9 Structures That Were Built to Stay Out of Sight. They Are Really Hard to Spot at First Glance!
6:09 PM EDT, August 12, 2021, updated: 6:32 PM EDT, August 12, 2021
We all need some time on our own from time to time. At a moment like that all we want is to close our eyes and move to a quiet place where we could get away from the rest of the world.
The list below includes perfect destinations to serve such a purpose. Built deliberately away from the hustle and bustle of this world, they offer all the tranquility that anyone could crave for.
#1 A house in Texas, USA
Although from the outsider it looks Rather primitive, inside it contains everything that you need to live a comfortable life. Right next to it there is even a tiny swimming pool. You can find more information about it here
#2 A bungalow among pine trees. British Columbia, Canada
A moss-covered roof makes the building blend in the landscape almost perfectly. If you want to see what the inside looks like, check it here.
#3 Houses on the top of a shopping mall. China
This shopping mall with for detached houses on its top is located in a city with population of 4 million people. I guess it somehow explains the philosophy of the architects.
#4 A hidden house in Utah, USA
The house was built in 1986 by a married couple who wanted to live in a peaceful and quiet place. You can take a look at the interior here
#5 Villa Vals in Vals, Switzerland
This underground villa was built like that for a reason - the local authorities did not allow for any structures spoiling the picturesque landscape. For more information about pricing and other details regarding this amazing structure go here
#6 A hill hut in Hordaland, Norway
The architects did their best to make the structure form a cohesive whole with the environment. Photos of the interior can be found here
#7 A building on a desert in California, USA
This unusual house is located on a desert and it looks like a pile of leaves. If you would like to see more photos of this unusual structure, go here
#8 The Mirrorcube Hotel in Sapmi, Sweden
The external walls of the buildings are covered with glass and foil so that birds could notice it. You'll find more details here
#9 A penthouse in Beirut, Lebanon
At first nobody found the idea of building in rock plausible, but somehow the project attracted a number of potential investors. Finally it was completed by a Lebanese real estate agency. More info can be found here