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Vignale Monferrato, Italy
La Casa del Serpentello
The Serpentello House is a true work of art, with a unique façade and decorations made of individually handcrafted ceramic tiles created by the owner, making it a truly unforgettable place.
Itinerary
Hidden Architectural Wonders of Wisconsin
These seven stops across Wisconsin prove that the Midwest’s strangest buildings are hiding in plain sight.
Tres Piedras, New Mexico
$CRAP$ Shrine
It is intended to take one back to a stripped-down simplicity, to spend extended time both inside and out, and absorb the natural drama of the Upper Rio Grande Valley.
Cleveland, Ohio
George Masaveg Art Home
One man's collection of found art, sculpture, and ephemera adorns his two side-by-side homes.
Bispingen, Germany
Iserhatsche
A German artist built a home and garden filled with whimsical art pieces, like a massive, operational volcano.
Veiga, Spain
Casa das Pedriñas
This house covered in small stones was the work of one man over the course of nearly 30 years.
architecture
Podcast: Newtown Creek Nature Walk
One man in Brooklyn—armed with a homemade boat and an artistic vision—helped transform one of America's most polluted industrial waterways.
Dunedin, Florida
Mosaic House of Dunedin
In this Florida couple's cottage, nearly every surface—inside and out—is covered in mosaic artwork.
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Carhenge: How One Man’s Vision Turned Junked Cars Into Art
Built during a 1987 family reunion, this all-American interpretation of Stonehenge has drawn both ire and admiration.
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Podcast: Watts Towers
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Podcast: The House on the Rock
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Denver, Colorado
Enchanted Hart Haus
A home covered with elaborate mosaic and other pieces of art.
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Podcast: Winchester Mystery House
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