The Atlas Obscura Podcast · Friday, August 28, 2026
The Carrot House in Warsaw, Poland, designed by architect Jakub Szczęsny in 2012, is an ultra-thin, giant right triangle structure measuring just over 4 feet at its widest. Built with translucent material to maximize natural light, it functions as a temporary dwelling for writers, offering a minimalist living experience.
“The Carrot House is a giant right triangle, a flat bottom, a vertical wall, and one long slanted roof connecting the two.”
“At its widest, it's just over 4 feet. At its narrowest, 3 feet. You can stand at any point in the house and touch both sides.”
“It was instead built for the type of person who wouldn't mind being a little isolated, with few distractions and just enough table space to get some work done. Traveling writers.”