PS My favorite has to be the Steampunk House but it ain't easy to choose. I want to live in a Jayson Fann Spirit Nest ! https://dengarden.com/misc/Unusual-Homes-and-Unique-Real-Estate Antti Lovag is still designing unusual houses at 90 years of age. The house is supported by stilts and at its narrowest point is 72cm wide. This wine cellar doesn't bear much resemblance to the wood-and-stone wine cellars seen in … House with 72 solar panels integrated . This Laguna Niguel, Calif., home looks almost like any other home on the block from the outside, but it conceal a pretty impressive secret on the inside inside -- a private observatory with a telescope for star-gazing. The home not only has an Atlantis-themed bar and arcade, it also has a downstairs nightclub equipped with a dance floor, stage, bar and light show, as well as glow-in-the-dark artwork lining the walls. GO TO TOP. Previously, where modern ruins and abandoned houses stood in a two block area, there is now color and interest. You can also see some great examples of expertly Photoshopped houses, which look very convincing, though I have not included them here. Not only has that hub totally absorbed and distracted me for the last lordy knows how long - aside from the superb content it is a phenomenal achievement of 'hub architecture' in itself! I've only seen a couple of these before. You did an excellent hub. Great job on this one. Great hub. and I never knew about the ones in England on the river, I like the hobbit style houses too, and maybe the rock ones in Turkey! Oh yes -- and voting up+++ and sharing. They are really bizarre but yet economical and interesting. Thanks for posting this hub. TV legend Dick Clark of “Bandstand” fame built this single-story house in Malibu while inspired by the classic 1960’s Flintstones cartoon. There is also a shower and sink. Voted up and interesting!! Robson (Brasil / Brazil) on March 23, 2020: Glenn Stok from Long Island, NY on January 05, 2017: I never realized there is such a variety of odd houses. I'd love a tour of each of these houses. This is a fun article that sets out luxury home features and amenities that you don't see in regular homes. Up to 12 stories high, it is made of 354 prefab concrete units arranged in various combinations, allowing 146 residences in different sizes. I've found it useful for a few hubs as it is visually pleasing. A lot of time involve in your work Suzanne Day. I really love the cargotecture name - going to to use it now! They are equipped with plumbing, electricity and insulation and rock gently in the wind as they are suspended on a web of rope. 10 homes with unique -- and over-the-top -- features. If you’re looking for something with wow-factor for your next home, try one of these 10 unusual properties for sale we’ve spotted on Zoopla. Each beehive has an oculus hole at the top, which lets in light and sucks out hot air. Jimmy Gent from California on January 22, 2014: Without a doubt the Hằng Nga Guesthouse in Dalat, Vietnam, is the weirdest and yet most interesting property. by Rosidin Ali October 4, 2019. Nadine May from Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa on February 19, 2014: Wow that is for now my favorite hub for this Wednesday morning. Suzanne Day (author) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on January 29, 2014: @BigBlue54 - Thank you for your suggestions. I look forward to the next installment. The Netherlands has over 3,500 polders, which are areas of land below sea level that are prone to flooding. Homes on the Unique Site are regularly featured by most of the tv channels, the FT, The Times, The Daily Mail, Southern Cross t.v. It has been hugely interesting and entertaining. Anne Harrison from Australia on October 25, 2014: I'm still trying to decide which is my favourite and which I'd like to live in - probably 2 different things - but I do love the steampunk house (and trust James May to have a lego house!). One fun thing about luxury homes is seeing what features and amenities they include that regular homes don't include. The first prototype is currently nearing completion in Mexico. The aim was to add a modern touch and stir interest in the property, making it into a local landmark again. Wonderful job! Glad you enjoyed my hub and I hope you liked the background info and stories behind the houses ;). John Hansen from Queensland Australia on January 22, 2014: Wow suzanne, what an amazing hub. Dublin Dream Homes: This northside home has a unique feature for fashion lovers Only ten Boeing 307 Stratoliners were made in the 1930s and it was the world’s first commercial pressurized aircraft. It has a bathtub in the shape of a boat floating inside the bathroom, complete with a statue of a man ready to dive in. They had bought a very large old crane, removed the cab and put their single story house on top of it. The Lego House is interesting from a mechanical engineering point of view, which is something I tend to consider. As silly as the Fat House looks, I bet it must be warm inside since it's made from polyurethane foam and Styrofoam, but probably not as warm as those hillside underground homes you showed. But this isn't a just any house -- it's the Tennessee home of interior designer Jamie Beckwith. He also upcycled and built a number of other buildings, including restaurants, mosques and planetariums in his career. This was an amazing hub. Tower House is a modern landmark and a fine example of urban upcycling. Market data provided by ICE Data Services. The Guyaju Caves are known as the largest cliff residence ever discovered in China and are also known as “the biggest maze of China”. Bill Holland from Olympia, WA on January 22, 2014: What an incredible hub. The founder of the Heidelberg Project, Tyree Guyton, loves upcycling discarded objects and wants to educate people about community through art. With 10 themed guest rooms, the house is open to tourists. Come check out my wordplay hub too, looks like you might have a gift ;). (I don't think I'd be comfortable living in most of these, though.). It's amazing how a two story home with all the amenities could be built with a solid frame just out of Legos. You organized this article very well into the different types of houses. The water tower was put on concrete stilts, windows were cut into the walls and wooden panels were added to the exterior. Sim Jae Duck died in 2009 and his house was donated to the government, who made it into the “Toilet Theme Park” (a sort of museum). Hmmm,...scary movie and popcorn anyone?! To reach the front door, the visitor must enter through a barn and walk through an underground tunnel. Fun hub to read. It was a while ago so I cannot remember how they dealt with power and water but as they lived in a small village the postman usually found them while on his round. Couches and beds inside the house were also built with plastic bottles and the family invented their own way of fusing the plastics together, while retaining the symmetrical design. Although it is an unusual feature for a house in the area, when Chris and his siblings were children they didn't really think about the house and its design. Traditional Japanese houses might seem odd to a Westerner due to their minimalistic design, simplicity, and austerity. :D. Ana Maria Orantes from Miami Florida on February 04, 2014: I like your article on the 40 most unusual houses arounf the glove. Containing 60 luxury apartments and a parking lot, each unit has a private outdoor space and berthing for a small boat. Harriet Swindell's “Cute and unusual homes” Pinterest page. Tana Toraja is a village located in South Sulawesi with its downtown located in Makale. If this is something you opted for, and you’re building your house from scratch, an entire world of construction possibilities opens up to you. Designed by Israeli-Canadian architectural student Moshe Safdie, Habitat 67 was built for the World’s Fair Expo in 1967. BigBlue54 from Hull, East Yorkshire on January 29, 2014: I have been trying to find some house here in the UK which were cut out of the living rock. Upcycling is a process whereby useless or waste products can be made into something better, without breaking them down into tiny bits or chemical compounds (unlike recycling). It was named the Earth and Sky Palace and it’s small, measuring 200 square feet which is a little under 19 square meters. These nest homes are used as forest getaways or beach homes in California. The unusual geometric design draws many visitors throughout the year. The slated wooden panels slide on a steel frame to move the walls, doors and roof into new positions. Described as an ultra minimal living solution, the egg is towed by boat to its residence and the wooden exterior is meant to weather over time to blend in with the marshes in which it resides. Just a thought. As well as PET bottles, 1,300 milk and wine Tetra packs were used in the roof and 140 CD cases were used in the doors and windows. It must have taken you forever to find all of these examples. Treathyl FOX from Austin, Texas on February 04, 2014: All those houses and not one of them built like a shoe. But, the one that scares me the most is the upside down house. Thank you for reading my article about the world’s most unusual and weirdest homes. In this collection, I have included only actual-built homes, not Photoshop creations, of which there are many fine examples (such as the tilted, gravity-defying houses of San Francisco) sprinkled around on the web. It’s the last place you’d expect to see a converted water tower, but at 60 feet high and located next door to Sainsbury’s in Ladbroke Grove, Tower House offers great views of the city. I'm curious to know how it looks. I would love to plan a trip specifically to see many of these houses. That's a compliment:). then when we wanted a change of scenery off we would go again. Suzanne Day (author) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on January 22, 2014: Thanks Jodah, it took me almost three weeks full time to write it, and I could hardly wait for it to be released upon the world.....and the choices....how to pick the weirdest ones? I still can't imagine staying the night in this home. In celebration of the newest release Spectre, check out this Bond-inspired mansion. The house is made from a standard 40 foot shipping container and is located in the San Antonio artists community. Often these designs awaken our caveman instincts, where protection from the elements, security from predators and the need to make do with whatever materials were at hand meant comfort and convenience was sometimes sacrificed for security. Beautiful show walls adorned with claddings are the highlight of this contemporary style house. You'll find lots of eco-friendly, micro-houses in this category, as well as compact houses that take advantage of using small pieces of prime real estate. The Kettle House was originally built to be a convenience store, but never opened for business. This wine cellar doesn't bear much resemblance to the wood-and-stone wine cellars seen in some upscale homes. Dorlonco Australian architecture firm McBride Charles Ryan created the cloud house as an extension on a century-old Edwardian home. Besarien from South Florida on April 19, 2015: This hub is fabulous! The famous labyrinth is about 43 feet by 43 feet and dominates the center part of the church, while the replica sits in a quiet spot on this Colorado property, which is on the market for $18.5 million. The floor of the nest has a strong woven mat upon which furnishings can be placed to make it more comfortable. It has often been used as a location for editorial fashion photography and film festival parties. See more ideas about unusual homes, architecture, amazing architecture. The story goes that the Contractor read and built the building with the plans upside down. Every item has its own place and all of the features have a great symbolic significance. A listed fortress on a remote private island, a Hobbit-style home hidden in a hillside and a sprawling country estate with its very own private theme park are among the most unusual homes listed for sale this year. Described as a handmade and sculptural home, the Eliphante was named for its unusual shaped entrance. Keret House With a maximum width of 122 centimeters, tiny house in Warsaw, Poland is the work of architect Jakub Szczesny and is … Suzanne Day (author) from Melbourne, Victoria, Australia on February 06, 2014: Definitely! I may be wrong but I think they were in the Derbyshire Peak District. Hence, Dallas has an upside down building but not like the upside down house. I enjoyed each and every house for different reasons. There were so many beautiful nature inspired homes, I had to cull about another 40 from my list as the world is full of inspirational examples in this category. Cavelike rock houses, mansions and monasteries are a popular tourist attraction in Cappadocia, where the people have carved out houses and tunnels in the soft rock. There is a one-room living space in the pod and a basic shower, hammock and cooking devices are contained within. Listed for sale at $3.5 million, the home’s carved and cavelike interior is reminiscent of Fred and Wilma’s rocky home. Each unit has access to one or more private terraces. They are very cool inside, due to the insulation of the thick walls and are still in use today as residences and storage barns. The house features a beautiful rooftop balcony which has flags of many countries hoisted there. Sim Jae Duck, mayor of Suwon and Chairman of the Wold Toilet Association, was born in his grandmother’s bathroom and decided to dedicate his life to healthy ablutions, water conservation and improving global access to clean, efficient and working sanitation. The layout is a fun one to use, try it yourself! Talk about a home with a view. So, without further ado, here are some of the both most interesting and most unusual house designs in the world. October 12, 2013 / 6:45 AM The foundation was made of flat stones, upon which was built a wooden frame which would hold a few layers of turf. For this reason, upcycled houses tend to be rather unique and one-of-a-kind affairs. Of interest are chimney-like towers in the house, which bring light and ventilation into the interior. Have you ever seen the Earthship homes that are in New Mexico? lol! This $1.8M field house in Teaneck park has one very unusual feature The Votee Park field house opened last week after years of delays, a change in development companies, and a … Unique Features of Contemporary Bedroom Furniture – Check here for more designs and references: http://bit.ly/2vaXltk It fulfills Wasser’s dream of an environmentally friendly dwelling, although the locals are uncertain about the architectural oddity, claiming it looks like a spacecraft. This rock house was built by Imam Yahya (an Islamic spiritual leader) in the 1930s as a summer home and offers amazing views from the top for tourists. While not all luxury homes have all the features below, many luxury homes have some of the features. But the owners of this $24.2 million estate wanted a club on their own property. If you’re missing one or more of these elements, don’t fret -- few houses are truly perfect. Marlene Bertrand from USA on September 28, 2015: I can see where the inspiration comes from for many of these houses, and some of them are really cute. But its most unique feature is the full-scale replica of the labyrinth at the Cathedral of Our Lady of Chartres in France. Disappointed with the 1950s architecture in Vienna, Austrian artist Erwin Wurm designed a series of “fat” objects, including a house, a truck, a sausage dog and a series of cars, to bring a sense of humor and lightheartedness to serious objects. There are even round beds to match. We have clients in over 70 countries. All you have to do is click the download button and you have some excellent and engaging lesson ideas all about Houses and Homes at your fingertips. Designed by Polish architect Jakub Szczesny, the house is meant to provide a home for travelling writers, as no one can stay too long in the small space. BigBlue54 from Hull, East Yorkshire on February 04, 2014: There was one, cmoneyspinner, but someone walked off with it. Here are 10 houses with unusual floor plans, which ignore convention and are shaped like sausages, stars and even eyeballs. UCX Architects designed this rather amazing apartment building as an example of making the most of alternating patterns to allow more sunlight for outdoor spaces in future community housing. Torajan people live mostly in the mountain and they still keep their ancient tradition running among them. Yoda and Mace Windu make appearances on the wall, but not Luke Skywalker. At the highest level of the communal cave was found a two storey stone house, featuring furniture which may have belonged to the leader of the tribe. The Alfredo Santa Cruz family constructed this house from 1,200 plastic PET bottles, to promote ecological and social responsibility. but despite the small size, this house … Did you come across Nas montanhas de Fafe in Portugal? Invented by artist Jayson Fann, they involve twining eucalyptus branches together to create a sturdy, small house for sleeping or relaxing. I would live in any of the homes shown in a heartbeat! The 40 foot version can be picked up at a reasonable price, about £2000/$3000 for a used one. Key Lessons in the Topic of Houses and Homes. This upcycled 1800s water tower/silo was built by an anonymous architect in the 1950s, who was rumored to have built storage tanks for oil companies in his career. They are strong enough to accommodate up to 8 people and usually require a ladder to enter. Interesting indeed and I enjoyed it! For a limited time, UnusualHomes.co.uk is providing the option to SELL YOUR UNIQUE HOME FOR FREE including all unique homes, unusual properties, boats, land and more. Designed by MOS Architects, the Element House is a prefabricated, modular house that can be customised and then re-customised to grow and change as required over time. Made from mud, dirt, straw and stones, these beehive houses originated around 3,700 BC and can be found in rural farming communities, deserts and cities. This massive Colonial-style estate looks prim and proper on the outside, but it hides a colorful secret. Bodalair is a unique family home with a twist. The Dallas, Texas city hall was built upside down. The Nettleton 199 Beach Living House in Cape Town . Thanks for visiting! Nichol marie from The Country-Side on April 13, 2015: Wow great hub voted awesome, i love all this unique houses. December 15, 2020. In case you want to include one or several additional features to your future home, but you still aren’t completely sure what you want them to be, take a look at these wonderful ideas and let them be your guide toward a perfect … Along with wonderful glass features, Victorian-style houses feature grand, high ceilings that often make rooms appear larger than they truly are, and this works particularly well for smaller terraced houses. Voted up and it's awesome . Thanks for sharing this eye candy and information about the homes. Artist Michael Kahn and his wife Leda Livant started building this house in 1979 and finished it 28 years later, using found materials such as driftwood, rocks and waste building materials. Built around a small artificial lake are nine “Earth Houses” that look like hobbit holes, containing modern apartment-like interiors, each including a modular kitchen and luxury bathroom. I certainly enjoyed seeing and reading about all of these unusually-shaped houses. Contemporary Sunset Residence in Singapore . The home is on the market for $1.3 million. :). :). This pertains more to house exterior materials, but we also feature a variety of beautiful houses based on the exterior material. It is made of steel, which is a strange choice for the local salty seaside air, where most of the houses are on stilts. And the spirit nest...that would be lovely to have. Three floors out of five have been completed so far, with 2 bedrooms, a kitchen, 2 reception rooms, and a bathroom. / CBS NEWS. They come in various makes and models as do the other houses that we mention. Built with over 3,300,000 lego bricks, the Lego House is the creation of James May, who always wanted a house made of lego. Architect Peter Vetsch designed the houses to blend into the landscape, using the earth as insulation and protection from rain, wind and ice. So interesting and well researched. Often inspired by problem solving or environmental considerations, modern architecture can sometimes manifest itself unusually in design. Many of them needed extensive research just to find out their official names and locations. Designed and built by F2 Architecture, the Pole House overlooks the Great Ocean Road in Australia and takes advantage of its location and spectacular views in a very unusual way. The Xiyi people lived in them and built the communal caves near a natural spring. The mind behind the creative Artist continue to amaze me.. The perfect house is made up of common-sense features that give satisfaction no matter where you live, or how big or small your house is. With 98 residential apartments and 19 stories, the unusual design allows each apartment access to sun, both on the garden petal and some of the interior. “It has already become a Warsaw icon and is already on the tourist map,” says Jakub of his creation. I love seeing how other people live, and it helps make me feel creative with my own dwelling space. Great care was taken to ensure the house fits its surroundings, with materials such as timber cladding, cement board and corten steel used to ensure the building would weather naturally over time. Inspired by science fiction works, it was built from the base of a travel trailer and 75% of it is upcycled waste. I would like to say a big thank you to the designers and architects of these houses. Killantringan Light Keeper's House and Lighthouse Cottage are perched high on a cliff in Portpatrick, Dumfries, and come with six bedrooms, three acres of land and dramatic coastal views. There are many heavy and gigantic granite boulders in the village of Monsanto, which is why the residents chose to build houses around, between and under them long ago. Due to the immense costs of demolishing, transporting or deconstructing structures and buildings, upcycling is seen as a modern way to create "green" housing, though in many cases extensive (and expensive) renovation may be required. Three bedroom contemporary residence in Mexico City Contemporary house is located in Lima, Peru Unfortunately, the house was demolished in 2009 as it crowded prime grape real estate in the local area and would have cost £50,000 to dismantle and transport (Lego refused to pay). I could look at interesting architecture forever. Hubby and I would love to live in an upcycled "tiny house" one day. Inspiring collection, well thought out and written, kudos! This Telluride, Colo., home has a lot of unique features, including a 75-foot indoor pool, indoor shooting range, golf fairway and putting green, and a bowling alley. Built with a strong environmental focus, the Element House is MOS Architect’s answer to modern family and village living. Check out green houses here. Nice job putting this all together. From an aerial perspective, the house cannot be seen at all, as the top is completely covered with native grasses and blends perfectly into the scenery. Neverwas Haul is available for rent from Shipyard Labs. Muhammad Ali’s brand new house at Thalapara in Malappuram district in Kerala is an elegant house with all the modern facilities that is easy to maintain too. And it doesn’t hurt that they also add value to your home. This three storey Victorian steampunk house runs under its own steam (pardon the pun) and doesn’t need towing to get around. View in gallery. 3/18 The Lighthouse Keeper's Cottage. My favorite are the ones like hobbit homes made from cob. Situated on 23 acres, with views of the Serrano Valley, the Boney Mountains, the Channel Islands and the Pacific Ocean, it is still seeking a buyer. At project completion, it is estimated the total cost will be $1.25 million. A 3 bedroom, 2 bathroom Martian holiday home, it has 2,000 square feet of space, retractable stairs, a dropdown airplane door and a car park underneath.The Spaceship House is currently available for rent. The lower floor has an electric mesh built into it for heating the house and a propane stove provides additional warmth. For the last decade, it has been maintained but not lived in. Patricia Scott from North Central Florida on February 09, 2014: Wow, all it takes is an imaginative and creative mind and our 'dream' home can become a reality. It would be interesting to see the inside, since you mentioned that the furniture needed to be specially made. It has around 2000 km 2 in width and 260.000 people living there. Powered and implemented by FactSet. Tucked away in the renowned Millionaires Row, this house combines the sleek Hollywood hills design with crescent-shaped front elevation inspired by the 1979 flick. Maybe that could be the subject of another hub of yours Suzanne—"Inside Tour of Weird Houses". There's nothing unnecessary in it. Ah heck I love all of them! View in gallery. I have seen many of these homes on documentaries I watch. So if you have a windmill, church, converted barn, period property, old schoolhouse, nuclear bunker or anything unique or unusual to sell - list it here free today! Looking for egloo style on April 23, 2016: Looking for egloo house small and compact mad in TX. Designer Michael Jantzen created the M-Velope Transformer House to demonstrate how a house could rearrange itself to suit the needs of the occupant. I believe "Neverwas Haul" was on the TV show, "American Pickers". The steampunk house is another way of doing it too I think. 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