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26 Fairytale-Inspired Structures

From Enchanting Fairytale Resorts to Cubic Fairytale Architecture

— July 31, 2013 — Art & Design
These inventive fairytale-inspired structures are some fantastic examples of how architects have infused their love for childhood fantasy references into these larger-than-life creations.

There's a reason why fairytale stories have become classic pieces of literature for both children and adults alike. The use of romantic themes, beautifully grand costumes and stunning castles serves to make these stories simply magical to the reader. That's why incorporating these fairytale elements into architectural designs is a creative way to bring these whimsical elements into the real world. From miniature castles built in the backyard of homes to structures inspired by the eclectic scenes in Alice in Wonderland, these fairytale-inspired designs are bringing imaginative features into these otherwise ordinary structures.
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$65,000 Backyard Castles
$65,000 Backyard Castles
Live the Fantasy You’ve Always Wanted with a DIY Fairy Tale Castle
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Fairytale-Inspired Houses
Fairytale-Inspired Houses
A House for Essex by FAT and Grayson Perry Looks Straight From a Story
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Reconstructed Castle Homes
Reconstructed Castle Homes
The Lymm Water Tower is Converted into a Modern Manison
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Miniature Mansion Models
Miniature Mansion Models
The Nanoblock Neuschwanstein Castle Set is Complexly Detailed
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Enchanting Fairytale Resorts
Enchanting Fairytale Resorts
La Balade Des Gnomes is a Fantasy Themed Rustic Retreat
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Teepee Towers
Teepee Towers
The Swedish Ski Resort is a Little Boy's Fantasy Playground
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Arboreal Abode Publications
Arboreal Abode Publications
Philip Jodidio Focuses on Fantasy Tree Houses in His New Book
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Fantasy Bridges
Fantasy Bridges
OFF Architecture's Surreal Entry for Bering Strait Connection
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Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the Epitome of Fantasy Luxury
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Castle & Palace Hotels
Castle & Palace Hotels
Global Fairytale Escapes
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Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Russia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010 Inspired by Tradition
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Extravagent Living
Extravagent Living
Castles, Lighthouses, Convents As Homes
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Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
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Fantasy Castles
Fantasy Castles
Enchanting Architecture from DeviantART Creatives, From Spooky to Sparkly
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Surrealist Outdoor Architecture
Surrealist Outdoor Architecture
Edward James's Bizarre ‘Las Pozas' Secret Garden
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Fantasy-Filled Stores
Fantasy-Filled Stores
The Pilar's Story Toyshop is Made for Children
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Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Le Nuage Urban Refuge Brings Heaven Down to Earth
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Fairytale Garden Castles
Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
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Personal Tree Pods
Personal Tree Pods
Hanging Spherical Environments by Free Spirit (UPDATE)
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Abridged Abodes
Abridged Abodes
Bridge Homes, Like those by H3ar, Let You Live on the Water
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Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
Betulla Store by Carola Vannini is Fit for a Princess
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Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
‘The Pretty House’ in Sydney is One with Nature
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Alice In Wonderland Interiors
Alice In Wonderland Interiors
Mondrian South Beach Hotel Looks Like A Fantasy Land
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Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
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Real Fairytale Houses in Trees
Real Fairytale Houses in Trees
Amazon Treehouses
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