Unique (or Weird) Buildings You Have To See Around Michigan

In a world where it feels like everything from apps to homes is becoming homogenized, finding something truly unique feels rarer than ever. I'm not a design buff by any means; however, I am an appreciator of anything whimsical or of stunning designs that take your breath away.

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People tend to mistake unique for weird, but something can be unique without being weird, while weird is almost always unique. So, using my incredible judgment skills, I have scoured the internet to find 20 buildings around Michigan that will leave an impression on you.

Pickle Barrel House Museum via Facebook

The criteria for this list are the following:

• Buildings with incredible architecture either inside or outside that would be considered "art".
• Buildings with uncommon or irregular shapes, like the pickle barrel house above.
• Buildings that aren't just copied and pasted should involve clear design choices.

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Okay, those are the parameters. They sound pretty vague, don't they? Yes, they do; that is the point. We'll have some good variety in buildings below, so let's hop right into it.