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The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by Cyb3rhack3r: 8:43am On Dec 31, 2014


Toilet House, South Korea This home was
constructed by one Sim Jae- duck, founder of
the–you guessed it–World Toilet Association.
As ridiculous as it might sound, the
foundation did a lot of good work promoting
improved sanitation facilities around the
world. The home acted as his private residence
until his death in 2009; it was then
bequeathed to the government and has since
become a toilet museum



Transparent House, Japan Do you feel like you
just have way too much privacy in your life?
Well then maybe you’ve finally found the home
for you! This Tokyo home was apparently
inspired by the idea of living in a tree–though
how exactly the two concepts are connected is
still a little bit hazy to us.



Antilia, India We’re ending with the big one–
this skyscraper in Mumbai, India is actually a
private residence–yes, one residence–
belonging to Mukesh Ambani, a local business
magnate. Perhaps the most expensive private
residence in the world, it reportedly takes a
staff of 600 to run. It all seems a bit
ostentatious to us, but what do we know?




Clock Tower Penthouse, New York This
penthouse apartment is the result of a major
overhaul of an old clock tower in Brooklyn,
New York. It seems that the developers are
still looking for a tenant–I wonder why? The
asking price is only $18 million.




Rotating House, Australia At first glance, this
benign-looking structure seems ordinary
enough–but with enough patience, you might
notice something strange happening. The
Everingham Rotating House, as it’s known,
completes a full rotation in between 30
minutes and two hours, depending on its
speed setting. The home today remains a
private residence.



Tiny House, Washington This 140 (yes, 140) square foot home outside of Seattle, Washington punches way above its weight–it’s got a kitchen, bathroom, upstairs bedroom, and reading nook all packed in to such a tiny space. It’s also environmentally- friendly, sourcing its energy from solar panels. Who would’ve thought you could do so much with so little?




Crocodile House, Ivory Coast At first glance,
this home actually does look like a crocodile–
but trust us, this house is real and people live
here. It was initially built by artist Moussa
Kalo, and after his passing it was taken over
by one of his apprentices who continues its
upkeep.



Boeing 727 House, Costa Rica This two-
bedroom, two-bathroom home located just
outside of Manuel Antonio National Park in
Costa Rica is available to rent–for a price. A
night here costs more than a week would at
most other local options, but you get what
you pay for, right? The inside is incredible as
well, totally refurbished and paneled with local
wood.



Bubble House, France This extravagant home
located just outside of Cannes was specially
designed and built for designer Pierre Cardin,
who is not-so- surprisingly renowned for his
own avant-garde tastes. It has apparently been
the site of some of the region’s most
debauched parties, which also somehow seems
appropriate



Dar al-Hajar, Yemen This monumental looking
structure wasn’t constructed as an icon, but
it’s certainly become one. Built as the summer
home of a powerful Imam, the building is now
a museum. Its location just outside of the
Yemeni capital of Sana makes this home
relatively accessible and it’s become a popular
destination for day trips.



Upside Down House, Poland This home was
built by Polish businessman Daniel Czapiewski
as a statement about the “backwardness” he
perceived in the country under the Soviet
regime. The inside is also decorated in typical
Soviet fashion–but upside down of course.
Nowadays the house is open to visitors, who
are able to enter and walk on the ceiling (the
floor?).



Bio-Climatic Solar House, France This home,
located in eastern France, brings
“environmentally-friendly” to a whole new
level. The house’s angle and glass facade work
so that the home remains warm in the winter
and relatively cool during other parts of the
year, avoiding the energy expenditures
normally associated with homes in this part of
the world.




Shoe House, South Africa Do you remember
the nursery rhyme about the little old lady who
lived in a shoe? Well it looks like you’re not
alone, as local artist Ron Van Zyl decided to
construct this home for his wife in 1990. It’s
now part of a complex that includes an art
museum, campground, bar, and more.



“Crazy House,” Vietnam This bizarre
architectural feat known popularly as the
“crazy house” was built in 1990 as a pet
project by a local architect–but the design,
which incorporates many natural elements
including animals, mushrooms, and a giant
tree trunk, proved to be more expensive than
anticipated. As such, a section of the home
has acted as a guest house for tourists since
the late 90s.

Space House, Tennessee This residence,
popularly known as the “Space House” or the
“Flying Saucer House,” was constructed by
one Curtis King back in 1973. Nowadays the
home is available for short- term rental
options, and the price is apparently quite
reasonable! If you’ve been looking for a
spaceship experience on a budget, well…
here’s an option.
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Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by Nobody: 8:44am On Dec 31, 2014
Ok
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by elantraceey(f): 8:55am On Dec 31, 2014
Wow i love the one surrounded with green vegatation .



1one come and buy it for me na sad
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by 1one: 9:35am On Dec 31, 2014
elantraceey:
Wow i love the one surrounded with green vegatation .



1one come and buy it for me na sad

What happen to your own money sad
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by elantraceey(f): 9:40am On Dec 31, 2014
1one:


What happen to your own money sad


undecided undecided undecided

So you can't buy a gift for your sister abi
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by 1one: 9:57am On Dec 31, 2014
elantraceey:



undecided undecided undecided

So you can't buy a gift for your sister abi

Ahhh no ooo... If I buy this type of gift for you my sister... What would you want your husband to buy.... I don't want to upset him.
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by elantraceey(f): 10:26am On Dec 31, 2014
1one:


Ahhh no ooo... If I buy this type of gift for you my sister... What would you want your husband to buy.... I don't want to upset him.


Dont bother about him , he will accept the gift as long as its from his brother in law
Re: The 15 Coolest Homes From around The World by 1one: 10:28am On Dec 31, 2014
elantraceey:



Dont bother about him , he will accept the gift as long as its from his brother in law

See where your sense carry you gogringrin

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