Beer Can House, Folk art house in Rice Military, Houston, USA.
The exterior walls and yard decorations of this residential structure incorporate over 50,000 flattened beer cans, creating metallic patterns across the facade.
John Milkovisch started transforming his residence in 1968 by laying marbles and rocks in concrete, later adding beer cans as the primary decoration material.
This residence represents the intersection between personal collecting habits and architectural design, demonstrating the transformation of consumer products into structural elements.
Visitors can explore the house from Wednesday through Sunday between 10 AM and 4 PM, with tours provided by The Orange Show Center for Visionary Art.
The aluminum garlands made from beer cans hanging on the exterior walls function as natural air conditioners, reducing the building's temperature during summer months.
Location: Texas
Made from material: beer can
GPS coordinates: 29.76370,-95.41920
Latest update: March 4, 2025 20:54
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