Hyderabad's 'Fish Building' Joins World's Strangest Structures, Gains Global Recognition
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News18•26-01-2026, 11:57
Hyderabad's 'Fish Building' Joins World's Strangest Structures, Gains Global Recognition
- •Hyderabad's National Fisheries Development Board (NFDB) headquarters is gaining global attention for its unique fish-shaped architecture.
- •Completed in 2012, the four-story building is an example of 'mimicry architecture,' reflecting its purpose.
- •Its design features a metallic exterior, fins, and circular windows resembling fish eyes, illuminated by blue spotlights at night.
- •Initially met with mixed reactions, it has become a prominent landmark and tourist attraction in Hyderabad.
- •The building is now listed among the world's strangest structures, alongside America's 'Basket Building' and Poland's 'Crooked House'.
Why It Matters: Hyderabad's fish-shaped NFDB building is a global architectural marvel and a unique tourist attraction.
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