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World's 5 Most Unusual Homes

The ideas for designing one's home are endless and while many may go for the popular approaches like Contemporary and Modern designs, others go out-of-the-ordinary. These unconventionally-designed homes do not only stand-out, they can also make you reminisce your childhood. Imagine living in a house that jets back in the stone ages, inspired from the movie "The Flintstones" or conquer the woods and the humanoids shelter in "The Hobbits".

1. Transparent House, Japan

Flourish with the rays of sunshine in the "Transparent Home" in Japan. The 914 sq. ft. house also known as "House NA" was built by Sou Fujimoto Architects and according to BoredPanda, it was inspired by "ancient predecessors who inhabited trees."

2. Skateboard House, USA

Skateboard enthusiasts out there, this house is for you! Have you considered your home converted as a practice ground for this extreme sport? Pierre Andre Senizergues who according to BoredPanda was a former World Champion of the sport made it possible to make his house located in Malibu become a training ground and shelter for Skateboarding.

Feel free to go in circles and do skateboard stunts in this house.

3. "Flintstones" Home, USA

Stone Age equals "Flintstones" and this house is the total equivalent of that animation flick of the 60s. Owned by the TV personality Dick Clark, the one-storey "rocky" house is a 22-acre property near some scenic sites like Serrano Valley and Boney Mountains. (BoredPanda)

4. Slide House, Japan

Why need stairs if you can slide down? This home is a gentle reminder that our dwelling can include a playground favorite, the slide. The house designed by LEVEL Architects is a 1,762 sq. ft. home located in Tokyo. It is a three-storey home that has stairs going up and slides when going down. (BoredPanda)

Enjoy the exhilarating ride going from the 3rd floor down.

5. "The Hobbit" House, Wales

Fans of the movie of J.R.R. Tolkien's "Lord of the Rings" can relive some moments in this home in Wales. The amazing part is how the "The Hobbit's" house was made from all-natural materials which only totals to $5,200. (earthporm)


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