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H House and Garden magazine: H The House of the future (David Hammons): Located on the corner of America and Reid Streets in downtown Charleston, The House of the Future is a project initiated by artist David Hammons for the 1991 Spoleto Festival USA’s 15th anniversary exhibition. Inspired by the vernacular of the Charleston “Skinny House,” Hammons and local contractor Albert Halston built a six foot wide, two structures story as the pointed gesture to the ubiquitous architecture of the historic city. Situated diagonally on the corner lot, The House of the Future represents a community where corner stores, corner churches, and corner gathering spots are central parts of life. Created using a patchwork of varying architectural styles seen on Charleston homes, small placards label these styles and the house thus functions as a learning tool for the neighborhood youth. The House of the Future, An installation by David Hammons Written by Arden Sherman. H Hoover: New Hoover Convertible, 1980 ( Jeff Koons)