Architectural Oddities

A station imagined at the speed of light, where familiar fixtures slip out of place.

The last remaining example of a painted house from the medieval period in Nice.

This figure was carved in the likeness of a voyeur, so that every time he spied across the street, he would find only himself staring back.

This kaleidoscopic structure is perhaps Bristol’s most unusual temple

Standing as a 12th-century architectural titan, this trio of brick structures boasts the tallest surviving Cham tower in Vietnam, reaching an impressive height of 38 meters.

Eight sides, one incredible story — the Gregg-Crites Octagon House is one of Circleville's most fascinating architectural treasures.

Despite being built 50 years ago, this housing estate's unconventional design gives it a futuristic, sci-fi aesthetic.

An established watering hole whose unique history is as fascinating as its decor

An office building covered from head to toe in over eighty variety of plants

The fin-tastically detailed headquarters of the National Fisheries Development Board.

It’s a painted window that looks completely real, hiding on a building in the market square.

This building embodies the vision of Darcy Ribeiro, a renowned Brazilian educator, and founder of the University of Brasília.

A neighborhood with Art Deco architecture as eccentric as its history.

Rainbow arches made of shipping containers grace the entrance to one of France's largest seaports.

This pedestrian bridge in Croatia is a sleek, ship-inspired design with a fun net and social spaces.