A million dollars for creativity: Airbnb is looking for the 10 most original homes

Airbnb is launching a competition for the most daring architectural ideas for residential buildings with a prize fund of one million dollars. The authors of strange projects will be able to bring them to life or get a chance to restore buildings that have already been built. The conditions are simple: houses should be unusual, but realizable and suitable for living.

The main criteria are: creativity, environmental friendliness, public utility. The jury of the competition included Emmy and Grammy Award winner Billy Porter, the hostess of the potato hotel Christy Wolf, as well as the owners of the MVRDV architectural firm. Ten winners will receive 100 thousand dollars each.

Applications for participation in the competition are accepted until April 15, 2020. In the meantime, we offer you a look at some of the most unusual offers on Airbnb

An interesting tree house located in Rara, an hour's drive north of Paris.

Judging by the description, this is an ideal vacation spot for a couple, so the apartment is designed for two.

"Lucy the Elephant" is one of the oldest roadside attractions in the USA. The building consists of 6 floors.

The 1881 building has only one bedroom and a bathroom. The cost of accommodation is $ 138 per night.

The Boot is described as a "charming nook". The house can comfortably accommodate two guests.

A night in a house resembling a potato tuber costs $ 200.

Inside, guests will find a large bed, a living room, there is also a toilet and a metal barrel as a bathtub. The apartments are located among agricultural land.

The "wagon" is designed for those who like outdoor recreation with minimal comfort. Ever wanted to spend a night in the middle of the desert under a bright starry sky?

There are two beds in the trailer, a bathroom is not provided.

"One of a kind" house near the popular seaside resorts of Tenby and Saundersfoot in Wales. There is a dining area and basic amenities at guests' disposal, such as a kettle and a microwave.

Guests can also play classic computer games of the 80s, such as Space Invaders and Defender.

Bamboo villa overlooking rice terraces and the top of Mount Agung.

The Sky Dome Hotel Complex is located in El Bolson, Patagonia, Argentina. The rooms are notable for a window in the ceiling, offering a view of the starry sky. The apartment has two bedrooms in total.

Airbnb says that Cabana Floripa seems to levitate in the mountains thanks to its glass walls, which allow guests to enjoy a 360-degree view of the territory.

The cottage has two bedrooms for 5 guests.