40 Beautifully Unique Architectural Designs That Are Also Completely Impractical

In the vast realm of architecture, while most architects adhere to established plans and codes to craft buildings that are both practical and aesthetic, some choose to break free from convention, resulting in beautifully unique yet often impractical designs. This penchant for the unusual has led to a trove of cool, bizarre buildings that defy the norms of traditional construction.

A Reddit community, dedicated to these eccentricities, showcases a plethora of these cool, oddly-designed structures from around the world. While many might view these designs as completely impractical, lovers of unconventional architecture might just find them enthralling.

Explore the gallery below to see some of the most outlandish and impractical building designs celebrated by the group.


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Stefanie Mustian

Stefanie is an architect with 15+ years of working both independently as well as on teams of some of the top Architectural Firms in the country located in Atlanta, Washington D.C. and New York. She currently runs BoardBatten.com a coastal architecture and design service in Port Aransas, Texas. She is also the wife of the dude who runs Pleated-Jeans.