On our visit to different places on Earth, we always like to hunt for something unusual or new, which we have never seen before. One such point of interest is the buildings of museums, offices, and houses. In the world of ordinary edifices, the presence of strange, but spectacular buildings have always grabbed away the interest and admiration of the visitors. Well, the real credit goes to those architects who have designed their individuality in form of these unusual buildings. They surely brighten up the mediocre world of commerce. So, here is the list of top 10 unconventional edifices that range from beautiful artworks to total wild mesh.
The Dancing House – Prague
Designed by Frank Gehry and Vlado Milunic, this is the modern treasure in that city of Czech Republic that is known for its historic edifices and churches. Holding the Nationale-Nederlanden insurance firm, this rocking edifice was erected between 1992 and 1996 after getting the permission from the President, Vaclav Havel. On its roof, a French restaurant adorns the space from where one can have the superb views over the city. This edifice is also named as the Drunk House and Fred and Ginger.
The Basket Building – Newark
Any doubt regarding this one to be in the list? Well, this masterpiece looking like a copy of a hand-made basket is the headquarters of the Longaberger Company who itself manufacture baskets. Wow! What a way to advertise the product! Dave Longaberger, the founder, had the desire to erect all the official edifices in the shape of a basket. Besides this 7-storey giant basket, Mr. Dave had also built the Apple Basket in Frazeysburg and the Big Easter Basket in Lorain.
The Crooked House – Sopot
This architectural gem in Poland was built on the basis of the houses shown in the fairytale demonstrations and as per the designs of Antoni Gaudi, the great Spanish architect. It is not the residence of somebody, but it is the abode of shops, cafes, and bars. While the interior is quite usual, the exterior emits the main draw of crookedness with the roof coated with bluish green shingles giving it the look of dragon scales.
The Robot Building – Bangkok
Designed by the architect named Sumet Jumsai, this robot is the home of the headquarters of United Overseas Bank. This robotic design soars proudly in the Sathorn district that is a commercial area. Completed in 1986 that was the time of craze for the contemporary design, the building exhibits a look of the friendly robot. It shows up the architect’s aim to design an edifice that reflected the true image of the contemporary computerized banking.
Guggenheim Museum – Bilbao
I cannot even imagine this in my dreams! Stretching by the side of the Nervion River, this is the incredible edifice of elongated layers and curves. The latter typically show off Gehry design, which aim at trapping the light. Opened in 1997 to public, the museum displays the national as well as the international artists. It goes without saying that its unusual design has always pulled countless number of tourists in the town. It seems that Mr. Gehry aimed at making this edifice in a shape of a ship in order to commemorate this Spanish port. Overall, the edifice is built from glass and limestone. Wondering from where the look of fish scales came? Well, they are due to the titanium panels.
Dali Theatre and Museum – Figueras
This is one more stunning Spanish art museum that exhibits the largest display of the artwork of Salvador Dali. The town was his birthplace where the artist wished to remake the ancient theatre by making the use of the remnants of the Spanish Civil War bombs. Opened in 1974, this bizarre looking museum was extended in the decades of 1980s. Check out for the big eggs on the roof, which are the typical Dali design. It is no surprise that Mr. Dali’s crypt today can be visited here in the basement.
Sagrada Familia – Barcelona
With this one here, it would not be a mistake to conclude that Spain is the country of oddities and spectacles. This region of Spain is famous for the works of Mr. Antoni Gaudi, the well-liked architect of the nation. This hero never wanted straight lines in his works and so it is obvious that his works would be out of the world constructions. The Sagrada Familia Church was his most beloved structure that is yet to be completed (1852-1926). It will open in 2010 for sure. Dedicated to the saints, the church is the symbol of Christianity and its towers look as if they are inspired from a fairy tale. Other works of Mr. Gaudi in Barcelona are Casa Mila and Park Guell.
Turning the Place Over – Liverpool
Located in a deserted edifice, this is an art induction that is one of the top attractions since the city’s term as the European City of Culture. Making all the passers-by to stop, this edifice is the creation of the sculptor Mr. Richard Wilson. Surprisingly, an oval shaped wall’s zone was stabbed to make it spin on a pivot for disclosing the inner part of the edifice.
The Mushroom Tree House – Cincinnati
This one more out of the world construction seems as if a house from the children’s picture book was turned into a reality using a magic wand. I am stating because it really appears that as if this was never made by human and seems like it has emerged from the ground. Thanks to the late Terry Brown, a former Professor of Architecture and Interior Design, who gave this effect. Located in the Hyde Park, this project was also aided by the professor’s students.
Ripley’s Believe It OR Not – Branson
The museum of Missouri is among the chain museums, which holds a great collection of the strange artifacts possessed by the Ripley. This edifice was made to mark the shocking earthquake that was more than 8.0 on the Richter Scale affecting New Madrid in 1812. look for those typical earthquakes cracks across, which speaks that it survived in the earthquake. In Orlando, the Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Museum appears as if it is dipping in the ground.
