Artist cum architect Adam Kalkin experiments with forms of living based on or created out of cheap industrial and often prefabricated elements. This shows how irrelevant esthetics are in the creation of enjoyable living environments!
Check his work at: http://www.architectureandhygiene.com/
It reminds me a bit sometimes of Jean Nouvel's 'Nemausus' housing project in Nimes and ofcourse of Lacaton&Vassal's architectures.
Link to Lacaton & Vassal architects: http://www.lacatonvassal.com/
