The story is about a mathematically inclined architect named Quintus Teal who has what he thinks is a brilliant idea to save on real estate costs by building a house shaped like the unfolded net of a tesseract. The title is paraphrased from the nursery rhyme "There Was a Crooked Man".

trunks-clad men constantly busy building and rebuilding their slap-happy unfinished houses—regard with faint contempt the dull creatures who live down in the flats, and treasure in their hearts the secret knowledge that they, and only they, know how to live. Lookout Mountain Avenue is the name of a side canyon which twists up from Laurel ...

2016年4月5日 · Whether due to construction errors, shifting ground, or just the accumulated weight of time, some buildings have become crooked masterpieces of architectural fortitude. Take a look at some of the...

A clever architect designs a house in the shape of the shadow of a tesseract, but it collapses (through the 4th dimension) when an earthquake shakes it into a more stable form (which takes up very little room in our 3-dimensional space.)

A Laurel Canyon house built as an unfolded tesseract (a 3D rendering of a 4D object) collapses in upon itself during an earthquake to become a literal portal into the 4th dimension. Space-time slapstick ensues when prospective homebuyers tour the house.

2024年4月7日 · In the heart of Raymond, Maine stands a structure that, despite being in a state of disrepair, continues to stir the memories and affections of local residents. Known as “The House That Jack Built,” this distinctive building, with its whimsical architecture and vibrant yellow front, remains an enduring symbol of a bygone era.

2025年1月11日 · In And He Built a Crooked House, we explore the remarkable tale of an individual who dared to realize his eccentric dream of a uniquely crooked home. This article delves into the fascinating backstory of inspiration that sparked his innovative idea, the meticulous design process he undertook, and the thoughtful material selections that ensured ...

File contains “And He Built a Crooked House” submission notes. 1 pages handwritten diagram illustrating story concept. Typewritten manuscript with minimal edits. 19 pages letter (with cover letter from publisher forwarding it to RAH) from a man in Palestine dated 1947 with handwritten commentary on the story and several pages of ...

Under Teal's impassioned heckling the tesseract house was built in days rather than weeks, and its cross shapped second story came jutting out at the four corners of the world... [Then, after driving up with clients to look at the finished house - after a small California earthquake...] Teal turned from their faces to the house.

2010年10月14日 · Located in Sopot, Poland, this commercial building is a popular landmark for tourists and photographers. Built in 2004 by the design team of Szotynscy & Zaleski, this 4,000 sq. meter building is...