The “Crooked Little House”: Whimsical Polish Architecture Inspired By Illustrations

The Krzywy Domek, or “crooked little house,” stands as one of Poland’s most photographed architectural marvels in the seaside town of Sopot. Built in 2004 by architects Szotyńscy & Zaleski, this wonderfully warped commercial building draws its inspiration from fairytale illustrations by Jan Marcin Szancer and Per Dahlberg. The structure’s deliberately distorted walls, undulating roofline and colorful facade create an optical illusion that makes visitors question reality, proving that functional buildings can double as public art installations that bring joy to entire communities. See more here.

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