15 Weirdest Houses In The World

Exploring Unique Homes Around the World

The Transparent House in Tokyo

• Designed by architect So Faux Komodo, this house features an open floor plan and is reminiscent of a treehouse, promoting playfulness and spontaneity.

• The design was requested by a young couple without children; curtains were added for privacy at night, addressing concerns about openness.

PA's House: A Skater's Dream

• Located in California, this unique home was created by skateboarder Gil de Bunda Lapointe and architect Francois Peron, blending modern aesthetics with skate-friendly features.

• The house is divided into three sections: living/dining areas, bedrooms/bathrooms, and a practice area. Its continuous surface allows for skating throughout the structure.

The World's Skinniest House

• Known as the Currette House in Warsaw, Poland, it is designed by Jakob Jamasznee and fits into a 4-foot crevice between two buildings.

• Standing over 30 feet tall but only 28 inches wide at its narrowest point, it was built for filmmaker Edgar Karev. Despite its size, there’s a long waiting list to live there.

Eco-Friendly Hobbit House

• Simon Dale constructed his own eco-friendly hobbit house in Wales for just £3,000 using recycled materials and basic tools within four months.

• He emphasizes that building such homes is accessible to anyone with determination and basic skills. His home blends seamlessly with nature.

Chateau des Eaux: A Converted Water Tower

• This Belgian water tower was transformed into a family home featuring modern amenities while retaining its historical structure from 1938.

• It includes two bedrooms and multifunctional spaces within the former water tank. The rooftop terrace offers views of the surrounding village.

Brooklyn Penthouse with Clock Faces

• Once considered unsellable due to its unique design challenges, this triplex penthouse sold for $17 million in 2017.

• Located atop a landmark clock tower building from 1914, it boasts massive clock faces on every wall providing natural light and stunning city views.

Unique Homes Inspired by Creativity and Nature

The Flintstones House in San Francisco

• A house modeled after the 1960s cartoon "The Flintstones," featuring dinosaur statues and prehistoric decor, reflects the owner's obsession with the show.

• Neighbors have declared the property a public nuisance, leading to ongoing court battles, while activists defend its uniqueness.

• Florence Fang purchased the home in the 1970s for $2.8 million, replacing traditional landscaping with oversized dinosaur sculptures and whimsical decorations.

The Dumpster Home Project

• Jeff Wilson, an environmental studies professor, transformed a six-square-foot dumpster into a functional home to demonstrate compact living.

• He lived in this sustainable home for a year starting February 4th, 2014, initially sleeping on cardboard boxes before upgrading its interior.

• This project highlights global housing shortages and aligns with the micro-housing movement prevalent in urban areas like Austin.

The Seashell House in Mexico City

• Designed by architect Javier Sanaa, this unique residence resembles a giant mollusk shell and integrates nature into its design.

• Influenced by Gaudi and Frank Lloyd Wright, it features smooth surfaces and spiral stairs that create an organic living environment.

Hotel Costa Verde's Aircraft Accommodations

• Located in Manuel Antonio National Park, Costa Rica offers unusual lodging options including a Boeing 727 fuselage suite.

• Guests can enjoy views of the jungle and Pacific Ocean from outdoor decks attached to aircraft-themed accommodations.

The Fun Family House in Tokyo

• A three-story family house designed by Japanese studio Level Architects includes slides connecting all floors for children's enjoyment.

• Features include living areas leading to double-height terraces that serve as play spaces for kids.

Robert Bruno's Steel House

• Located near Lubbock, Texas, this steel structure was built over 30 years by architect Robert Bruno but remains unfinished since his passing in 2008.

• The design is abstract and open to interpretation; some see influences from vintage cars or insects.

Germany's Upside Down House Attraction

• An upside-down house located along Germany’s A3 Autobahn offers visitors a disorienting experience where everything inside appears inverted.

• Built at a 6% incline, it creates an illusion of having fallen onto its roof while maintaining an engaging atmosphere for exploration.

Exploring Korea's Unique Museum: Mr. Toilet House

Overview of Mr. Toilet House

• Mr. Toilet House is a quirky museum located in Suwon, South Korea, designed to resemble a toilet.

• It was the former residence of Sim J Buc, the late mayor known for his dedication to public sanitation.

• The museum features humorous exhibits related to feces and includes a sculpture garden.

• Beyond humor, it addresses serious sanitation issues and operates as an NGO aimed at improving global public sanitation.

• The museum is particularly appealing to children, making learning about sanitation fun.

Children's Museum and Observations

• Across from Mr. Toilet House is a Children's Museum that offers an observatory deck for viewing the unique structure.

• In the 1990s, then-mayor Sanjay Dutt was influential in enhancing South Korean public toilet culture.

• His commitment led him to redesign his home into the shape of a toilet seat in 2007 after living there for 30 years.

• Following Sim's death in 2009, the house transitioned into its current role as a museum dedicated to sanitation awareness.