Wacky Homes Around the Globe
If you thought your house was unique, think again.
Every one of us has a wild imagination. At least that’s what I like to think. If we all lived in homes that outwardly represented our personality, would they look like these?
These are some of the wackiest, funny houses from around the globe. Some of them I’m sure your familiar with and some may not be. It’s amazing how architects deal with space. I guess if you can dream it, they can build it.
Broken columns. The house was created by the aristocrat François Nicolas Henri Racine de Monville. The house was built before the French Revolution.
The ship house located in Dalmatia,Croatia.
Located in Vietnam, this fanatical house, formerly known as Hang Nga Villa, was designed by architect Dr. Dang Viet Nga. Is it me, or does it resemble the architecture in Lord of the Rings?
The kettle house located in Galveston, Texas made completely of steel. Is it tea time yet? I would be concerned about temperature. Is it hot as anything during the summer?
In South Korea there is a man known only to the locals as ” Mr Toilet”. I guess he has an obsession with personal hygiene. I guess he won’t ever have to tell his guests where the bathroom is.
Ironically, this is the corporate headquarters for The Longaberger Basket Company located in Newark, Ohio. Founder Dave Longaberger wanted the corporate home office in a giant basket.
The dancing house office building located in Prague, Czech Republic. This house was originally named Fred and Ginger, after Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers. It doesn’t look quite finished to me. What do you think?
We’ve come to this planet seeking intelligent life, oops we made a mistake. The Chemosphere, built in 1960. This house was said to cost $30,000 to build since the owner was on a tight budget. The house is today considered one of the great architectural icons of Los Angeles.
The storybook house located in Olalla, Washington. This house was created as homage to Hansel & Gretel. Better check the ovens!
Located in Arkhangelsk, Russia, it is believed to be the world’s tallest wooden house, soaring 13 floors to reach 144ft. It was said to be built by a gangster.
The hobbit house located in Ferris, Texas containing 7 underground domes providing 4,144 sq ft of living space. Also known as the Robot Ranch.
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Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Aug 31st, 2008
Actually, Ironic in this context in considered to be sarcastic Irony. There are dozens of different types of irony within the world today. Example: Situational, Verbal, Dramatic, sarcastic, etc. The term “Ironic or Irony” are just basic definitions in the dictionary. You have to remember the context in which it’s used.
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Leo Reyes, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
Funny houses. Some are amusing. Great article!
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Sep 1st, 2008
Thanks Leo. I thought so too.
Nelson Doyle, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
Great article, Lauren Axelrod! Informative and humorous, Wow! Your impressive word-weaving story-telling held my attention from beginning to the end.
God Bless,
Nelson Doyle
nobert soloria bermosa, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
awesome,nice idea and fine research Lauren,keep it up
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Sep 2nd, 2008
Thanks Norbert. This is the second appearance for this article on the hot list. It was stalled for a bit.
louie jerome, posted this comment on Sep 4th, 2008
Well researched and interesting article.
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Sep 4th, 2008
Thanks so much Louis.
Cremnlin, posted this comment on Sep 6th, 2008
I saw some hobbit homes driving through Cali.
Liane Schmidt, posted this comment on Sep 12th, 2008
Whoa… a hobbit home and a basket home! Love the article!
Blessings & best wishes.
Sincerely,
-Liane Schmidt.
Lauren Axelrod, posted this comment on Sep 12th, 2008
Thanks Liane and Cremlin. I would love in some of these.
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illuminatiscott, posted this comment on Aug 31st, 2008
Do not use “ironically” like you did with the basket building description. Something ironic is the opposite of what is expected. There is thus nothing ironic about a basket company having a basket building. It is amusing, coincidental, perhaps even serendipitous, but in no way ironic.