Buildings with the combined functions of stable and barn can be found almost everywhere in the Alps they take the form of a specific typology called “tabià”. 

Image by Viviana Ferrario, 2005 (as in Tabià. Recupero dell’edilizia rurale alpina in Veneto, edited by Viviana Ferrario, Regione Veneto, 2006)

Tabià

The word Jarokha comes from the Hindi word ‘Jhankna’ which means to peek, or to see without being seen.

Jharokha

jharokha

झरोखा

If you are not sure which way the path continues, just follow an 'ometto', a 'little man', and it will show you the right way

Ometti - Viviana Quagliotto

Ometto

A sort of textile curtain in a rectangular format with one or several slits that marks the entrance to a shop, public bath, restaurant or bar.

Noren

noren

暖簾 のれん

A Chabutro or Chabutra is a structure meant for feeding birds and is located along the street or in open public spaces.

Photo by Jitu Misra - Chabutra

chabutro

ચબૂતરો

A Kolonihave is a small garden usually located within walking/cycling distance from the urban center, sometimes even right in the middle of it.

Kolonihave

Kolonihave /  Koloniträdgård

You can transport animals, children or friends, comfortably seated in the front box. 

Christiania bike

                               

Piole are typical alleys from Urbino, they all have an evident slope, formed by brick-ribbed ramps. 

Piola - Maria Giulia Guidi

Piola

A Naubat Khana/ Naggar Khana is a space that literally translates to ‘Drum House’, located in the upper storey of the main entrance to a palace/temple complex.

Photo by Dr. Manek Patel Setu - Naubat Khana

Naqqar Khana

नक़्क़ार ख़ाना / نقّار خانہ

The “Hand Wassen Dos” is a plastic box that contains water and lemon slices.

Hand Wassen Dos

    

When the interior space is tight, the occupants consider necessary to extend outside: thresholds are built between the house and the street.

Vascio

Soglia del Vascio

Massone is a constructive technique which includes raw earth and fibres. The mixing procedure needs the engagement of communities to build rural natural homes. 

Massone

Pani di terra

One way or another, it is cheerful how Aussies live the green patch across the road like a natural extension of their garden - or perhaps living room.

Picnic grass strip

Traffic island picnic

The telephone cabin is equipped with strobe lighting and even a mirrorball in a very 70’s atmosphere.