Entry No. 26 — the Cincinnati file — filed under: architectural oddity

Mushroom House (Terry Brown Architecture Studio)

Designed over 14 years by University of Cincinnati architecture professor Terry Brown, this organic fairy-tale structure features warped cedar shingles, irregular porthole windows, and a bright orange spiral staircase winding into a copper-sheathed cone.

The move: Grab an iced latte from Hyde Park Square and take a sidewalk stroll down Erie Avenue to admire the intricate mosaic glasswork and bizarre geometric curves up close.

📍 Hyde Park
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🌗 Outdoors

Where: 3331 Erie Ave, Cincinnati, OH 45208

Hours: Added 2026-07-21 — confirm current hours before you go.

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Further reading: Atlas Obscura · ohiomagazine.com

last checked: 2026-07-21