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Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius ‘Sand Blinds’

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From now on you’ll be able to announce that the sands of time are running out without sounding too dramatic. And that is thanks to Mexican architecture company Álvaro Ramírez + Arquitectos. The people behind the idea of this creation might be fans of board games, Alias, in particular, since the idea of his design is based on an hourglass. Despite how closer-to-nature it looks and all the meditational vibes it creates, the final result was questioned by observant internet users. Check it out, would you want to have something like it in your place?

Behold, the window that functions just like an hourglass

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Image credits: Álvaro Ramírez + Arquitectos

However, some questions were raised by insightful observers

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

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Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

Mexican Enterprise Presents Simple, But Genius 'Sand Blinds'

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Neringa is a proud writer at Bored Panda who used to study English and French linguistics. Although she has many different interests, she's particularly drawn to covering stories about pop culture as well as history. While not at the office, this Panda enjoys creepy movies, poetry, photography and learning how to play the piano.

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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago

Too bad this can not work on an outside wall in a cold climate. I love the idea.

13points

Chris Arlott 5 years ago

So, when you flip the window, all the bird poop that was outside will be on the inside....... great.

12points

Ben Steinberg 5 years ago

Yeah, so NOW you can finally clean it without risking breaking your neck on a ladder. I see it as a positive.

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Panda Panda 5 years ago

Put ants in it.

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Monika Soffronow 5 years ago

Too bad this can not work on an outside wall in a cold climate. I love the idea.

13points

Chris Arlott 5 years ago

So, when you flip the window, all the bird poop that was outside will be on the inside....... great.

12points

Ben Steinberg 5 years ago

Yeah, so NOW you can finally clean it without risking breaking your neck on a ladder. I see it as a positive.

4points

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Panda Panda 5 years ago

Put ants in it.

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The Introverted Kitsune 5 years ago

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