Outrageous Architecture Week: Poland

Poland is home to some wonderful architectural anomalies. Among them:

The Upside Down House (Syzmbark)
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Daniel Czapiewski, Polish businessman and philanthropist, built this house as an artistic statement about the Communist era and current state of the world. Many tourists who visit complain of mild seasickness and dizziness after just a few minutes of being in the structure.

Quite a work of art, indeed. Not many designers are able to disturb one’s perceptual field enough to induce sickness. In this case, it’s brilliantly intentional.

The Crooked House (Sobot)
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Despite its hallucinatory appearance, the building functions as part of a regular shopping center.

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3 responses to “Outrageous Architecture Week: Poland”

  1. Who knew they had such cool buildings in Poland? If I had more evidence that the entire country was that cool I may consider following my roots back there.

  2. Ha…”The Crooked House”. Wouldn’t it fit a bit better if it was the “Wavy House”? I don’t know.

    But wouldn’t the Upside-Down house be amazing to live in?!! I would have so much fun decorating it!

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