Architects are considered to be artists without borders, who often look to play with original forms with the help of new technologies and bring new astonishing stories. This is how the present selection of the most unusual buildings in the world stirs our imagination.
Check out the gallery of really unusual buildings!
The tallest leaning tower in the world. Capital Gate, Abu Dhabi
The high-rise project, planned for construction next year, is distinguished by special LED screens and high-definition cameras that allow the building to literally disappear into the horizon. Infinity Tower, Incheon, North Korea
The vault stores seeds for replanting certain crops in the event of a global natural disaster. Svalbard Global Seed Vault, Longyearbyen, The Netherlands
The sagging Crooked House pub was created as a result of mining in the region. The Crooked House, Staffordshire, Great Britain
A building in the shape of a giant piano with a glass sculpture of a violin at the entrance. The Piano House, Anhui, China
Built during the Soviet Union, it holds the title of the second largest administrative building in the world. Palace of Parliament, Bucharest, Romania
The tallest residential building in Sweden, which in its shape is rotated from bottom to top by a full 90 degrees. Turning Torso, Malmö, Sweden
The world's first trillion-dollar home owned by Indian businessman Mukesh Ambani. Antilla, Mumbai, India
A museum of contemporary art with a biomorphic roof shape in the embrace of old-town Austrian architecture. Kunsthaus, Graz, Austria
A stunning creation of the world-famous architect Zaha Hadid. Heydar Aliyev Cultural Center, Baku, Azerbaijan
The guest house, whose architectural style is reminiscent of Dali and Gaudí, was created based on the inspiration of nature. Crazy House, Dalat, Vietnam
In addition to its shape, the Swiss cottage is also distinguished by its 90% complete energy self-sufficiency. Monte Rosa Chalet, Zermatt, Switzerland
One of only seven temples of the Bahai religion in the world, built at the end of the 80s. Lotus Temple, Delhi, India
A sculpture on 25 meter high columns, which also received an Honorable Mention of Excellence at the Toronto Architectural and Urban Design Achievement Awards. Ontario College of Art and Design, Toronto, Canada
The palace was built according to the concept of Ferdinand Cheval, the city's postman, whose work was recognized by great masters such as Pablo Picasso and Anaïs Nin. Palais Idéal du Facteur Cheval, Hauterives, France
Business building, ranking among the seven wonders of the cities of Sopot, Gdansk and Gdynia. Krzywy Domek, Sopot, Poland
A failed attempt to build a landmark hotel as a symbol of North Korean power remains empty after 25 years. Ryugyong Hotel, Pyongyang, North Korea
City library with front covers of 22 books suggested by residents. Kansas City Library, Kansas City, Missouri, USA
The office building in the form of a giant wicker basket perfectly coincides with the activities of the Longaberger company. Longaberger Headquarters, Newark, Ohio, USA
A round creation by the Austrian artist Edwin Lipburger. Kugelmugel, Vienna, Austria
The owner, Sara Winchester, was convinced that the house was haunted, so she designed it as a labyrinth, which was supposed to confuse any potential evil forces. Winchester Mystery House, San Jose, California, USA
