From UFO-pod homes to the 'House of Tomorrow', these residences were designed to push the outer limits of available technology, predict interior design trends and embody the 'space race' style of the 1950s and 60s made popular in TV shows like The Jetsons.

Click or scroll to explore the 'retro futurist' houses of the 20th century, showcasing how architects and designers foresaw our lives in the new millennium...