Cube Houses That Defy Gravity | Amsterdam News

Architect Piet Blom revolutionized urban living in Rotterdam with “Het Blaakse Bos” — a whimsical village of tilted, cube-shaped homes stacked like trees over a busy street. With no straight walls and windows facing down, the design maximizes space but leaves a quarter unusable — and tourists were so curious, one resident even opened a “Viewing Cube.” Now, you can stay in one of these angular wonders at a converted hostel, experiencing firsthand how Blom turned housing into playful, communal art that defies convention. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/58ac039dd001e701