Parasitic structures rely on a host building for support or services. Here's 10 of the best examples, including experimental housing for the homeless, a secluded artist's studio and a house-shaped wooden hut affixed to the side of a hotel.

Manifest Destiny, US, by Mark Reigelman and Jenny Chapman
To push the boundaries of where an urban dweller could take up residence in a bustling city, artist Mark Reigelman and architect Jenny Chapman suspended a temporary, house-shaped wooden hut to the side of a San Francisco hotel.
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CN Tower, Canada, by Quadrangle
This proposal by Quadrangle would see clusters of parasitic apartment units attached to the sides of Toronto's CN Tower by drilling supports into the concrete, giving the giant communications building and tourist attraction a pixellated appearance. Find out more about CN Tower ?

Hidden Studio, Spain, by Fernando Abellanas
When building his own studio, Fernando Abellanas chose an unexpected location ? the underside of a graffiti-covered bridge in Valencia. The self-taught designer has made use of the concrete infrastructure to form a roof and walls.
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Light House, US, by All(zone)
To combat the soaring cost of living in tropical cities, Bangkok studio All(zone) designed a series of low-budget micro dwellings that can be assembled in unfinished high-rise buildings that are often home to squatters.
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