Residential complex Zaha Hadid (New York)
In Manhattan, not far from the famous High Line Park, located on a forgotten railroad , an unusual building has risen. Its design began during the life of the famous architect Zaha Hadid. The building itself is designed in the recognizable style of Zaha: it fits organically into the local landscape, echoes the geometry of New York streets and reflects the identity of the area.
The architect's bureau was engaged not only in the development of the facade, but also in the creation of interior interiors. The facade is finished taking into account the industrial past of the quarter. There are 39 apartments on 11 floors with three-meter ceilings and individual interiors.
Residents of the complex have access to a spa center, an indoor swimming pool, an entertainment complex with a cinema and a sculpture garden.
House "Mechanical Ballet" (Zurich)
The house, designed by the architectural bureau Manuel Herz in the center of Zurich, received the name “Mechanical Ballet” due to the automation of the shutter design . In addition to their mobility, they are distinguished by a variety of colors. With the help of shutters you can quickly build balconies and terraces.
When closed, the facades are gray in color, but when the mechanism is used, they transform and play with different colors . The outwardly fragile shutter can withstand the weight of a person or more. The bright geometry of the house is inspired by the neighborhood of the Heidi Weber Le Corbusier Museum, located nearby.
Wave house (Denmark)
One of the unusual houses in the world is a residential building in the city of Vejle (Denmark), reminiscent of a wave. Its construction took more than ten years due to the financial crisis, but the result was worth the wait.
The architects took into account the local landscape when designing. Located on the shores of the Vailefjord, the building consists of 5 buildings located on an area of 14 thousand square meters and serves as a decoration of the fjord.
Features of unusual house designs
The originality of a building is created in various ways. The most common is the use of unusual ideas when developing architectural solutions. Often the designs of original houses are structures that are difficult to correlate with modern housing, for example, a hut building or an aquarium. The number of options is limited only by the developer's imagination.
The second way to make a building unusual is to use non-standard materials or a combination of them during construction. The level of modern technology makes it possible to create unusual house designs, the walls of which are mostly made of glass or plastic. The number of material combinations is large, and their diversity gives scope for creativity. All of the above also applies to the work of a designer who is able to come up with original designs for houses and cottages, using modern finishing technologies and a variety of decorative elements.
"Dancing House" in Prague. The originality of the architecture is achieved through smooth forms and a combination of glass, metal and stone
The simultaneous use of several ways to give a building originality allows us to develop unusual projects of non-standard houses and cottages for every taste, equally beautiful and technologically complex.
Unusual villa in Egypt: a combination of modern and Arabic styles
Crooked House (Sopot, Poland)
One of the most unusual houses in the world is located in Poland, in the city of Sopot. It is called Crooked or Dancing House. When looking at its silhouette, you get the feeling that it was melted by the sun's rays . The shapes of the building are distorted and resemble a house reflected in some crooked mirror.
During the construction of the project, the architects implemented a lot of their most daring ideas, which made the building famous all over the world. The process involved the most unusual materials, from glass to stone, giving the house a fairytale tone.
Cube houses, Rotterdam, Netherlands
An entire street of cubic houses has grown up in Rotterdam, designed by architect Piet Blom. His innovative idea of turning buildings upside down and placing them at an angle resulted in almost a quarter of the space becoming unusable. However, each house has a couple of bedrooms, a living room, a kitchen, a bathroom and even a winter garden under the roof. Several apartments are privately owned, others house offices, a hostel and even a school, and one of the houses is dedicated to a museum, where everyone can personally check whether it is comfortable to live in a house upside down.
House of Mirrors (Flint, USA)
This house has become a monument to home comfort, but is not itself a home. The house is also called “Mark's House” - the House of Mark, who, according to legend, lost his home together with his family during the economic crisis. In memory of those times, London architects built this building, which weighs about two tons, and on its floor are photographs of supporters of the initiative and those who supported it financially.
Interesting houses (photo)
1. House Balancing on a Rock
This house has been standing on stone for 45 years. It is located in Serbia, and although this may not be the best place to relax, swimmers will appreciate its uniqueness.
The idea of such a house was first proposed in 1968 by several young swimmers, and the following year the house was ready. It only has one room.
It's amazing how he managed to stand on the rock, considering the strong winds that blow in that area.
2. Hobbit House
Photographer Simon Dale spent about $5,200 to transform a small plot of land into a home that looks remarkably like the home of one of the characters in The Lord of the Rings.
Glass House (Japan)
A unique transparent house project was developed by Japanese architect Su Fujimoto. He wanted to unite his neighbors with his home . The house is filled with light and is perfect for sociable people who don’t mind being constantly visible. At night, the walls of the house are still closed, protecting sleeping residents from outside observers. Instead of rooms, the architect proposed different levels of platforms.
Eco-friendly houses
Eco-style cottages are a popular destination. An example of such a project is a house with a green roof. Moreover, the emerald roof is not from the paint, but literally from the grass growing on it. In winter, such a pitched roof retains heat for a long time, and in the summer heat it practically does not heat up. The structure, in combination with the stone wall of the building, fully meets modern trends in environmentally friendly housing, making the house a harmonious part of the surrounding nature.
The house is quite modest in area - only 35 square meters, otherwise it would be much more difficult to retain heat in it. Although small, but a full-fledged kitchen area makes this eco-friendly home an all-season home. And the spacious living room allows you to invite many friends. There is a fireplace in the middle, and for sleeping there are special shelves in the walls of the house, to which a staircase leads.
Casa Mila (Barcelona, Spain)
In Spanish, the name of the house is Casa Mila, and it is the first building of the 20th century to be included in the UNESCO World Heritage List. Due to the heaviness and unusualness of the facade, the house was nicknamed a quarry and at first the local residents did not like it. However, it soon became a local landmark, which remained in the photos of all tourists and guests of the city.
The engineering solutions of the architect Gaudi made it possible to abandon the air conditioning system due to the natural ventilation of the house . The house has no load-bearing walls, so residents can change the design of their homes by moving interior partitions.
Upside Down House (Szymbark, Poland)
An upside-down house in Szymbark joins the world's unusual houses. The house is upside down inside and out: furniture and lamps are in their usual places , which in an inverted state soon causes a loss of coordination. It is simply impossible to stay inside the house for a long time, so caring owners put glasses of water on the tables, which at least helps a little to navigate the space.
Unusual houses in Russia on Airbnb
Now let’s see what unusual housing is rented out through Airbnb in Russia.
- Tree house in a picturesque place in Evpatoria.
- Tent, Bubble Dacha, St. Petersburg.
- A cedar house in the middle of a forest, Moscow region. Silence of the forest, fishing pond, gazebo.
- Art apartment 175 sq. m., center of Moscow. The house where Bulgakov once lived. The interior is a real creative workshop of a sculptor.
- Hotel "Libhaber" - castle type housing, north-west of Rostov. Family atmosphere, unique park with rare varieties of trees and beautiful roses.
- An elite villa is a real modern castle among pine trees and walnuts. Territory 44 hectares, Mokryy Batay, Rostov region.
Stone House (Fafe, Portugal)
The Casa do Penedo, or stone house, resembles the home of primitive people in its appearance. The structure, located between four boulders, was intended for a relaxing holiday away from the bustle of the city; it looks like a picture straight out of the pages of a book.
The house is designed in a minimalist ; its residents live in it comfortably, but without frills. even decided not to conduct electricity and made do with candles . The home is heated using a fireplace. They are carved in stone, as are the steps leading to the second floor.
The most original houses in the world
For some people on our planet, the mere thought that they will have to live in a nondescript house like everyone else makes them feel bad. They decided to be original and created unique houses, which may not be to everyone’s taste, but the flight of imagination of their creators is difficult not to appreciate. See the most original houses in the world.
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1. Hut on the Drina River in Serbia.
This is without a doubt one of the most unusual houses in the world. It is located on the Drina River near Bajina Basta, a city in western Serbia. The house looks very lonely, perhaps its creator likes to be away from the hustle and bustle. (Photo: Flickr.com).
2. Snail house in Bulgaria.
This five-story building, built in 2009, is located in the capital of Bulgaria - Sofia. Apparently its owner is very fond of insects, since there is also a bee sitting on the snail. (Photo: Flickr.com).
3. Neverwas Haul, USA.
Neverwas Haul was built by a group of adventurers at the Burning Man festival in the Black Rock Desert in northern Nevada. A Victorian-style mobile home made from scraps. (Photo: Christopher Prentiss Michel).
4. Stone house in Portugal.
The Casa do Penedo or rock house can be seen in the Fafe Mountains in Portugal. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
5. Habitat 67, Canada.
Habitat 67 is a residential complex in Montreal, a project by Moshe Safdi. It consists of 354 prefabricated reinforced concrete modules connected to each other in various ways, the total height of which reaches 12 floors. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
6. Flintstones House in the USA.
It is located in Malibu, California, and was put up for sale for $3.5 million after its owner, Dick Clark, died. (Photo: Facebook.com).
7. Keret's house in Poland.
Art installation created by architect Jakub Szczęsny in 2012 in Warsaw. This is perhaps the narrowest house in the world, but you can really live in it. In the photo - this is what is located between 2 buildings. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
8. House 1 m2, Germany.
Could you live in an area of 1 m2? Architect Van Bo Le-Mentzel wanted to prove that it was possible and created a portable 1-meter house. How do you like this idea? (Photo: Flickr.com).
9. Home-Boeing 727 in the USA.
This unusual house is located in Benoit, Mississippi. Joanne Ussary - the owner of the house spent a lot of money on its reconstruction so that it would meet all her requirements, but it was worth it, there is even a Jacuzzi on the plane. (Photo: Flickr.com).
10. Toilet house, South Korea.
The idea, of course, is so-so. Well, who wants to live in a toilet? As it turns out, this is the headquarters of the activists who founded... the World Toilet Organization. (Photo: JO YONG-HAK/REUTERS)
11. Upside down house in Poland.
This house is not for those who have dizziness. In the house, which is located in Szymbark, everything is really upside down, even the paintings on the walls. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
12. Shell house in Mexico.
This unusual, fabulous house, called Nautilus, was built in 2006 in the capital of Mexico. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
13. Mushroom house in the USA.
The mushroom house was built in the early 70s in Perington, New York, and thanks to its unusual design, it immediately became the hero of several American TV series. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
14. Steel house in the USA.
The house was designed by Robert Bruno, a world-famous artist and sculptor. The building looks as if it was cut from one piece of metal. Original, you can't say anything. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
15. Waterfall house in the USA.
This house was designed by American architect Frank Lloyd Wright in 1935 and is located in southwestern Pennsylvania. Very beautiful house. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
16. Boot House, USA.
The shoe-shaped house was built in Hellam, Pennsylvania, by a local tycoon named Mahlon N. Hainesa, who wanted to pay tribute to his business in this way. Previously it was a guest house, now it is only a museum. (Photo: Flickr.com).
17. Bubble House in France.
This original house can be seen in Cannes. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
18. Log house in the USA.
The house is made inside a redwood tree that was about 2000 years old. The Log House is located in the town of Garberville. (Photo: oneloghouse.com).
19. Barrel house for pickling in the USA.
This barrel-shaped house is located in Grand Marais, Michigan. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
20. Strawberry House in Tokyo, Japan. (Photo: Flickr.com).
21. Teapot house from Texas in the USA. (Photo: Flickr.com).
22. Teapot house in the USA.
It is located in Zilla, Washington State and was built in 1922. Before it became a local landmark, the house was a gas station. (Photo: Flickr.com).
23. Leaky house in the USA.
In my opinion, this is the most original house in the world. One thing is for sure, such a house will never be stuffy. (Photo: Flickr.com).
24. Kvivik Igloo in Denmark.
A tiny house with grass on the roof can be rented for $150 a night. (Photo: Flickr.com).
25. Lego house in England.
The idea of creating this house belongs to a man named James May. The house was built by hundreds of volunteers using more than 3 million blocks. (Photo: Wikimedia Commons).
26. Klein Bottle House, Australia.
Klein Bottle House is the superiority of geometry over architecture. This is the only house of its kind in the world, which in 2009 received a prestigious award at the World Architecture Festival. (Photo: Facebook.com).
27. Crooked House of Windsor, England.
This is a famous landmark that is now a restaurant. (Photo: geograph.org.uk).
28. Hello Kitty House, Taiwan.
In my opinion, this is already too much. (Photo: Flickr.com).
29. House-church in the Netherlands. (Photo: Flickr.com).
30. Fairytale house in the USA.
This is not a house, but a holiday for lovers of fairy tales. (Photo: visbeen-associates-architects.blogspot.com).
31. Isabella's Little Pink House, USA. (Photo: Flickr.com).
32. The Hobbit House in Matamata in New Zealand. (Photo: hobbitontours.com).
33. A haunted house in the suburbs of Paris in France. (Photo: Flickr.com).
34. Tetsu tea house in Japan.
The house is located in the garden of the Kiyoharu Shirakaba Museum in Hokuto (Yamanashi Prefecture) and was specially designed to allow visitors to enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms while drinking tea. SIP panels were used in the construction of the house. (Photo: pinterest.com/jacqueline100).
Boot House (Pennsylvania, USA)
Businessman Mahlon N. Heintz, owner of a highly successful shoe company , loved his business so much that he commissioned an architect to build a house in the shape of a shoe. In just a year, the architect made the dream of a businessman come true, who happily moved into his new home.
Boot silhouettes can be found on windows, doors and even seen in the shape of a letterbox. Inside, the house is completely livable and cozy.
Unusual accommodations around the world on Airbnb
Let's look at several options for the company's most unusual offers (current housing along with photos from the Airbnb website).
- Windmill in Croatia. Four-story ancient tower, center of Hvar.
- "Suspended Nest" - a tree house in San Salvatore Monferrato, Alessandria among the blooming Italian nature.
- Exclusive floating house near the river. Amstel in Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Housing area – 102 sq. m., transparent ceiling, division by levels.
- Micro-house in Scotland, UK. A quaint, secluded blimp for two with stunning mountain views.
- Yurt in France, Rhône-Alpes, Walls massif, Savoie. View of the Baujus Mountains, wooden chalet, wood stove all year round.
- Underground dwelling, Canada, British Columbia. This unique house was built by hand from natural materials.
- Greek Sunset Cave, Oia, South Aegean. Stylish, luxurious, located right in the rock (Iya village), 150 m above sea level.
- Transparent hanging capsule, mountain top, Urubamba, Peru. An exclusive suite with a transparent bedroom and stunning views of the mystic valley.
- Huge dog, Cottonwood, rural Idaho, USA. The hotel building in the shape of a 12-foot beagle is located among the prairies and mountains.
- An igloo for four, built from real snow in the middle of nature in Finnish Lapland. Northern lights, a warm sleeping bag, low temperature, just in case, there is a warm house with amenities nearby.
- The well-known Seashell house ~ Casa Caracol in Mexico. A fabulous property with an exceptional interior on the popular resort island of Isla Mujeres.
- A secluded bamboo hut in Bali, hidden among the mountains of Gunung Agung volcano. Nearby there is a river bank and rice fields.
- Private bird island in Belize.
Dome House (Florida, USA)
Constant hurricanes in Florida forced Mark and Valeria Sigler to come up with a more reliable form of housing. This is how the idea of a dome house was born, which can withstand devastating hurricanes and allow the family not to have to re-build it every time. The structure of the house is strong and stable, and the interior design is unusual and comfortable.
Music Building (Huainan, China)
The Piano House is like two musical instruments - a grand piano and a violin. The transparent violin contains an elevator, and the grand piano contains an exhibition complex . The building attracts tourists and city residents to an area that is just developing and needs additional attention. At night, the silhouette of the house is visible as a neon outline of instruments.
Residential complex Reversible-Destiny Lofts (Tokyo, Japan)
This innovative complex called “Attics of Irreversible Fate” will not leave any of its residents alone. Adventures will await them at every step: multi-colored walls, floors at different levels, walls that are convex or concave , low attic ceilings or doors, sockets in unexpected places.
However, it is precisely these surprises and overcoming them that are the key to a long life, decided the architect Shusaku Arakawa and the poet Madeleine Jeans. They promoted their idea of eternal youth both in their works and in their joint complex. An interesting fact is that the residents of this house actually feel better and more energetic.
Thin House (London, UK)
This architectural masterpiece became famous due to its unusual shape. One of its sides is one meter wide , which gives the entire structure a wedge-shaped shape. It is due to the close proximity of the railway line.
The apartments in this house are trapezoidal in shape, so the furniture has to be selected individually . However, despite some inconveniences, these apartments are in great demand.
Modern architectural styles
Modern wooden buildings are just as unusual to our eyes as antique stylization. Houses of unusual shapes in high-tech style look somewhat futuristic. At first glance, they may seem like a pile of cubes, the intersection of asymmetrical lines, disproportionate angles. However, a good architect will make a work of art out of all this.
High-tech, widely used in the construction of huge office buildings made of glass and concrete, can also be used for projects of one-story houses made of wood.
Many people are mistaken in thinking that only rectangular houses can be built from wood. Modern technologies make it possible to design and build houses from timber of any shape, from ordinary boxes to futuristic buildings in the shape of an ellipse and other unusual geometric shapes. Thanks to the pliability of the material, you can do anything with wood, as long as you have a strong frame. However, futurism is not very developed in the private sector, and usually only massive reinforced concrete buildings are built in this style for various corporations. However, there are also wooden one-story houses in a similar style.
Beautiful and unusual houses are a one-piece product; they are specially designed according to individual orders, sensitively listening to the wishes of clients. Standard designs, even the most beautiful ones, will never surpass original and unusual one-off projects that remain in single execution. After all, designers invest more in individual projects than in standard developments. Many of these projects, made with love, win prestigious architectural awards such as Elitarch, Reputation, ADD Awards and many others.
Houses with roofs from Ondulin
The design of a house is largely determined by its roof. Creating an original, comfortable structure is much more realistic if you use the appropriate materials. Ondulin has recently become one of the most popular and high-quality materials. Its technical characteristics allow you to create roofs that will rightfully become the decoration of your home.
Perhaps the proposed photos will become inspiration for you in creating a cozy place where you will relax and enjoy life.
