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The Futuro House in Royse City, Texas, is a fascinating example of mid-20th-century architecture, known for its distinctive UFO-like design. Designed by Finnish architect Matti Suuronen in 1968, it was intended as a portable, prefabricated dwelling, embodying the era’s optimism about space and technology. With only about 60 of these structures left globally, it’s a rare sight, located along State Highway 276 in a rural Texas setting.

Despite efforts like a fresh coat of paint in 2019, it remains uninhabitable and gutted, yet it’s beloved as a local landmark, often called "Area 276."

Be careful, the floor is not the original floor and vandals may have shifted the plywood.

Spot Submitted By: Justin 📷📍 on Monday April 14, 2025 6:23 PM CDT

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