Architecture interests me. Partly because my sister studied it and partly because I am in awe of the many wonderful things that man can make/build. Now there are traditionally beautiful buildings in the world. Then we have the types that make you go "whoa!" I have gathered here 10 that I dream of seeing in this lifetime. These 10 are what I call the "magical-strange" types, if you know what I mean...
1. Ferdinand Cheval Palace
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This was built by a French postman and called Le Palais Ideal or the Ideal Palace. Experts call it an example of "naive art." Sounds rather mean, doesn't it? But I guess it doesn't matter now because the place looks eerily gorgeous. Looks like a sand castle made by fairies or something.
2. Conch Shell House
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This is located in Isla Mujeres, Mexico. This one is obviously beach-themed. It was designed by Octavio Ocampo. Could he be Poseidon in human form?
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3. Hobbit House
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You can't get any more magical than a house inspired by J.R.R. Tolkien. The best part about this house (location: Wales, UK) is that it is a low-impact structure; it was built with the environment in mind. Here is a fact that blows my mind: it has a fridge cooled by air coming from underground, through foundations. That is insanely cool.
4. Stone House
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This awesome structure can be found in Portugal. It looks like something straight out of a Studio Ghibli movie, doesn't it? It must be cold inside...
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5. Wooden Gagster House
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This reminds me a bit of A Series of Unfortunate Events. It was built by an ex-convict, who has claimed that he only intended to build a 2-storey wooden cabin. He ended up with a 144-feet, 13-floor house that didn't look anywhere near complete. Sadly, this has been demolished so seeing this will forever remain a dream.
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6. Nautilus House
Photo Credit: beautiful life
Located in Mexico City, this residence sure made my eyes bulge. In appreciation. I imagine that this is a house conjured by mermaids but in reality, two talented human beings designed this. You should check out the interior of this house; every detail follows the overall shell/beach theme. Truly incredible.
7. Teakettle Building
Photo Credit: taberandrew
I like teapots so I had to include this. It's not particularly astounding but I find it cute. In a huge kind of way.
8. The Basket Building
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So you have this and the tea kettle... Methinks there is a giant somewhere who lost his basket and tea kettle while having a picnic. This one is located in Ohio. It is the headquarters of a company that makes baskets. Of course.
9. Mushroom House
Photo Credit: The Rocketeer
Another building reminiscent of Studio Ghibli. In my opinion, that is. This one is in the Hyde Park section of Cincinatti, Ohio. I wonder if anyone has bought this house.
10. La Pedrera
Photo Credit: J.Salmoral
Of course I had to include a structure by Antonio Gaudi. There are parts of this structure that are just too awesome to describe, from the roof to the ventilation towers to the balconies. Oh how I wish I can visit this place someday...
Have you been to these places? Care to share with us what you thought of them? What other beautifully strange structures should I have included in this list?
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