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10 Most Unusual Houses In The World

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For years, people have pushed the limits of not only creativity but construction, in the search for an architectural design that will truly set them apart, after all, we spend a good chunk of our lives at home, so they should be a reflection of who we are. Some of us might add our own special touch with a house plant or an accent wall but others go a little bit further. Today we are going to take a look at 10 of the most unusual houses in the world…Let’s get started... #10. A Marine Themed Retreat in MexicoWell, it might not be a pineapple under the sea but this water-themed design is really quite a marvel. In Mexico City there is a home designed by Javier Senosiain of Arquitectura Organics. you might think it was just a really big seashell. Of course, there is more to this home than just a stylish facade, the incredible artistic touches extend into the home as well. The giant wall of colored mosaics on the front side of the structure works with natural sunlight to bath the living room in rainbow light. Designer Javier Senosian was inspired by the works of Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, as a tribute to the later, this stunning home features natural plantings and multiple spiral staircases throughout. Currently, the house is home to a young family with 2 children. Opinions vary on whether this awesome piece of architecture more closely resembles a snail or a seashell, but perhaps the answer is irrelevant, the very purpose of the design was part of what Javier Senosian called “Bio-Architecture”, a calculated effort to make the home blend into the natural scenery. #9. A Home of Holy Origins in HollandAs it turns out, the idea of converting a church into a modern home is far from unique and has been done multiple times around the world. But the number 9 entry on today's list is quite possibly the most striking.Saint Jakobs church was originally built in 1870 in the city of Utrecht in the Netherlands, it operated for over 100 years until all ceremonies and operations ceased in 1991. After that point, it was used mainly as a showroom for antique furniture and an occasional venue for concerts and special events. Over time though the gorgeous building was left all but abandoned until 2007 when a company called Zecc Architects stepped up and proposed a residential conversion project to breathe some life back into the old structure. Permission was eventually granted and by 2009 work was complete on what Zecc dubbed the Residential Church XL. the interior is an elegant mix of old and new, with the classic stained glass windows remaining untouched and the interior design boasting simple, bright elegance. #8. Porteugeuse Stone HomeKnown locally as Casa Do Penedo, the Stone House is an architectural monument located in northern Portugal. The idea for it came about as a means of making the home blend in with the surrounding landscape, construction began in 1972 and was completed 2 years later. The home consists of a foundation, ceiling, and walls made from massive boulders. Originally the owners used the building as a holiday home but today the house has become a popular tourist attraction and is the site of a small museum that commemorates the history of the Stone House.#7. Japanese Slide HouseIf you're watching this, chances are, you were once a small child. Unfortunately, as we grow up most of us stop hanging around playgrounds, but the next house on our list may help you get in touch with your inner child. In Meguro-ku, Japan there is a 3 story, 1,762 square foot home designed by Japanese Studio LEVEL Architects - the home is appealing from the outside but what really sets it apart is what’s inside. Connecting the 3 floors is a set of staircases on one side of the house and a pair of slides on the other...that’s right, slides. For the family who lives there, it means an unforgettable decent for their children who frequently use the slide to travel between floors. But slides aren’t the only kid-friendly feature this house has to offer in fact, this private play palace also has a ball pit, and a reading nook. As for the other rooms in the house, the entire family shares a single massive sleeping space that encompasses the third floor, the home also features a kitchen and a dedicated study space. All in all, this house is an incredible marriage of fun and function, that guarantees a one of a kind childhood.#6. World’s Smallest House in GermanyAlright so our number 6 entry just barely made it on to the list but since it was deemed a house by its designer we’ll give it a pass.

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