this extremely rare futuro house, designed by finnish architect matti suuronen in 1968, is currently for sale to the highest bidder/offer. located in ōtautahi, christchurch, the prefabricated UFO-like dwelling is one of less than 10 remaining in new zealand. reminiscent of a flying saucer, the relocatable pod is made from fiberglass-reinforced polyester plastic, while it measures four meters (13 feet) in height and eight meters (26 feet) in diameter.

extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealandall images courtesy of futuro christchurch new zealand

 

 

fewer than 100 futuro houses were built during the late 1960s and early 1970s, while there are approximately 63 original ones in existence across the world right now. christchurch was the production location for ‘futuro homes ltd’ in new zealand, where only 12 units were built for the entire country in the early 1970’s, including two prototypes produced for the 1974 commonwealth games. this particular futuro house is one of the less than ten remaining in the country, and it’s currently for sale to the highest bidder via futuro christchurch new zealand.extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand

 

 

the prefab home is relocatable and ready to ship to any location, while its interior has been cleared, providing ‘a clean slate from which to work.’ it comes with original marimekko couches, historical’ plaques installed around interior surfaces, and an original fibreglass kitchen bench. additionally, the new owner will ‘inherit’ two fibreglass shelving wall units (with an additional two in storage), as well as the original mattress and window molds.extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand extremely rare 1960's futuro UFO house hits the market in new zealand

 

 

project info:

 

name: futuro christchurch new zealand

deadline sale: midday saturday, december 5, 2020, unless sold prior