Are you looking for an exceptional hosting experience? Airbnb has announced the winner of the “OMG! Fund”, which shows us the craziest and most remarkable building ideas for housing. As part of the $10,000,000, OH MY GOD! Funds, 100 ambitious designers, architects and manufacturers from more than 20 countries/regions were chosen from thousands of entries worldwide.
The winning concepts stood out for their unique and innovative design, environmental awareness and creative approaches to providing immersive visitor experiences. Recipients will each receive up to US$100,000 to make their imaginative dreams come true and will design, build and decorate their spaces over the next ten months to be visitors by summer 2023.
The judging panel includes interior designer and fashion icon Iris Apfel, architecture expert Koichi Takada, Airbnb Superhost Kristie Wolfe and Airbnb Vice President of Experiential Bruce Vaughn.
“What an amazing journey it has been to be part of the OMG! Fund review process. There were so many inspiring stories and destinations I had never heard of before that I now look forward to visiting said ‘Potato House’ juror and designer Kristie Wolfe. ‘As a builder, I can’t wait to see these ideas come to life. These are more than just places to spend the night.’ – each offers a complete experience!
The tens of thousands of entries ranged from science fiction literature, but certain natural aspects and architectural motifs were particularly popular: 400 concepts offered breathtaking views of the night sky; 961 ideas included music in some form; 777 fruit-inspired designs; while wine inspired 680 others. 7,931 participants presented a sustainable energy source; 1,214 concepts incorporated treehouses, 389 featured suspended buildings, and 509 mushroom-inspired entrances.
OMG’s! Fund recipient Pablo C. from Mexico said, “Inspiration came from the works of many science fiction films” and added, “The idea was to do something out of the ordinary, never seen before, something rare and beautiful that would impress anyone. To be human. The result is an organically shaped spaceship – a six meter high pillar, embraced 360 degrees by trees.
Additionally, another fund recipient, Ignacio R. from Chile, the originator of the floating avocado house idea “talks about the connection to nature. I have spent most of my life on our family farm – the fondest childhood memories come from there. He has something so special that just resonates with me. That’s why I have this dream, this vocation, to share it with more people.
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