Weird Buildings Book Chronicles Unconventional Architecture Worldwide
Hoxton Mini Press has unveiled 'Weird Buildings,' authored by Imogen Fortes, which explores unique architectural designs from around the world. This volume showcases images of buildings that break traditional molds, including residences, hotels, museums, and quirky roadside attractions. Featured examples include Casa do Penedo in Fafe, Portugal (1974), a home situated among rocks; the Inntel Hotel in Zaandam, Netherlands (2010) designed by WAM Architecten, a 12-story assembly of classic Dutch houses; the Airplane House in Miziara, Lebanon (1975) by Michael Suleiman, resembling an Airbus A380; New York's Big Duck (1931) by Martin Maurer, George Reeve, William and Samuel Collins, a poultry store shaped like a duck; and Robert Bruno's Steel House at Lake Ransom Canyon, Texas, an incomplete Corten steel creation. The book also acknowledges the influence of architects such as Antoni Gaudí, Frank Gehry, and Zaha Hadid, along with modern firms like BIG, highlighting a commitment to redefining architectural limits.
Key facts
- Book titled 'Weird Buildings' published by Hoxton Mini Press.
- Text by Imogen Fortes.
- Features photographs of unconventional architecture worldwide.
- Includes Casa do Penedo in Fafe, Portugal (1974).
- Includes Inntel Hotel in Zaandam, Netherlands (2010) by WAM Architecten.
- Includes Airplane House in Miziara, Lebanon (1975) by Michael Suleiman.
- Includes Big Duck in New York, USA (1931) by Martin Maurer, George Reeve, William and Samuel Collins.
- Includes Steel House at Lake Ransom Canyon, Texas, by Robert Bruno.
Entities
Artists
- Imogen Fortes
- Antoni Gaudí
- Frank Gehry
- Zaha Hadid
- Michael Suleiman
- Martin Maurer
- George Reeve
- William Collins
- Samuel Collins
- Robert Bruno
- Claude Monet
Institutions
- Hoxton Mini Press
- WAM Architecten
- BIG
Locations
- Fafe
- Portugal
- Zaandam
- Netherlands
- Miziara
- Lebanon
- New York
- United States
- Long Island
- Lake Ransom Canyon
- Texas