Weird Architecture
Architecture has a purpose, but some buildings are so unusual they are just plain silly. This directory presents a sampling of weird, funny, absurd, playful, or odd architecture. Also included is "entertainment" architecture, designed to amuse.
Silly Structures
Architects aren't perfect. Even the greatest architects design buildings that are impractical, absurd, or just plain funny looking. Which buildings are the silliest? That's open for debate. Here's a short list of famous structures that have stirred controversy, outrage, and laughter.
Architects aren't perfect. Even the greatest architects design buildings that are impractical, absurd, or just plain funny looking. Which buildings are the silliest? That's open for debate. Here's a short list of famous structures that have stirred controversy, outrage, and laughter.
Googie Architecture
"Googie" describes a futuristic, often outrageous, building style that evolved in the United States during the 1950s. Learn more.
"Googie" describes a futuristic, often outrageous, building style that evolved in the United States during the 1950s. Learn more.
Googie Architecture in the Sopranos on HBO
Wacky roadside buildings are boss in the hit TV series, The Sopranos.
Wacky roadside buildings are boss in the hit TV series, The Sopranos.
Historic Route 66
Follow America's famous highway through California, Arizona, and New Mexico, with links to odd buildings along the way.
Follow America's famous highway through California, Arizona, and New Mexico, with links to odd buildings along the way.
Star Wars Architecture - Buildings In George Lucas's Galaxy
Director George Lucas looked to traditional buildings from planet earth when he envisioned the alien architecture for his Star Wars movie sets.
Director George Lucas looked to traditional buildings from planet earth when he envisioned the alien architecture for his Star Wars movie sets.