A famous 19th century thinker once wrote: “Architecture is the art which so disposes and adorns the edifices raised by man, that the sight of them may contribute to his mental health, power, and pleasure.”
We can’t help but wonder what John Ruskin would have made of these 10 quirky buildings. Whether they influence mental health, power and pleasure in a good or bad way, only you can decide.
NB: The architecture of Frank Gehry doesn’t feature here – that would be too easy!
Longaberger Basket – Newark (USA) – Company HQ
Habitat 67 – Montreal (Canada) – Housing complex
Museum of Contemporary Art – Rio de Janeiro – Museum
Waldspirale – Darmstadt (Germany) – Housing complex
Kusbus Woningen – Rotterdam (Netherlands) – Housing complex
Druzhba Holiday Centre – Yalta (Ukraine) – Hotel
Air Force Academy Chapel – Colorado (USA) – Chapel
Krzywy Domek – Sopot (Poland) – Rezydent shopping centre
Edificio Mirador – Madrid (Spain) – Residential
Grüne Zitadelle – Magdeburg (Germany) – Shops, galleries and restaurants
Written by insider city guide series Hg2 | A Hedonist’s guide to…
(Featured image by USDAgov)
