These curious cubed constructions are unique twists on typical building shapes. These box-shaped abodes are all the rage in contemporary architectural designs, and are located all over the world anywhere from Peru, Mexico and Germany.
Typically, boxy structures combine functionality with minimalism, and the creativity for these designs is endless. With box designs, architects can create an open concept, or they can have an overlapping box design that is fully private.
Many of these houses show layers of boxes on top of one another, and others stick to a simple and sweet cubed design. These buildings range from glass homes, hotels, office spaces, spas, university residences, pavillions and much more. These structures are increasing in popularity for contemporary architecture studios, and we will continue to see more of this design around the world.
78 Curious Cubed Constructions
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Minimalist Cubed Havens
The Gomez Residence by Marta Gonzalez Architects Has an Open Concept
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Open-Concept Box Abodes
The H.2 Residence by 314 Architecture Studio is One Modest Home
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Cubic-Chic Hotels
'Casa de la Flora' Brings a Modern Feel to a Tropical Beach Location
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Volcanic Island-Inspired Abodes
Planning Korea's Cocoon House is Architecturally Sculptural
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Hill-Hugging Carports
The Peter Kunz Architektur Garage Studio is Cleverly Designed
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Cube-Shaped Architecture
Taipei Performing Arts Center is a Building for Blockheads
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Portable Crate-Like Cabins
The Whangapoua Sled House is Designed for Adaptable Beachside Living
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Geometric Stone Facades
The Vall de Laguar House Packs a Contemporary Feel in a Small Package
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Cube Cabin Hotels
The Jaipur Rasa Resort Advertises a Luxurious Nomadic Experience
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Frosted Glass Eco Homes
The Cube Court House is a Secluded Paradise for Green Living
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Minimalist Cube Abodes
The Inside Out House Makes You Feel Like You're Living Outdoors
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Cube Architecture
Dubai Sports City
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Tetris-Inspired Abodes
The Fieldview House is Composed of Various Stacked Cubes
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Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
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Mod Angular Houses
The Casa Cubo by Agraz Arquitectos is the Epitome of Boxiness
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Boxy Hilltop Libraries
The A+P House by Bauart Architects is located in Meilen, Switzerland
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Stoney Cubic Living
Trial Bay House by Heffernan Button Voss Architects is Cool Living
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Honeycomb Architecture
The Acme UN Memorial Building Metaphorically Unites Nations
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Multi-Faceted Hillside Homes
The Casa Playa Las Lomas I-05 is a Designer's Dream
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Rooftop Cube Hotel
Everland Hotel, Paris
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White Cube Homes
The Parallel House by Fumihito Hisanari is Simple and Chic
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Minimalistic Cubist Confines
The NN House by Avehideshi Architects is a White Square
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Compact Cube Homes
Mike Page's Cube Home is Compact and Eco-Friendly
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Wall-Less Abodes
CplusC Architectural Workshop Castlecrag Residence is Stunning
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Rectangular Boxed Beach Homes
The House in Las Arenas by Javier Artadi is Unconventional
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Wooden Ninja Residences
The Kohga House by Takayama Architects
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Block-Made Retail Landmarks
The Mr. Attacki LEGO Apple Fifth Avenue Flagship Store is Realistic
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Cube Living
Werner Aisslinger Makes Mobile Living Stylish with the Loftcube
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Symmetrical Boxy Abodes
The Annie Residence by Bercy Chen Studio is Creative and Modern
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High Desert Dream Homes
Million Dollar Architecture in Priceless Idaho Surroundings
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Collapsing Cube Architecture
The Taipei City Museum of Art Looks Like Its Caving In
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Outdoor Luxury Spas
The Cocoon by Cubist Outdoor Residences is a Poolside Treat
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Abandoned Cali Cribs
The 'Prospect' House by Jonathan Segal was Built on an Expansive Barren Lot
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Cutout Cube Superstructures
The S.Deer Headquarters in Nanjing by Prechteck is Boxy
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Charcoal Cubed Abodes
This 'House in Takatsuki' by Naoko Horibe is Hidden Minimalist Living
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Cube-Conscious Theaters
The Wuhan Pixel Box Cinema Features Blocked Box Accents
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Retro Party-Ready Residences
The Atenas 038 House by Dayala + Rafael Arquitetura is Stunning
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Pop-up Stargazing Cabins
‘Carré d'étoiles' Have Transparent Sky Domes
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Rooftop Yards
The OUTrial House is a Gorgeous Green Cube
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Glass Box Abodes
Amsterdam's Rieteiland House Leaves Little Privacy for Its Inhabitants
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Recycled Window Pavilions
The Rake Showroom is Designed With Sustainability in Mind
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Clear Cube Dwellings
The Bohermore House by Boyd Cody Architects is Entirely Open Concept
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Self-Sustaining Cubitecture
Matrix Gateway Complex is an Astounding Innovative Green Structure
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Alienesque Cube Architecture
The Guangdong Museum is Inspired by Ancient Chinese Artifacts
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Nature-Inspired Rear Facades
The Waterfall House by Andres Remy Architects
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Square Motif Structures
Sako Architects' Cube Tube is Futuristically Minimalist
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Boxed-Like Abodes
The False Bay Writer's Cabin Boasts Wooden Walls That Rise and Fall
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Stacked Cube Dwellings
Andres Remy Architects' Casa Orquidea is a Modern Marvel
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Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
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Lavish Prism Palaces
House 'La Punta' is an L-Shaped Vacation Destination
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Piggybacking Home Additions
The Stefan Eberstadt Backpack House Opens Any Space
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Breathtaking Cube Constructions
La Liberté in Groningen, The Netherlands Could Not be More Bo
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Ethereal Cube Spas
The Hotel Castell dels Hams Pool is the Epitome of Exclusivity
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Brimming Energy Abodes
Amazing Super Energy-Producing 'surPLUShome' by Team Germany
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Sunken Cube Sanctuaries
The Manco Architects Conceptual Mosque Reforms Tradition
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Captivating Checkerboard Structures
The Adult Education Center by CEBRA Features Cubed Accents
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Cutout Cube Architecture
The Sugamo Shinkin Bank is Colorfully Contemporary
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Playful Cube Offices
The Swedish Lecor Headquarters Features Bold Geometric Accents
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Bizarre Butterfly Exhibits
This Bik Van der Pol Design Isn't Your Everyday Musem Artwork
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Windowless Cubed Houses
A Skylight-Only Abode in Obama Japan by Suppose Design
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Boxy 1900s Architecture
The Shorter Residence Mixes Old and New in Washington
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Boxy Frosted Abodes
'Horizontal Space' Residence is Truly a Winter Wonderland
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Luxe Waterborne Spas
The One Box Floating Sauna by Jose Freitas is in Touch with Nature
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Jenga Residences
Orange Architects' 'The Cube' is a One-of-a-Kind Apartment Complex
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Futuristic Cubed Museums
The Nanjing Sifang Art Museum by Steven Holl Architects is Eye-Catching
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Disco-Like Architecture
The Energy Cube Structure Features a High-Powered Solar Facade
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Sketchy Modern Shacks
Casey Brown Architecture Presents Permanent Camping in Australia
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Marvelous Mirrored Abodes
The Mirrorcube is Nearly Invisible
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Beijing National Aquatics Center
Water Cube
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Glass Box Labyrinths
The Cubed Maze3 Concept is Completely Transparent
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Genetic Architecture Incorporates Creative Surroundings
3deluxe Glass Cube
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Home of the Trolls
Icelandic Lava Flower
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Translucent Block Book Rooms
Nam June Paik Library is a Contemporary Cube of Literature
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Concaved Cube Concept Designs
This Architecture from Steven Holl is Balanced and Elegant
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Glass Cube Eco Embassies
The Winning Design for the New US Embassy in London
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Stacked Box Structures
The Base Minami Aoyama Features Dynamically Linear Accents
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Transparent Treetop Cubes
The Steam Studio is a Bizarrely Intriguing Recycled Space
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Laundry Inspired Living
The ‘S House' Looks Like Sheets Blowing in the Wind
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