Featured in the New York Times, this 6,000 sq. ft home located in Aspen, Colorado was built over the course of serveral years beginning in 1973. Mr. Andre Ulrych, the house’s architect, builder, and first resident, said he took his design cues from a nautilis shell despite it’s nickname.  The Magic Mushroom House was the nickname given to the home because of its appearance, decor, and the era in which it was built. 12 levels with platforms are in the home along with a number of ladders and narrow stairways. The property is now a vacation home for the current owners, Mr. and Mrs. Findlay. Check it out..
Photos by Michael Brands for The New York Times
You can read the full story No Home for Squares as well as see the slideshow of all the interior pictures.
16 Comments
Excellent collection of photos. What an interesting home. Thanks.
Not only is the house unique but the photos are just awesome. Thanks so much for sharing.
What a freaky house! I sat for a minute trying to imagine what it would be like living there…
Good find, thanks for sharing!
Wow… great images! And what an odd looking place. My wife would love it! How much?!
Thanks for stopping by all
I thought it was pretty cool too. No clue what that would sell for, I’m in NJ not Colorado, but I’d imagine they paid a pretty penny for it.
Isn’t this the house of Hugh Heffner’s old flame?
Looks like one hell of a comfy place to live, especially in the snow.
that house is really beautiful!
Nice Post and Pictures. They could rent it out as a vacation home, but they probably don’t need the money. This page is getting some good reviews over at stumbleUpon.
Wow. It’s gorgeous, of course. But all I can think of is dusting all of the rock surfaces.
I know. I’m strange.
I guess if you can afford a home like that, you can afford a staff to run it (and dust it).
This is incredible. I’ve built something just like this in my mind…Someday it will go up in the Norther Kingdom, Vermont! I’ll post pics!
Amazing. I wish I can have also that kind of a house.
These pictures have clearly been photoshopped. Note that the contrast and brightness have been markedly adjusted.
Just stumbled upon this blog. Wow! What a property! Truly extraordinary!
Photographers note to Pariah – Just saw your comment… no Photoshop trickery here – the New York Times would never stand for that. Just professional lighting and being there at the right time of day for the house. Funky place to photograph!
wow, what a house