonderWorks has got to be the only upside down house around town and it’s right here in SW Orlando on International Drive. It’s a neoclassically designed building except for the obvious fact that the darn thing’s upside down. Neoclassical architecture began in the mid 18th century as a reaction to Rococo style and an outgrowth [...]

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The 2008 International Builders Show is now underway at the Orlando Convention Center and will continue until the 16th. One of the homes that premieres at this event is the 2008 New American Home which is an embodiment of cutting edge design, innovative building materials, and the latest technologies in the building industry. The 6,725 [...]

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The Tumbleweed Tiny House Company has been designing and building tiny homes averaging about 120 square feet since 1997. Most of the designs can be placed on a trailer and offers an alternative to classic Winnebago. Imagine the looks you’d get pulling one of these bad boys to a tailgate party or trailer park. I [...]

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Having a home can be as easy as a push of a button. The Illy Push Button Home designed by Adam Kalkin is a home built within a shipping container. You press a button and in 90 seconds, viola. The container transforms into a home complete with a kitchen, dining area, bedroom, living room, and [...]

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The Chateaux des Reves on Park Avenue in Windermere is the most recent addition to the architectural landscape on Lake Butler by renowned architect John Henry. The mix of Greco Roman and French Renaissance architecture was purposefully designed to contrast the bevy of Mediterranean styles that dominate the landscape along the shores of this prestigious [...]

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One prominent building of single spire modern design that stands out driving around SW Orlando is the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints located off Apopka-Vineland Rd. at 9000 Windy Ridge Rd., Windermere, FL 34786. The Orlando Temple was built in October of 1994 and sits on 13 acres. It has 4 ordinance [...]

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It’s Halloween today but I bet this one will still be difficult to sell. Perhaps with the right price and marketing? Or…. maybe not.

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I noticed this post on the freshome blog about the world’s first toilet home. It was built in Suweon, South Korea by the World Toilet Association. It’s called “Haewoojae” which translates into “a place of sanctuary where one can solve their worries”. What? You can find more photos and additional info at Freshome.  

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The Quattro Cavalli horse fountain at Veranda Park has recently been completed after months of construction. The bronze horse sculpture was created by artisans in Pietra Santa, Italy to be an exact replica of the horse sculptures that sit at the world renowned St. Mark’s Basilica in Venice, Italy.

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