15 Most Incredible Homes In The World!

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the world is full of creative people and some of them release that creativity in the world of architecture the result some pretty far-out and impressive abodes for people who aren't afraid to stand out from the crowd from a tall tower on a tiny lot to a gas station converted into a family home here are 15 most incredible homes in the world before we begin make sure to hit that like button subscribe to our Channel and click the notification belt for more amazing videos every day that being said let's begin number 15 tubular glass house most children will be familiar with the concept of a tree house if not by experience than through the magic of storybooks but what if the roles were reversed as in the tree was in the house not the other way around it might seem a little crazy but that is exactly what kazakh architect i Beck al-mustafa aimed to do with his concept of a tubular glass house instead of putting the house into the tree i Beck wanted to incorporate a mature fir tree through the heart of the home his idea was to offer and escaped from city life while incorporating modern-day convenience and style it would be entirely glazed with a cylindrical structure and would provide 360-degree views of a forest setting for narrow ring shaped doors would form the foundation of the glass house along with a white spiral staircase that wrapped around the tree's trunk the architect believed that each level would represent purification and spiritual enlightenment while harmonizing with the environment there's a saying about those in glass houses shouldn't throw stones but we now believe that's because it would end up with an insurance claim number 14 tree house master three houses are for children we plan the one we're young and then one day we just never step foot in them again does it have to be that way why can't we continue living that innocent childhood dream Pete Nelson was determined to keep that nostalgia and whimsy alive and set about using his carpentry qualifications to do it three houses for adults not a problem but this time there will be no no girls allowed sign written in crayon Pete builds treehouses for adults across the United States and has produced over eleven seasons of his show on Animal Planet called treehouse masters now he creates over 20 treehouses a year they feature all the basics of a tiny homes such as a living area and a bedroom and they even come with kitchen facilities as well these treehouses as far as childhood treehouses go are extravagant Pete builds them for people who want to relive their youth or even for people who wish to rent them out to travelers online no to treehouses are the same and adults can let their imaginations run wild number 13 the Costa Rica treehouse many people are beginning to take a long hard look at themselves when it comes to sustainable living but some people take that to the next level by even building homes that epitomize the practice of minimizing their carbon footprint rest of us are only just starting to separate recyclables from waste so the way to show us up guys Olson kun dig Architects from the United States were tasked with building a three-story home in Costa Rica that was basically going to be a treehouse and Playhouse for American surfers who were all about sustainable living it was built in the jungle near Playa Hermosa Beach and consisted of local teak wood columns and walls from tree trunks and locally harvested Santa's ro wood wooden screens let in daylight and air during the day while glass windows encompassed the second floor the goal with the build was to not only make use of local materials but allow the home to remain open and breathe in the semi tropical environment the resultant build was astounding it had an open-plan kitchen and dining area a bedroom bathroom and storage area and a unique rainwater collection system and solar power doesn't get much more sustainable or incredible than then number 12 cracked open a home that's light bright and spacious is something that many people want but in most cases if you want some light in your house you better be prepared to install a dozen or so lamps most are not built with the indoor/outdoor flow in mind a family in Amersham England wanted a house that would rely on nature to provide lighting and London architects Cullinan Studio delivered known as the push-pull house it was split into sections in an intelligent way that still maintained its Art Deco styling glazed gaps promoted an open and bright interior while the exterior of the home still looked like it was from the 1930s that was so that it wouldn't stand out too much from the neighboring properties the cross laminated timber was split into four areas around the home central space it had rooms in each corner bedrooms in each corner and a ground-level with a utility room and study stairs provide access to each level and there was no need for artificial lighting during the day look out world the housing future looks bright literally number 11 simple tiny house many people that grow up with very little are determined to get a lot when they grow up but for one Japanese man it was quite the opposite Jorge su Yama an architect spent the early years of his life in a Japanese American internment camp as you can imagine he lived with very little rather than dream about what he could have he dreamed about the simplicity of housing and possessions Jorge and his family lived in a tarpaper barracks in an Idaho camp called Minidoka it consisted of long shed buildings with one window a stove area and a curtain between each family even after leaving the camp he lived life similarly George and his wife lived in a small fishing shack in Seattle before buying an adjacent narrow lot and going for that same simplistic approach they built their home to be 18 feet wide and all of one color it has a loft stairs to a bedroom and a simple kitchen bathroom and Liz area from floor to ceiling George's tiny home is a sleek and simplistic abode that draws on the positive points of living with less number 10 stepping stone house the youth of today are often far over stimulated with video games TV shows and the general modern-day environment while you could take away all those stimuli you could also do what these parents have done and create a house of well then UK architecture studio Hamish and lions constructed a beautiful stepping stone home for a family with five children in Berkshire England it would form an extension to a manor house but in a more unique style the firm replaced the three flood-prone and underutilized outbuildings and created a natural calming and serene abode for a family that had three children with an attention deficit hyperactivity disorder the house was built on stilts in a body of water with stepping-stone access and it was designed to maximize light nature and serenity every room in the house featured earthy tones and it was split into two wings with a swimming area in between the best part is you never have to travel too far to go swimming put on your best pair of swimmers step off your deck and dive right in doesn't get much better than that number 9 skinny Oh in the East End of Toronto is an absolutely incredible home but possibly not for the reasons you think one phrase to describe it would be it stands out like a sore thumb that might be why it sat on the market with a price tag of three million dollars for over 100 days a rare sight in a hot Canadian house market so why is this house so incredible result it's skinny like super skinny supermodel skinny almost if it were positioned on its own it wouldn't look so out of place but it's squeezed in between two regular sized homes on Hamilton Street in Toronto noted as functionality minimalist with exclusive finishes it certainly is minimalist but if you choose to call this narrow home yours be aware that the neighbors are in a word disgruntled the four-story home is placed far back from the street with a lack of street appeal and tends to impinge on the neighbors privacy be prepared to feature on an episode of neighbors at war once moving day arrives anyone who buys this home is immediately in there bad books number a tiny Tower it seems crazy for a housing crisis to exist when many plots around the country live vacant without owners or abandoned the problem is many of them are just too small for a regular home which means no one seems to one film Pennsylvania architecture studio issah has come up with a solution the design studio has created what is being called the tiny Tower it's a five-story house on a small plot that has a 1,250 square foot floor plan but a footprint of just 29 by 12 feet on earth does that work what's easy the tiny tower has a wood and steel frame with painted metal and a level for each function stairs take the homeowner up to each floor with every inch of space maximized for comfort and convenience windows also make up a significant portion of the front but it's a little more private on the remaining sides this tower in a developing Philadelphia neighborhood could be the key to solving the lack of housing and an oversupply of tiny unwanted Lots number 7 cement factory most people would see a rundown old cement factory and think yuck that down what an eyesore but Richard beau'ful saw something different he had been on vacation in Spain when he spotted the abandoned old factory instead of ruins he saw an opportunity it took him more than four decades but he converted the factory into a one-of-a-kind home that looks more castle than Factory once he had transformed the interior which included a cathedral archive room a poor floor studio for his architecture firm of private residence and a workshop he then got to work on the outside he created a natural oasis to offset his carbon footprint with lush gardens olive trees palm trees and eucalyptus trees he then decided to share it with the world by opening up parts to the public while some parts were closed off such as the residential part people could visit take photos and in my the architecture and years of planning to make it something magnificent if he could create a paradise from a cement factory imagine what he could do with a blank canvas number six gas station if you have a hard time trying to get the automotive enthusiast and your family to stop drooling over cars then it's best he doesn't see this incredible home in New Orleans Robert Guthrie decided it would be a great idea to turn an old abandoned gas station into his home the result absolutely amazing it retains all the old-style automotive charm with exposed beams and rustic features but carries on the car mad theme in a contemporary way kitchen cabinetry has car badge handles and the staircase to the bedroom is the original garage hydraulic lift albeit a bit less oily and greasy everywhere you look there's a piece of furniture knick-knack or home feature with cars on it with the go logo crafted into the floor-to-ceiling tiling and an oil can holder as the toilet paper roll holder completing the package is a rooftop deck for entertaining and relaxing and a spanish-style exterior that retains old garage signage just to confuse those driving through want to know what dreams are made of an old gas station that's what number five a warehouse we're home if you're ready to jump onto the next step of the property ladder you can build a home from scratch or buy a house that somebody is already built or you could do it Allen branch did and vinyl 4400 square foot warehouse and turn it into a where home it might seem nuts and it was but the results are astounding the old warehouse now boasts many eye catching features like rooftop solar panels an outdoor entertainment area 19 foot ceilings and a second floor cat wall the completely guttered warehouse also has touches of elegance like a 48 square foot granite countertop island space-saving cabinetry in closets and small appliances it's hard to believe that a rundown 80 year old auto store in downtown Panama City would become a functioning family home in as little as 14 months but that was the reality and according to Allen it was well worth the stress Allen's that not only as the move to Panama City enabled him to build his dream home but to live a more community-oriented lifestyle as they started renovations more and more people would stop by and find out what the next stage would be Mo's intrigued passers-by have now become lifelong friends number four the Hobbit house are you tired of the same old boring four walls in your home then it might be time to book a night or two in a hobbit house in lyons colorado the hobbit house is one of over 20 like it for overnight stays at the we casa tiny house resort it can become yours for between 149 and 299 dollars per night the tiny house while not built for hobbits to make you believe it was it has a hobbit style door climbing plants on the roof shingles siding and portable windows it's also deceptively spacious spanning 170 feet with a queen bed fold-out sofa shared kitchen and living and a bathroom with a sink flush toilet and shower the entire interior of the hobbit house is wood which offers the real illusion of cabin in the woods there's a set of stairs that lead up to the bedroom a beautiful wood chandelier but also modern amenities for comfort the real deal clincher and electric fire and air conditioning keep the elements at bay as far as hobbit housing goes this one would have to be one of the more luxurious number three container home with a passion for bio climactic design and mobile homes Nastasia supra polu decided to think a little outside the box when it came time to design her dream home in fact she decided to think outside the container instead after seeing the surplus of shipping containers at Athens port pirates nest Nastasia decided to turn one into her home she chose a 40-foot container in good condition added a living roof and solar power system and set about making it a home to retain the container feel she left the end doors on but allowed them to be open to reveal a sliding glass door she also cut a bathroom window for ventilation and added insulation for warmth Nastasia was all about future proofing too for she support beams to put on a second floor at a later date however given that it's still just a shipping container if she ever wanted to move she would merely need to hire a truck to move the container to another location before adding all the stories back together time will tell whether this container home becomes a container vanship number two edge land house the named edge land house is very fitting for this incredible home because it definitely has a lot of edges and well it's pretty edgy the architects of this abode were very clever with what they built and why it sits on a rehabilitated brownfield site and is a modern take on a Native American pit house instead of relying solely on electric and gas heating like most modern homes this one uses what Nature has to offer the dirt the house is built seven feet into the ground and has an insulated green roof it stays cool and summer warm in winter and relies on a hydronic HVAC system partnered with the green roof for efficiency you would never know you're not relying on conventional systems for heat and comfort in architectural and aesthetic terms this abode is astounding to get acts as an extension of the landscape and is broken up into a living and sleeping quarters the ultimate goal of Edge land house is to set new standards for sustainability it's clear they've achieved that and much more we're all here in 2020 in this guy's in 2121 the Razr house for a house to be one of the most incredible in the world it doesn't have to be tiny on wheels or built out of recyclable materials it could also just have that wow factor and the razor house does the razor house was designed and built by a top 100 designer named Wallace e Cunningham it sits on a cliff in La Jolla overlooking the ocean and was on the market for around a year for 30 million dollars Alicia Keys and her husband purchased it for twenty point eight million dollars a bargain in the real estate world when he ocean views it has a sizable living room - steam rooms four bedrooms a theater and even a Ralph Lauren pool table it also has more windows than walls with much of the front glazed to maximize the views over the ocean can you imagine trying to clean those windows to get rid of sea spray there's no denying it's one of the most incredible homes in the world so much so that there's a rumor and inspired tony stark's home in ironman most house proud people will sense that their homes are the most incredible but they got nothing on these which one fascinated you the most have you seen any in person also check out our other cool stuff showing up on screen right now see you next time
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Length: 16min 49sec (1009 seconds)
Published: Wed Apr 29 2020
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