The strangest houses in the world: 10 crazy architectural solutions

Spanish Guggenheim Museum

The building, erected in 1997 by the architect Frank Gehry, is the hallmark of Bilbao. Some see it as a huge ship, covered with embossed scales, others - a bud of a strange flower framed by blossoming petals.

The museum is designed in such a way that from the glass central atrium 55 meters high, exhibition halls smoothly flowing into each other diverge. No room is alike.

The main feature of the avant-garde amazing architectural structure is the minimum number of right angles. The basis of the structure is a steel frame lined with titanium sheets. Glass flat surfaces harmoniously complement the architectural ensemble, making it visually light and spacious.

Sutyagin House (Russia)

You don't have to look far for miracles, they are also in Russia. In our country, too, there are a large number of unusual buildings on , including the house of Nikolai Sutyagin. This is a real wooden skyscraper.

The most interesting thing is that not a single nail was used in the construction of the structure. If you go up to the 13th floor, you can enjoy a stunning view of the White Sea. The important phrase here is “could have been”. Since the house was recognized as an illegal building, it was dismantled up to the 4th floor, and then burned down. Today, only the foundation remains of the once great wooden building.

A monument-ghost of architecture, a skyscraper that no longer exists, built without nails

Stone House – Portugal

House Casa do Penedo in the mountains of Portugal, erected between four boulders, resembles a Stone Age dwelling. Standing on the outskirts of the hut was built in 1974 by Vitor Rodriguez and was intended for relaxation away from the hustle and bustle of the city.

The desire for simplicity did not make hermits out of the Rodriguez family, but brought it closer to a natural lifestyle without frills. Electricity was never brought into the house; candles are still used for lighting.

And they heated the room with a fireplace carved into one of the boulders.Stone walls serve as a continuation of the interior decoration: even the steps leading to the second floor are carved right into the stones.

Windows without window sills: many countries with a warm climate

Where do window sills come from? From the space that is formed under the window with a thick wall. And why such walls in a warm climate? That is why in warm, but not too hot countries - like Bulgaria or Montenegro - the walls are thin, but there are no window sills. Even the word does not exist in the language. It is logical in fact: there is no phenomenon - there is nothing to invent extra words. Where they put their cacti in this case is absolutely incomprehensible. But apparently, somehow get out. Further south, the walls begin to get thicker again - on the contrary, due to the heat, but they are doing well again with window sills.

Upside down house in Poland

Upside down - it is this concept that can be applied when examining another amazing building in the world. The Upside Down House is located in Shimbak village. The wooden building rests on its own roof, built into a huge boulder, and its flat foundation faces the sky.

According to the idea of ​​the author Daniel Chapewski, the building is the embodiment of the era of communism, which turned the lives of many people upside down. You can get into this house not through the door, but through the window opening. To enjoy the interior of a two-story building, you will literally have to walk on the ceiling.

Being in such a house people experience a strange feeling. They feel dizzy, stumble on level ground, and lose their bearings. To alleviate the condition and coordinate the body, the organizers offer to put a filled glass of water on the floor, aka the ceiling.

The living room is decorated with a table made from the world's longest solid board at 36.83 meters. She is listed in the Guinness Book of Records.

Hang Nga Hotel, or Crazy House (Vietnam)

In Vietnam, there is also an unusual house created by the owner of the hotel Hang Nga. She was inspired by the works of the famous architect Gaudi and created a building that was supposed to be fabulous, but was popularly called the "madhouse".

Hang Nga lived in Russia for a long time and then moved to Dalat, where she created her own project. This took a lot of time. The entire hotel building is one continuous maze inside a tree. To heighten the effect, a view of a cave filled with cobwebs was created. An interesting fact is that for a long time the Vietnamese believed that this style of construction was typical for Russia.

The most expensive private house in the world: Antilia, Mumbai, India

This 27-storey building has a height of 173 meters. Several floors have very high ceilings. If the ceiling height were standard, then the house could accommodate 60 floors.

It is worth noting that this building is a residential building that was built for the Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani (the richest man in India with a fortune of 27 billion US dollars) and his family, who never moved into him, because they believe that such an act will bring them much trouble.

The fact is that the building was not built according to vastu-shastra (the Hindu version of feng shui).

The house has an area of ​​about 37,000 sq. m, thus being the largest private residential building in the world.

The name of the house was given in honor of the mythical island of Antilia, which is located in the Atlantic Ocean. The architect was the American company Perkins & Will.

The plot on which the house stands has an area of ​​4,532 sq.m, and it is located in a prestigious area, where the cost per 1 sq. m can reach up to 10,000 US dollars.

According to Reliance Industries, the house, built in 2010, cost the owner 50-70 million USD, but due to the constant increase in the cost of land, its cost has skyrocketed to 1-2 billion USD, and at the moment it is the most expensive residential building in the world.

In the house you can find:

• 9 elevators (lobby)
• parking for 168 cars (first 6 floors)
• car service (7th floor)
• theater for 50 people (8th floor)
• Spa
• swimming pools
• Ballroom.
• guest apartments
• residence of the Ambani family
• 3 helipads with mission control center.

Guggenheim Museum, Bilbao, Spain

This contemporary art museum is the design of American-Canadian architect Frank Gehry.

The opening took place in 1997, and the building was immediately recognized as one of the most spectacular deconstructivist buildings in the world, and the architect Philip Johnson did not hesitate to call the museum "the greatest building of our time."

You can find the Guggenheim Museum on the waterfront. In his work, the architect embodied the abstract idea of ​​a space interplanetary ship. But the building has also been compared to a bird, an airplane, and even Superman.

The building also boasts a central atrium that rises 55 meters and resembles a huge metal flower with divergent petals.

In places, the shapes of the building are so complex that Gehry had to use software that was originally intended for the aerospace industry to create them.

original houses

5. Tiny house

This small house, called "Tiny House", has an area of ​​​​only 18 square meters. meters.Its author was the architect Macy Miller. They worked on the house for about two years, using a lot of things made with their own hands.

Despite its compactness, in the house you can find everything that a person needs for a comfortable stay.

The idea came to the architect when Maisie was tired of paying crazy money for her former home.

At this stage, she continues to improve her new home.

6. House from old windows

Photographer Nick Olson and designer Lilah Horwitz cost $500 to build this home.

For several months, they collected old discarded windows to create a house in the mountains in West Virginia.

7. House of cargo containers

Four 12-meter containers were converted into one house, which was called El Tiemblo House. This house is located in the city of Avila, Spain.

The designer of this project is the studio James & Mau Arquitectura, and it was built by specialists from Infiniski.

The total area of ​​the building is 190 sq. meters. The construction of the entire complex took approximately 6 months and 140,000 euros.

8 School Bus House

Architecture student Hank Butitta decided to use his knowledge to turn an old school bus he bought online into a home.

To convert the bus into a modular mobile home, he used an old gym floor and plywood.

In 15 weeks, he completed his bold project, which he turned into his own home.

9. Water tower house

After purchasing an old water tower in central London, Leigh Osborne and Graham Voce decided to renovate it.

They spent 8 months transforming the old structure into a new, modern apartment building.

The multi-storey apartment, located in the center of the tower, has large windows, and the upper part of the building offers a view of all the nature around.

10. House from a train car

The carriage from the Great Northern Railway X215 train has been converted into a comfortable accommodation. This house is located in Essex, Montana.

The car has been completely renovated and now has everything from the kitchen and bathroom to the master bedroom and even a gas fireplace.

11. Mobile house made of logs

The house was built by Hans Liberg and is located in Hilversum, the Netherlands.

Thanks to its structure, the house merges with nature and becomes almost invisible among the trees, especially with closed windows.

Inside the house is made in the style of minimalism. Many details are made by hand.

Interesting houses (photo)

1. A house balancing on a rock

This house has been standing on a stone for 45 years. It is located in Serbia, and maybe this is not the best place to relax, swimmers will appreciate its uniqueness.

For the first time, the idea of ​​such a house was proposed in 1968 by several young swimmers, and the next year the house was already ready. It has only one room.

It is amazing how he managed to stand on a stone, given the strong winds that blow in that area.

2. Hobbit house

Photographer Simon Dale spent about $5,200 to turn a small plot of land into a house that bears a striking resemblance to the residence of one of the characters in the Lord of the Rings novel.

Dale built a house for his family in just 4 months. His father-in-law helped him.

The house has several eco-friendly details, including wood waste for flooring, lime plaster (instead of cement) for walls, straw bales on dry masonry, a dry closet, solar panels for electricity, and a supply of water from a nearby spring.

3. House under the dome

After spending 6 years and $9,000, Steve Areen managed to build his dream home.

This building is located in Thailand. The main part of the house required 2/3 of the total investment, and Steve spent the remaining $3,000 on furnishing.

The house has a place to relax, a hammock, a private pond, and almost everything inside the house is made from natural materials.

4. Floating house

The architect Dymitr Malсew worked on the design of this house. From the name it is clear why this building is unique.

Mobile the house is built on a floating platform. This location offers amazing views of the surrounding nature.

The ideal palace of Ferdinand Cheval in the city of Hauterives (France)

A postman from France decided to do something completely unusual and created one of the architectural monuments - the palace of Ferdinand Cheval. It may seem incredible that Ferdinand, having no professional education, not only conceived, but also brought his project to life.

At first, he collected stones for the house for a long time, and during the construction process he used only two simple materials - cement and ordinary coils of wire. The resulting house combined several styles of the West and the East.

It took the postman 33 years to build the house. The house received the status of a monument building in 1969. The author, after fame came to him, wanted to be buried in his own palace, however, was refused. Ferdinand did not lose his head and built a crypt next to the house.

The uniqueness of this palace is in its versatility. Each person sees something of his own in an architectural structure, and some details remain in the soul and memory forever.

During the construction of the palace, various styles and trends from both the East and the West were taken as a basis.

Crooked house in the city of Sopot (Poland)

There are no right angles here. Architects Shotinsky and Zalevsky created this masterpiece in 2004 and it surprises people to this day. Despite its completely unusual design, the house fits well into the central, historical part of the city and stands among cafes and shops, complementing the architectural ensemble. For inspiration, the architects used drawings that came out from under the pencil of an illustration artist for children's books.

In Poland, one of the most unusual buildings is a crooked house in the city of Sopot.

The appearance of the crooked house is striking and surprising, and the building itself is the main attraction in Sopot. It is always crowded here, people stand in line to take a photo for memory. On the first floor of the crooked building there are several cozy shops and coffee shops, and on the second floor there are radio stations. A visit to this house should definitely be included in the plan when traveling to Poland.

Indian Lotus Temple

The main temple of the Baha'i religion adorns the capital of India - New Delhi. The amazing building of the world is made in the form of a blossoming lotus. Despite such an unusual shape, the Iranian architect Fariborz Sahba built the building, taking as a basis the general canons of Indian religious temples. Bach's dwelling is a nine-cornered structure with a central dome.

Nine exits from the temple symbolize openness to all mankind.The petals of the concrete flower, which reaches a height of 35 m, are arranged in three rows and lined with marble slabs on the outside. Nine pools framing the building create the effect of a huge lotus floating on the water.

Dancing house in the Czech Republic

The endless dance of Ginger and Fred is the name of a popular building in Prague. Two houses adjoining each other resemble a couple of a man and a woman merged in a single dance impulse. The famous Hollywood duo Ginger Rogers and Fred Astaire, famous in the 40s of the XX century, served as prototypes for the creation of the complex.

As conceived by the architect Vlado Milunich, the deconstructivist complex rises on bored piles that act as the legs of a couple. The figure of the “woman” is dressed in a glass dress with a narrowed waist and a “skirt” expanding downwards.

The house, erected in 1996, is now rented out as office space. At the very top of the building is the restaurant "Pearl of Prague", from the panoramic windows of which a spectacular view opens.

Chinese teapot building

The building, resembling a huge clay teapot, is nothing more than the exhibition center of the famous Wanda complex. The author of the architectural solution of the amazing construction of the world in this way interpreted long-standing craft traditions and, in particular, the manufacture of pottery, which has been considered a symbol of the Middle Kingdom since the 15th century.

A three-story building with a height of 50 m in diameter and a height of 40 m is registered in the Guinness Book of Records under the heading "the largest teapot on our planet." Each floor of the building can rotate around its axis, allowing visitors to enjoy an excellent outlook.Outside, the "teapot" is decorated with polished aluminum plates and sparkling stained-glass windows, due to which it looks light and airy.

Crazy House in Vietnam

Designed by local architect Dang Viet Nga, Hang Nga Guesthouse is truly a work of art that surpasses the imagination of ordinary people. An amazing construction of the world in the form of a huge hollow tree of a bizarre twisted shape with many branch paths leading into the depths and cavern stairs was erected in 1990.

Today it is one of the visiting cards of the city of Dalat. The main "highlight" of the building - its exterior and interior decoration is created from intertwined roots and unusually shaped branches. The “giant tree” itself expands to the sides and rises up to the sky.

The thematic design of the Mad House rooms, according to the creator's idea, makes sense: the ant's room represents the Vietnamese, the tiger's apartment represents the Chinese, and the eagle's apartment represents the Americans. Having decided to visit such a house, be prepared for the fact that you can not only enjoy its amazing beauty, but also easily get lost in your childhood memories.

Under the wings of a Boeing 747 (USA)

In Malibu there is an unusual house, or rather a house with an unusual roof. Its roof is made from the wings of a Boeing 747. The owner of the house probably always wanted to have her own private plane, but at present she only owns the wings of an aircraft.

Only for the delivery of old wings from the aircraft to the construction site, the American paid $ 50,000.After the construction of this house-plane was completed, additional unforeseen expenses appeared - the house had to be registered not as a residential building, but as a Civil Aviation building. And all due to the fact that from the air the house looked very much like a crashed Boeing 747 lying on the ground.

Hotel Marqués de Riscal, Elciego Spain

Another Frank Gehry project is a futuristic wine hotel. This structure has made Elciego one of the most famous places in the world.

Gehry's idea was to come up with an avant-garde project in which an innovative spirit would be built into an old farm.

The hotel building consists of a series of prismatic blocks arranged in such a way that it seems that these blocks are floating above the ground.

This hotel, like the Guggenheim Museum, is covered with flowing titanium sheets, but if in Bilbao the building is one color, then in this case the architect decided to use colored sheets, namely pink and purple shades.

The selected colors symbolize red wine, but the gold color was used as a symbol of the signature Marqus de Riscal bottle braid. In addition, silver color was used in the building of the hotel - the same as the capsule around the neck of the bottles.

Heating stove: Europe, beginning of the last century

Heating radiators could be used in at least two ways. At the beginning of the last century, they were popular in all European countries - and there is nothing particularly surprising in this. In the niches of the batteries, it was possible to heat up food or keep it hot for quite a long time, it was possible to dry shoes or clothes in them.In those days, the batteries were heated with steam - therefore, now, when this action is performed with hot water, it has become very unprofitable to maintain such a design. There are almost none of them - but in some historical buildings such stoves can still be seen. Well, in museums, of course.

house in the forest

16. House among the trees

Instead of cutting down trees to clear land for a home, architect Keisuke Kawaguchi of K2 Design decided to build a chain of several living spaces that bypass the trees.

The building is located in the city of Yonago, Japan and is called "Residence in Daizen". It is a multi-room house connected by short corridors and surrounded by nature.

17. Japanese forest house

Using local materials, kayak racing instructor Brian Schulz, who also builds boats, has created his own oasis in the forests of Oregon, USA.

The author calls his house a Japanese forest house. It took $11,000 to build.

The house takes Japanese design beauty to the other side of the world.

18. Modern hobbit house

Dutch architecture firm SeARCH has teamed up with Christian Muller Architects to create a house that is built into a hillside in Valls, Switzerland.

From a technical point of view, the house is underground, but its entire courtyard with a terrace opens onto open space.

The structure of the house allows you to see the one who went out into the courtyard, all the beauties of nature.

19. A house built into a cave

This house is located in Festus, Missouri. It is built into a sand cave. Initially, Kurt Sleeper (Curt Sleeper) found a place on one of the eBay auctions - the cave was only 30 kilometers from the house where he lives with his wife.

Soon op purchased the place and turned it into a home. It took him almost 5 months to become the owner of this place and more than 4 years to complete the construction.

It is always warm inside and the surrounding nature is felt, so the family may not even to go out.

20. Underground house in the desert

Designed by Deca Architecture, this semi-underground stone house blends in with the surroundings of rural Greece.

The house is half hidden underground, which does not affect the surrounding nature in any way.

The house is located on the Greek island of Antiparos.

Unlimited flight of imagination

Architects change not only the form, but also the size. The total building area is 14 m². The house is made in the form of a shell, a parallelepiped, a star or another shape that the customer chooses. Functional areas are distinguished by curtains and partitions made of chipboard. The building is complemented by a wooden terrace. Here they eat and rest. Prepare food near the building. On the one hand, minimalism causes a certain discomfort, and, on the other hand, it compensates for its panoramic window. It provides an influx of natural light.

The entrance group of the mini-house is a walkway-platform. Depending on the wishes of the customer, the building is erected in 1 or 2 floors. The extended version has a toilet and living room downstairs. The upper level is given over to the bedroom. Its area does not exceed 5-8 m². They don't live here permanently. An option for those who want to be alone in the summer.

Construction Materials	Description exterior	Description interior
In the island states, they meet huts made in the form of a beveled pyramid, which resembles a slightly beveled letter "A"	The building, which is used for seasonal stay, is equipped with panoramic or stained glass windows, electric heating is installed	The interior space includes 3-4 rooms, in the living room there is a fireplace, built-in wardrobes, transforming furniture, a compact spiral staircase has been built
American architect built a minimalist house in the form of a glass pavilion	People who pass by, seeing everything that happens inside thanks to the panoramic windows	The interior space of the building, which no one has decided to buy yet, is made with the letter Z, providing three functional areas for relaxing, receiving guests and cooking
The Chilean caterpillar structure is an example of a combination of technocracy and concern for the environment.	Built using a dozen shipping shipping containers	Each container is a separate room, complete with windows and passages between rooms

The New Zealander has pushed the boundaries of what used to be considered a bold experiment. He erected the building, placing it on a movable foundation. First, the guests are understood along the spiral staircase. Visitors come to the upper level, equipped with panoramic windows. Visually, the building resembles a UFO. Residents received a 360º view. Inside is located:

• mini bar;
• plasma screen;
• smart home options installed;
• small bedroom;
• allocated space for the kitchen.

The only “minus” of a panoramic house is the high cost of maintenance.

Shell, car, stone - modern houses take any form. Fans of minimalism, techno, modernism and eco trends choose a roof over their heads. Architects recommend taking into account the weather conditions in the region. In some cases, buildings are suitable only for seasonal living.

Palace of Ferdinand Cheval (France)

Ferdinand is a French postman who had neither a building nor an architectural education. But this did not prevent him from becoming famous, thanks to the fact that he managed to build an unusual and very beautiful house. The postman built it without a single nail, wire, cement or stones. Many cultures are embodied in this building and any tourist, be it from the West, be it from the East, will be able to find a piece of their culture in this building. Ferdinand loved his creation very much. So much so that he wanted to be buried in this house. But, despite the fact that this house belonged to him, the local authorities denied the owner his desire. And then the famous postman next to the house quickly built a crypt for himself, all in the same style.

The Ideal Palace of Ferdinand Cheval, Hauterives, France

You can find this palace, which was built by the postman Ferdinand Cheval at the beginning of the 20th century, in the town of Hauterives, near Châteauneuf-de-Galroux. The most interesting thing is not even the strange architecture, but the fact that Cheval created this palace from ordinary stones that can be found on the coast.

It all started with the fact that in the second half of the 19th century, Franz began to dream of his own palace, and then one day he stumbled over a stone, took a closer look and realized that it was not just a stone, but a marvelous object of an unusual shape, from which something could be then make it. Since he did not have enough money for real building materials, he began to collect stones of a bizarre shape.

Construction began in 1879 and completed in 1912. It is worth noting that now inside the ideal palace you can find a mosque and a temple.

In 1969, the Ideal Palace was officially registered as a historical monument of France, and its author is called the forerunner of Art brut - raw, uncut art. On the facade of the building you can read the following: "10,000 days, 93,000 hours, 33 years."

Saloon Doors: USA

Doors that open freely in both directions, because the hinges are arranged in this way, can be seen in any self-respecting western - or in Soviet classics. For example, in "The Man from the Boulevard des Capucines". It seems - well, why would doors be so stupid and so strange? It’s only effective for shooting scuffles with the participation of angry, drunken cowboys - they manage to kill all the furniture and utensils in the bar in one fight, and the door remains proudly swinging back and forth.

Its purpose is different: firstly, it is the ventilation of the room, which operates in the wind from anywhere - and this was important, given that the cowboys were engaged in catching and driving cattle. This meant a week of being on the prairie under the scorching sun, and deodorants, as we remember, had not yet been invented.

Second, the puritanical resentment of citizens who did not indulge in alcoholic libations could simmer a little less. Because their eyes were always fixed on the same door - and what happened behind it remained a mystery. And finally, through such doors, even without a sign, any sufferer could easily find the place where they poured a glass or two without a map.

Skateboard house, USA

This is the world's first skateboard house. The dream of several generations of skateboarders who wanted to bring their passion into their home has finally come true. This home is perfect for skateboarding as well as casual living.

This unusual house is a project of a private residence to be built in Malibu, California. In this house it will be possible to ride on any grounds and surfaces, indoors and outdoors. The founder of the project is Pierre André Senizergues (PAS), former world champion and Pro Skater and founder of Etnies.

The house is divided into several separate zones. The first zone includes the living room, dining room and kitchen, the second includes the bedroom and bathroom, and the third is the skateboard space.

Piano House - Huainan, China

No matter how China can surprise with its invention. The glass set consists of two musical instruments - a piano and a violin (looking at the size of the instruments, one can for a moment assume that some giant left them here).

All over the world there are a great many interesting, unlike structures, but not the building of the piano with the violin.

The musical building was built in 2007 and was intended to attract the interest of tourists; a scientific and exhibition center was located in it.

This piano-violin music house is located in Huainan. The building, which has a kind of original, author's look, is also very functional. Although the building of the center looks like musical instruments, it has nothing to do with music at all.

The violin instrument is the entrance to an interesting building - the center, inside the center there is a staircase and an escalator that takes you to the piano, inside which city exhibitions are held.

Environmental Protection

Houses with unusual interiors and original exteriors have been built all over the world. Designers and builders use brick, plywood, manure, wood, tiles and other materials. Eco style has become popular.Country buildings, with a total area of ​​up to 40 m², are complemented by a stone wall, a "green" roof. It is literally strewn with lawn grass. Such a find of architects increases the thermal insulation of the building and ensures its harmonious combination with the environment. Other characteristics of the eco house:

• the shape of the building is a garden bed;
• small bedroom and kitchen;
• spacious living room with fireplace;
• beds are located in niches in the walls.

An architectural solution for regions with a mild warm climate. Eco-houses do not have an independent heating system inside. The ecological theme is continued by a 100% "green" house, which is built in African style. The walls are made of stone, soil, manure, sand. Branches were used to create the roof.

Keyhole with key limiter: Germany

It's time to pay tribute to the exceptional humanism in the methods of treating people in the Middle Ages. Then almost all diseases were treated in one excellent way - they drank wine. They tried to neutralize the water, relieved headaches and childbirth pains, pushed back the signs of impending old age - then it came at the age of about 35-40 years, by the way. They even tried to fight the bubonic plague with the help of wine - however, it did not really help. But at least it became a little more cheerful against the backdrop of all that horror of the epidemic. In general, wine was consumed in unrealistic quantities by all segments of the population - from kings and nobility to ordinary people and monks.

Those who inadvertently went through with the treatment often could not get the key into the keyhole - who does not happen to? The caring blacksmiths of Cochem Castle tried to alleviate the fate of such drunkards - for this they invented and forged special borders on the door lock, which it was simply unrealistic not to get into with the key.Tellingly, such locks were placed primarily on wine cellars. You can also understand the logic: even if you yourself are not too able to open the door yourself, this does not mean at all that guests should sit and be bored sober. So, like it or not, but be kind enough to open your cellar with wine. Here is a device from blacksmiths to help.

Industrial building: Spittelau waste incineration plant, Vienna, Austria

This building was reconstructed according to the design of the famous artist Friedensreich Hundertwasser. Since the artist himself is an avid supporter of ecology, he had little desire to take on such a project. But after the request of the Vienna Mayor Helmut Zilk, and the information that the heat that the plant would emit would be used to heat a huge number of houses in Vienna, the artist decided to start building.

At first glance, it's hard to imagine that a waste incinerator is hiding behind the beautiful design. Its tall chimney tower, crown-shaped roofs and brightly painted walls make the plant look like a fairytale castle.

It is worth noting that the plant’s chimney is decorated with blue-colored ceramic tiles, and its golden “knob” is not just a decorative element, but a place where modern filters are collected, which the artist himself asked to install, which almost doubled the cost of the project.

Box house (Japan)

In childhood, everyone loved to build houses for themselves from everything that came to hand. It turns out that adults can do this too. In Tokyo, a Japanese architect built himself a residential building out of metal boxes. He placed them in such a way that the holes between the boxes served as small windows. From the street, this house resembles an apartment building, but inside - an ordinary apartment.

In Japan, there have always been problems with housing, and perhaps in the future such houses will be a good way out of the current situation, when a fairly large house can be placed on a small area.