“Crazy House,” Hang Nga, Dalat, Vietnam (1990)
Artist Dang Viet Nga wanted to create a unique work of self-expression, something completely original from anything before it. In 1990, she put her doctorate in architecture and creative drive to work to use in Dalat, Vietnam. She envisioned a work that would never be completed. It would forever evolve, changing with her imagination. Instead of using blueprints to bring her ideas to light, she illustrated her imagination in a series of paintings. Her vision reflected the wonders of nature, with various sections of the building resembling natural settings such as caves, seas, and woodlands. The building, used as a hotel and functional art piece, has no right angles; it has the curves and imperfect lines found in nature. Dang Viet Nga told CNN Travel, “With this form, you have to try to free your mind. There are no rules – aside from basic structural principles, it’s all about self-expression.”
