Most extraordinary houses around the world that fascinate tourists
The most unusual houses in the world that amaze tourists (Collage by RBK-Ukraine)
Architects and unconventional enthusiasts around the world regularly create buildings that challenge our perceptions of residential and office spaces. These masterpieces, often ignoring straight angles and familiar shapes, become must-see attractions for tourists.
RBС-Ukraine has compiled the most whimsical and innovative houses, showcasing imagination brought to life in concrete and glass.
Dancing House (Prague, Czechia)
One of the most famous contemporary masterpieces. The building resembles a dancing couple — a glass tower (representing Ginger Rogers) and a concrete tower (Fred Astaire).
Although the structure sharply contrasts with Prague’s historic architecture, it quickly became an icon of modern design. Locals also call it the Glass.
Dancing House in Prague (photo: Wikipedia)
Crooked House (Sopot, Poland)
This building looks like it stepped out of the pages of a children's book or was distorted by an optical illusion.
The facade has no straight lines: the walls curve smoothly, and the windows have whimsical shapes. It was inspired by the drawings of children's illustrators and is part of a shopping center.
Crooked House in Sopot (photo: Wikipedia)
Cube houses in Rotterdam, Netherlands
This residential complex features houses shaped like cubes, each tilted 45 degrees and set on a hexagonal base.
According to the concept, each building represents an abstract tree, and the entire complex forms a forest. These structures maximize space and create unique living areas.
Cube house in Rotterdam (photo: Wikipedia)
Basket building (Newark, Ohio, USA)
This seven-story office building served as the headquarters of the Longaberger Basket Company. It is a replica of one of their shopping baskets.
Although many experts tried to dissuade the owner from the project, a giant $30 million basket appeared in Newark, becoming a symbol of the company.
Basket building (screenshot)
Forest Spiral building (Darmstadt, Germany)
This twelve-story residential building is twisted like a shell, rising on a hill. Its distinctive feature is the green spiral roof, where trees grow, symbolizing the union of architecture and nature. In the German tradition, the complex has many separate entrances, creating the illusion of individual houses.
Forest Spiral building in Darmstadt (photo: Wikipedia)
Boeing 727 fuselage house (Costa Rica)
In Manuel Antonio National Park, there is a hotel room made from the fuselage of a decommissioned Boeing 727 airplane.
The retired plane was purchased, transported in parts, and assembled on a high pedestal.
The owners were inspired by the idea of creating a unique lodging under the airplane wing, offering incredible views of the ocean and jungle.
Boeing house (screenshot)
The Ideal Palace of Ferdinand Cheval (Hauterives, France)
This astonishing complex was built by an ordinary man, postman Ferdinand Cheval.
He spent 33 years (1879–1912) creating his whimsical masterpiece, collecting stones and shells during his daily mail routes. The palace is a striking example of naive art and self-built architecture.
Palace of Ferdinand Cheval (Wikipedia)
Nautilus House (Mexico City, Mexico)
This house is a true masterpiece of bioarchitecture. Designed by architect Javier Senosiain, it takes the shape of a giant spiral shell.
Its interior has no corners, and light filters through colorful stained glass, creating a surreal atmosphere reminiscent of life inside a sea mollusk.
Nautilus House (photo: wikiarquitectura)
Sources: ArchDaily, Atlas Obscura, Architectural Digest, BBC Travel
