Futuro Houses
Wanli, Taiwan.In the 1980s, Taiwan's interest in Western architecture and futuristic designs led to the construction of Futuro House imitations. Wanli UFO Village, a northern coast resort, featured these structures as vacation homes for the affluent and potentially American soldiers. However, the village declined due to financial difficulties, leaving many structures abandoned, although some residents still live in renovated ones today. Similarly, the Sanzhi UFO Houses, part of an ambitious resort project, faced setbacks and were eventually demolished. While not designed by the original architect,...
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