Nobody lives in a glass house, right? Wrong! People are living in huge boulders, teeny-weeny passages and even in hobbit-like homes. Read on to see.
1. Fallingwater, Mill Run, Pennsylvania
Designed by the iconic architect Frank Lloyd Wright, Fallingwater proudly holds the top spot in terms of its phenomenal cantilever design which defies the laws of nature.
2. Transparent House, Tokyo, Japan
This bizarre house located in Tokyo, Japan, takes its inspiration from ancient predecessors who lived on trees. With an area of only 914 square feet, this amazing house consists of three stories containing multiple platforms arranged in a staggered fashion.
3. The Keret House, Warsaw, Poland
The Keret House proudly holds the title of ‘The World’s Slimmest House’ which was built by a Polish architect, Jakub Szczesny for an Israeli writer.
4. Malator, Druidston, Wales
Malator is an earth house, built with an exterior glass wall. It is sunk into the ground to have a minimal impact on the landscape. Inside, the building has an open-plan format in a style compared to that of a medieval hall. Lying literally deep in the hills, living in this home would make you feel like a Teletubby.
5. Stone House, Portugal
These huge boulder-like structures actually house within themselves a door, a chimney, windows and a rooftop. Owing to their peculiar design, this home has become a huge tourist attraction.
6. Giant Seashell House, Mexico
Built in the year 2006, this seashell shaped house consists of spiral stairs and natural plantings to make you feel like you’re living inside a giant snail!
7. Skateboard House, Malibu, USA
This private residence was specially built for former world champion and professional skater Pierre Andre Senizergues where you can literally skateboard in any room of the 'house'.
