It’s not exactly modern architecture, but this DIY Cardboard Cat Playhouse from MarthaStewart.com could be a good starting point for you to test your design skills. Follow the step-by-step instructions provided here to create this kitty abode using the simplest materials and tools.
March 24th, 2009 at 7:50 am
Very nice cat playhouse. Here’s a link to a very poor photograph of a four story cat playhouse that I made a few years ago. It has a bit more of an industrial / modern aesthetic than Martha’s version.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/designit/223752393/in/set-1614217/
John
March 24th, 2009 at 11:44 am
Pretty impressive, Martha. Even MORE impressive, John!
March 24th, 2009 at 1:44 pm
My cats would destroy this in half the time it would take me to construct it. Cute but woudn’t survive 5 mins in my house..lol
March 24th, 2009 at 3:39 pm
John, I looked up the pix you posted in your response, and I think it is great! I actually like it better than Martha’s because it is larger and looks like it is so much more fun for your cat!
March 24th, 2009 at 4:21 pm
spify i want one
March 25th, 2009 at 7:13 am
Oh, I’m making that for myself, but on a much smaller scale. I have started one before, with no windows. I’ll make one with windows now.
March 30th, 2009 at 11:28 am
What a great idea! I’m going to try to make one the next time I have a big cardboard box laying around…
May 27th, 2009 at 9:56 am
Cute idea! My only concern is the glue. My two kitties just love to eat anything that’s in their way, and I’m concerned that they’d eat parts of the playhouse (including glue). Do you think the glue might be toxic? I’ve been trying to find information about it on the net but I’ve yet to find anything.