10 Incredible Hidden Buildings

Juniper House — Sweden

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The Juniper House was designed by Swedish architects Hans Murman and Ulla Alberts. Depending on the angle of the viewer, it's barely visible!

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A Tree House Revealed

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The image covering this wide-open house is a photo of juniper trees.

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The Desert House — California

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The Desert House has a similar structure to that of an armadillo — a layered roof shields it from the harsh winds and blazing heat.

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An Ultra-Mod House Revealed

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Architect Ken Kellogg wanted this house to be physically part of the desert, with the interior highlighting organic, natural shapes.

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The Dune House — Florida

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Architect William Morgan designed this home in 1975 in the sand dunes of Atlantic Beach in Florida. Talk about incognito!

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A Beach House Revealed

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The lush dunes serve as a natural roof to this hidden home.

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Camouflage House 3 — Japan

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This gorgeous home was designed by Hiroshi Iguchi. Trees poke through the ceiling from an interior garden, giving off a beautiful greenhouse look.

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A Glass House Revealed

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While some of its rooms are (ironically) hidden beneath the glass, there are livable rooms within this nature-loving home.

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Woodpile Studio — The Netherlands

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This might look like an ordinary woodpile, but it's actually a little recording studio designed by Piet Hein Eek.

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Studio Revealed

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Hiding behind those logs is a nice little space for recording music — or just getting away from it all.

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Cadyville Sauna — Upstate New York

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It's not every day you see a gorgeous sauna covered in mirrors. Made by architect Dan Hisel, this structure was built against a cliff, which serves as one of the interior walls. Cool!

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A Sauna Revealed

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No one will see this owner getting his sauna on.

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Mirrorcube — Sweden

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The glass on the Mirrorcube made by Tham and Videgard reflects everything above and below it incredibly. But have no fear! A special film is covers the glass so it's visible to birds.

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A Treehouse Hotel Revealed

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Book your stay at this truly nature-friendly escape, the Treehotel. The Mirrorcube is accessible by a forest bridge.

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Green Box — Italy

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Hard to believe this was actually once a garage in the Italian Alps. Designers allowed nature to renovate the exterior, instead of painting over it. Nonetheless, this creation is beautiful and natural.

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A Small Shelter Revealed

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Vines and plants have overtaken the steel frame of this cozy space.

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Lucid Stead — Joshua Tree National Park, Calif.

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This little shack is made of LED lighting, mirrors and custom-built electronic programming.

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Desert Art Revealed

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Made to look like a "mirage or hallucination," this little desert dwelling by Phillip K. Smith III fools the eye with mirrors reflecting the stark landscape.

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Lookout — Scotland

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Tiny but beautiful, the Lookout was built and designed by two architectural design students, Angus Ritchie and Daniel Tyler. There's just enough seating for three people, where visitors can use the masterpiece to frame spectacular views.

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Seating for Three Revealed

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Visitors can take a seat in one of these wooden nooks hidden behind mirrors.

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