Although we have no actual idea what alien architecture would look like, our fascination with extraterrestrials conveniently masks that distinction. For all we know, aliens may live just as we do.
Yet, as technology advances and our present and futuristic selves slowly come together, ‘alien architecture’ continues to grow exponentially.
14 Cases of Alien Architecture
From Flying Saucer Curvitecture to UFO-Inspired Architecture:
Meghan Young — Nov 25, 2009 — Art & Design
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BizArchitecture
Alien Architecture, Gravity-Defying Homes and Giant Rabbits
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Alien-Themed Architecture
Giger Bar
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Alien Outdoor Kitchens
The Copper House by Muru Pere Looks Intergalactic
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UFO Architecture
Revolutionary Complex Planned for Moscow
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UFO-Inspired Architecture
John Lautner's Homes of the Future
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Flying Saucer House
Out of This World Homes
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Spaceports
Virgin to Build World's First Airport for Spaceships
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Otherworldly Art Museums
Waterflux Alpine Ice Research Station Looks Extraterrestrial
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Commercial Space Travel
Spaceport America Will Launch You Out of This World
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Extraterrestrial Airport Terminals
Ed Lopez Imagines Year 3000 Travel in 'Space Port'
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Retro Luxury Flying Saucer Home
Futuro To Be Sold in Paris
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Alienesque Auto Theme Parks
Ferrari World To House the World's Fastest Roller Coaster
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UFO Buildings
The Art Museum Strongoli in Calabria, Italy
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Flying Saucer Curvitecture
The Dish-Shaped International Conference Center in Ouagadougou
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Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses
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Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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