Hyderabad's 'Fish Building' Swims into Global Limelight as World's Strangest Architecture
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News18•26-01-2026, 18:30
Hyderabad's 'Fish Building' Swims into Global Limelight as World's Strangest Architecture
- •The National Fisheries Development Board headquarters in Hyderabad, known as the 'Fish Building', has been recognized internationally as one of the world's strangest buildings.
- •Built in 2012, the four-storey structure is designed entirely in the shape of a giant fish, exemplifying 'mimicry architecture' where form reflects function.
- •Illuminated by blue spotlights after sunset, the building creates an illusion of a fish gliding through water, making it a striking urban landmark.
- •Initially met with mixed reactions, it has become a prominent city attraction, drawing tourists and officials alike.
- •The 'Fish Building' now shares global recognition with other eccentric structures like the basket-shaped building in the US and Poland's Crooked House, highlighting India's experimental public infrastructure.
Why It Matters: Hyderabad's unique 'Fish Building' gains global fame for its unconventional design, becoming a landmark and tourist draw.
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