12 Colorado Buildings So Strange You’ll Do a Double-Take

Colorado’s landscapes, vistas, and breathtaking views are a gift; the same cannot always be said for the architecture. Sometimes, it’s another story altogether.

There is something about quirky architecture that gets people to take a picture. It can attract tourists and keep people talking on social media. From a UFO house in the mountains to Colorado's giant LEGO building in Denver, let's take a look at twelve structures that are sure to cause a double-take or a facepalm.

From Strange Shapes to Bold Designs: 12 Curious Colorado Buildings

Colorado is lucky to live with wide-open skies, dramatic peaks, and scenery that stops you in your tracks. But when it comes to the buildings that dot those landscapes, not every design lives up to the view.

Gallery Credit: Wesley Adams

The Story Behind Colorado’s Famous Sculptured House

Sculptured House on Genesee Mountain is still visible from I-70, but maybe not as much as it used to be. I think it is easier to see while going west, but you can catch a glimpse of it while driving towards Denver. Original construction began in the 1960s, but funding ran out before completion. A 5,000-square-foot addition (based on the original plans) was added by a new owner around 2001.

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Historic Colorado Buildings That Are Now Apartments

From former hotels to beauty salons, many of Colorado's historic buildings have now been transformed into residential apartments, showing just how much these structures have stood the test of time.

Gallery Credit: Kelsey Nistel

Ten Colorado Towns With Strange Nicknames

We all know Denver as the Mile High City, but some towns across our great state aren't as fortunate to have such normal nicknames. Here are the ten strangest nicknames and mottos given to Colorado towns.

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