I am in the process of buying a house off plan and through the build I have been amazed at the way the builders work, how the plans are suddenly developed from flat drawings into 3D computer designs and from that into physical concrete and bricks.
The other thing that baffled me was the roof, the engineering that goes into a simple roof was awe-inspiring. It made me consider vast architectural feats, such as Gaudí’s melting building in Barcelona, the bizarre cathedral of Justo Gallego Martinez and the Genius of the Sydney Opera house. The thought and processes that go into getting these ideas into fruition, is mind bending.
In honour of these artists, I have trawled the interweb and found you other buildings that defy gravity in one way of another.
1. Wozoco Apartments (Amsterdam-Osdorp, Netherlands)
The interesting thing about the Wozoco building is that it was borne out of errors and obstacles. During the build they were told they were limit of 87 units per block, was raised to 100 units per block. Also each apartment was promised good natural lighting and should block any sound of construction from around the city. 13 extra apartments were also built suspended from the side of the main structure.
Plans
Finished House
2. Floating Castle (Ukraine)
Apparently this is the remains of “bunker for the overload of mineral fertilizers that is used in the Ukraine. It has been called Howl’s Moving Castle by many of it’s admirers.
Apparently this is the remains of “bunker for the overload of mineral fertilizers that is used in the Ukraine. It has been called Howl’s Moving Castle by many of it’s admirers.
3. Cantilever House Photos
The objective behind the house was to create a high quality – low cost system, that meant that this building was easily adaptable to any site.
The objective behind the house was to create a high quality – low cost system, that meant that this building was easily adaptable to any site.
Plan
Finished house
4. Cube House (Rotterdam, Netherlands)
The Kubuswoningen were designed by architect Piet Blom in 1984, each home has three floors, an entrance hall, first floor with living area and kitchen and bedrooms on the second floor. Many of the residents of the Cube homes use the top floor as a small garden.
The Kubuswoningen were designed by architect Piet Blom in 1984, each home has three floors, an entrance hall, first floor with living area and kitchen and bedrooms on the second floor. Many of the residents of the Cube homes use the top floor as a small garden.
Plans
Finished house
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5. Heliotrope Rotating House (Freiburg, Germany)
Built by German architect Rolf Disch, an environmental activist and solar energy pioneer, the house was the first building in the world to create more energy than it uses. To make sure that the house absorbs as much of the sun’s rays it turns according to the suns posit on, this is also fantastic for residence who benefit from superb views.
Built by German architect Rolf Disch, an environmental activist and solar energy pioneer, the house was the first building in the world to create more energy than it uses. To make sure that the house absorbs as much of the sun’s rays it turns according to the suns posit on, this is also fantastic for residence who benefit from superb views.
Plans
Finished house
6. Habitat 67 (Montreal, Canada)
It used to be the temporary residence of the many dignitaries coming to Montreal. The project had begun as an effort to produce affordable housing with gardens in the city. All the blocks are now 100% tenant owned and has become something of a tourist attraction over the years.
It used to be the temporary residence of the many dignitaries coming to Montreal. The project had begun as an effort to produce affordable housing with gardens in the city. All the blocks are now 100% tenant owned and has become something of a tourist attraction over the years.
Plans
Finished House
7. Hemeroscopium House
Make entirely of concrete, glass and water, the building was designed to challenge gravity. The house is light, and the transparency brings the outside of the building inside. The building is built around a parent beam that holds the structure.
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Finished House
8. Berman House (Joadja, Australia)
The Berman House sits on a rock hanging above untouched countryside; the living area is projected over the cliff edge, bringing the nature surrounding the house, inside.
The Berman House sits on a rock hanging above untouched countryside; the living area is projected over the cliff edge, bringing the nature surrounding the house, inside.
Plans
Finished house
9. Free Spirit Spheres (British Columbia, Canada)
The spheres have a staircase that runs to a short bridge, this is the only way to enter them. The staircase spirals all the way to the ground, and to stop the bridge from sagging, the spheres are tied to two tress behind them.
The spheres have a staircase that runs to a short bridge, this is the only way to enter them. The staircase spirals all the way to the ground, and to stop the bridge from sagging, the spheres are tied to two tress behind them.
Inside
10. Pod House (New Rochelle, New York)
The pod or mushroom house has been designed to look like a wildflower called Queen Anne’s Lace. The house is an interlinking connection of several pods, all with cross crossing walkways.
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