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3 Amazing Ways Old Buildings Have Been Reused. It's a sad fact of life as a building that, eventually, you're going to wear out your welcome within the community. At that point, you have two options: be torn down or become something else. All of the buildings on this list chose the latter option, with insanely impressive results. #3. China's Water Cube Becomes Happy Magic Water Park Built for the 2008 Olympics in Beijing, the Water Cube was a bold statement to the world that, yes, the Chinese do know how to build structures that look like they're ready to hatch the next gigantic monster that will destroy every city in its path.

It was modern, beautiful and almost completely useless after the Olympics were over. OK, so the plan doesn't sound impressive, but look at that thing. And once again, the finished product proves what we've always known ... ... drugs and swimming are a great combination. . #2. A water tower is an especially problematic structure. But still, with four floors of living space in a prime location ... #1. Hanse Colani Rotor House. Designer Luigi Colani has created a space-saving house with a six square meter cylinder inside that contains a bedroom, kitchen and bathroom. + hanse-haus.de The cylinder rotates left or right bringing the room you want into view of the main living room. There's a separate toilet and a small hallway, and everything is controlled with a remote.

View of the cylinder from the living room. The house was designed for young professionals who need minimal space while they focus on career. The bathroom. The bedroom. The kitchen. PLACE houses, green prefab housing designed in Seattle - StumbleUpon. Metropol Parasol // The World’s Largest Wooden Structure | Yatzer& - StumbleUpon. Project: Metropol ParasolRedevelopment of Plaza de la Encarnacion, Seville, SpainFunction: archeological site, farmers market, elevated plaza, multiple bars and restaurantsSite area: 18,000 square metersBuilding area: 5,000 square metersTotal floor Area: 12,670 square metersNumber of floors: 4Height of the building: 28.50 metersStructure: concrete, timber and steelPrincipal Exterior: timber and granitePrincipal interior material: concrete, granite and steelDesigning period: 2004-2005Construction period: 2005-2011Building/Cost: 90 Million Euro What is there not to like about Metropol Parasol?

The waffle-like crown structure in Seville, Spain has been finally completed in April 2011 after a competition held by the city of Seville in 2004. Located at Plaza de la Encarnacion, the stunning sequence of undulating parasols comprises the world's largest wooden structure. The Metropol Parasol project was part of the redevelopment of the Plaza de la Encarnacíon, designed by J. MAYER H. Europe House of the Day - Palma Palace Penthouse - Photos - WSJ.com - StumbleUpon.