This week, letâs have some fun and share the wildest, most creative, or most unbelievable buildings youâve ever seen, whether they amazed you, confused you, or made you laugh out loud.
The Basket Building is a perfect example⌠it literally looks like a giant woven craft project brought to life!
A building that truly impressed you or made you stop and say âwowâ
Something creative, unusual, or beautifully designed, whether bold or subtle
A structure that made you wonder how it was built
Or a building that inspired you creatively, something youâd love to turn into a craft design. If youâve already made something inspired by it, donât hesitate to share!
Photos welcome! Share whatever you want to share. Letâs see the creativity of the world through your eyes.
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I saw this interlaced building when we went to Singapore before. Itâs reminded me of the Uno Stack-O or the Jengga blocks when I used to play with it as regular blocks when I was a weee little tyke
If youâve ever driven through Marietta, Georgia, you canât miss it â a 56-foot-tall steel chicken rising above a roadside restaurant like something out of a roadside fantasy. This colossal fowl is officially known as The Big Chicken, and it has been turning heads since it first went up in 1963 as an unconventional strategy to draw customers to a local eatery called Johnny Rebâs Chick-Chuck-âN-Shake. The oversized bird was designed by a Georgia Tech architecture student and erected right on busy U.S. Highway 41, a major travel route at the time, so it could be seen from afar and become instantly memorable.
By the mid-1970s the restaurant had become a Kentucky Fried Chicken franchise, and although corporate leaders initially considered removing the giant chicken to conform to standard branding, they ultimately kept it because of how popular it had already become with locals and travelers. Even pilots reportedly used the bird as a visual landmark when flying into the Atlanta area.
Natural forces almost took the Big Chicken out of the sky in 1993 when storm damage left it in poor shape, and there was a real threat it would be torn down. But the community wouldnât let that happen. Tens of thousands of calls and letters from residents convinced the company to rebuild the structure, and a restored version re-opened in 1994.
In 2017, the landmark underwent a major renovation â a multimillion-dollar refresh that preserved its quirky charm while modernizing the restaurant and adding a gift shop. Today the Big Chicken isnât just a place to grab a bucket of fried chicken, itâs a beloved cultural icon that shows up on postcards, t-shirts, and even local lore as a defining piece of Mariettaâs identity.
Whether you see it as hilarious roadside oddity or pure nostalgic Americana, The Big Chicken is a perfect example of how a little creativity (and a big chunk of steel) can turn a building into something truly unforgettable.
OMG yes!! This is exactly the kind of building that makes you do a double-take while driving. Thanks for sharing the story behind it, this one is unforgettable!
I know I have seen some fun buildings in the past just canât think of them off hand I know Bahrain had some then historiography wise New York City had a few like the St. Patrickâs cathedral and the Waldorf Astoria in new year may be some of the pretties ones I have been to. But those two stand out years after seeing them.
Thereâs a skyscraper in Houstonâthe Market Square Towerâwhich has a pool that expands 10 feet over the buildings edge, and has a clear bottom, which allows residents to swim while getting a view of downtown Houston from over 500 feet high. You also get a view of another pretty cool building that is the Bank of America Center.
I was so inspired by the Market Square Tower pool, that I decided to do a watercolor painting, in which I also got to paint the surrounding skyscrapers, including the Bank of America Center. No, Iâve never swam in the pool, but I think itâd be pretty cool!
This is a good topic that fits right with what I do⌠I am in the construction building supply industry and being from NY originally this one hit me when the project was finished. I knew we were providing the materials for this job, but when I passed by the job to see what it looked like when they finished, I was stunned and had to take these pics⌠this was a year ago and monument for where it stands and how it was done. Love this building⌠Itâs Firestation #88. see attached, I hope you guys find it as intriguing and lovely as I did look towards the left on the wall, they did the mural of the 911 remnants.
A little piece of history and beauty all in one building
The Old Mill at Berry College is truly timeless â with its stone walls, flowing water, and incredible craftsmanship. Locals have taken family photos here for generations, and students come from all over to capture prom pictures in this iconic spot. It takes on a completely different look with each season, each one beautiful in its own way, though fall will always be my favorite .
The mill itself was a gift to Berry College from The Republic Mining (Bauxite) and Manufacturing Company in 1930, adding even more depth to its rich history. Even Henry Ford played a part â having the hub moved to Berry, where the wheel was rebuilt. Just like the Old Mill, the Berry College campus is something special, drawing students from all over the world â all right here in my small hometown.
If you like this, do a search of Berry College, the campus is stunningly beautiful.
Step into the Upside Down House in Niagara Falls for a fun, disorienting experience! Explore this quirky attraction where everything is flipped and askew.
I love architecture. I think how old buildings were designed and decorated is truly memorizing. When I went back packing, I saw so many sites and buildings. I would totally love to go see the pyramids but I havenât got there yet. I did see the Leaning Tower of Pisa though. The Leaning Tower of Pisa is a freestanding bell tower built for Pisa Cathedral. Construction began in 1173 and stretched over nearly 200 years, with the tower finally completed in 1372. Intended to stand straight, the tower began tilting early in its construction due to the soft, unstable soil beneath its foundation. By the late 20th century, the lean had reached about 5.5 degrees, sparking urgent stabilization efforts. Engineers worked between 1990 and 2001 to reduce the tilt to just under 4 degrees, ensuring the towerâs survival for future generations.
The tower stands about 56 meters (183 feet) tall, built of gleaming white marble, and contains 294â296 steps spiraling to the top. At its summit, visitors can admire seven brass bells, each tuned to a musical scale, echoing the towerâs original purpose as a cathedral bell tower. Despite earthquakes, storms, and wars, the Leaning Tower has endured for over 850 years, becoming not only a symbol of Pisa but also a testament to human ingenuity in preserving heritage.
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This is exactly the kind of building that makes you do a double-take while driving. Thanks for sharing the story behind it, this one is unforgettable!
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