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Cube Houses That Defy Gravity | Amsterdam News
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Architect Piet Blom revolutionized urban living in Rotterdam with “Het Blaakse Bos” — a whimsical village of tilted, cube-shaped homes stacked like trees over a busy street. With no straight walls and windows facing down, the design maximizes space but leaves a quarter unusable — and tourists were so curious, one resident even opened a “Viewing Cube.” Now, you can stay in one of these angular wonders at a converted hostel, experiencing firsthand how Blom turned housing into playful, communal art that defies convention.
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