The Dominican Republic, once home to Christopher Columbus, does boast some genuinely historical structures, including a number of famous cathedrals and churches, as well as a few notable fortifications (most of which came about as a result of repeated civil and revolutionary wars).   The National Palace in Santo Domingo and the Royal Buildings are some of the most visited sites in the nation, and are much more reminiscent of a real castle that the aforementioned residence.

The Castle House, as it is commonly referred to, is not without its charm.  Who hasn’t imagined living in a fancy castle, especially on an island paradise?  I sure have.  Throw up a few pennants, hang some banners and tapestries, and maybe invest in some guys to play the trumpet to announce my arrival, and I’ll be home sweet home.  Oh, and maybe look into some underpinning or something to cover up that pesky house hiding underneath the gleaming towers.  Castle skirt, anyone?

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Situated in New Rochelle, New York, this house looks equal parts UFO and Ewok village. The series of pods are connected by walkways, and each pod rests a top a single central stalk. According to various architectural sources, the inspiration for this house comes not from up in the stars, but rather at our feet. Yes, this extraterrestrial looking abode was inspired by the wild flower “Queen Anne’s Lace.”

The resemblance is uncanny...

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