There are those who relish a life of peril, and in the cases of these dwellings, we mean that quite literally; just try to fathom what it would be like to face each new day in constant fear for your life. Some of these homes were built on the edge of a thousand-foot cliff, while others were designed as architectural oddities that engineers said were impossible to build. Whatever the case may be, it is clear that the people who build and inhabit such bizarre and potentially hazardous dwellings thrive on the rush of adrenaline they provide.
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Takasugi-an, Japan
Takasugi-an, a teahouse in Nagano, Japan, was built by jamming downed trees into the ground, giving the building a surreal appearance. In order to reach the teahouse, visitors must first ascend a precariously balanced ladder, then take off their shoes and ascend a second precariously balanced ladder. The teahouse’s interior is charming, but patrons should be aware that the building is vulnerable to swaying in the wind. The name “Takasugi-an,” which means “too high” in Japanese, suggests that whoever constructed the building did so with a sense of humor.
Takasugi An, Japan