Top 5 Bizarre Feats of Architecture

5. The Crooked House, Himley, England

This pub in the English West Midlands fell foul to too much coal removal beneath its footings during the mining period. The result was that it sunk to one side, causing drinks to roll off the table and punters feeling incredibly drunk after just a couple of beers. Buttressing has secured the building so it won’t slip any more, even though it’s still 15 degrees off angle. Photo by Gary S. Crutchley
4. Upside-Down House in Szymbark, Poland

Top 5 Eccentric Buildings

5. The Robot Building – Bangkok, Thailand
 
The robotic design, by the architect Sumet Jumsai, houses the United Overseas Bank headquarters. Located in the Sathorn business district, it was completed in 1986 when contemporary design was in vogue. It’s a friendly looking robot with lidded eyeballs for windows. The architect’s remit was to design something that made a statement about the modern, computerised nature of banking.
4. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not Building – Branson, Missouri

The Branson museum is one of a chain of museums, housing the bizarre artifacts owned by the Ripley franchise. The building was designed to commemorate the devastating earthquake, which registered over 8.0

Interesting Footbridge In Madrid

The bridge called "Arganzuela" is intended for pedestrians and bicyclists. It is constructed over the Manzanares river and connects Arganzuela district (one of the central ones in Madrid) and quickly developing Carabanchel district.

It was the first bridge designed by Dominique Parrault, one of the most prominent architect-designers in Europe. His architecture is sometimes called eco-tech.

HARPA Concert Hall: Perfect Example of Modern Architecture

For your attention is the building of the HARPA concert hall in Reykjavik. It was designed by an architect Henning Larsen together with an artist Olafur Eliasson. HARPA opened its doors for visitors  in May, 4th this year. The total area of the building occupies 28 000 m2, it contains 4 concert halls, conference halls, exhibition spaces, a cafe-restaurant, design and musical shops.

A Welcome Day In The Portlands Energy Centre

On a welcome day hundreds of municipal and private enterprises expect visitors conducting excursions and answering guests' questions. The Portlands Energy Center in Canada is on the list. The gathering takes place on Sunday and employees go to work on voluntary basis.

An industry area of Portland resort is located 5 km away from Toronto downtown.

Architectural Masterpieces Of Swedish Malmo

Would you like to visit one of the oldest and most industrial cities of Scandinavia? It's the city of Malmo which has an amazingly photogenic tower named Turning Torso and the longest bridge in Europe.

Malmo is the third largest city in Sweden. The city is also perceived as gates to Denmark. It was founded in the 13th century and was the territory of Denmark for a long period of time. One can leave the car on a free parking lot and go to

Resort Like Prisons Of Holland

Tiny lawns, garden beds, sports grounds and buildings constructed by famous architects are all situated on the territory of the Holland prison which reminds more of a recreation facility but not a correction one. It provides its 167 prisoners with all necessary things. You have a chance to look at the place until it is closed due to reduction of crime level in the country. Local government is ready to accept foreign criminals to prevent Holland prisons from decay.

Abandoned Japanese Hotel

Probably Japan is the first country of the world who has the biggest number of abandoned hotels. Literally hundreds of them ... some steps from the centers of cities and hotels appear here and there like mushrooms after summer rain. For example near the beach of Shimoda city there are not less than three of them. Why not enter?