9 Structures That Were Built to Stay Out of Sight. They Are Really Hard to Spot at First Glance!
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