These atypical arboreal adaptations reveal a widespread preoccupation with forestry. Both tall and miniscule timber structures have been held sacred by nature conservationists who wish to preserve their beauty. Several green varieties have also been known to survive for hundreds of years, attaching a wealth of significant history to timber configurations.
Environmental enthusiasts have heralded the historical value of shrubs, brandishing them as meaningful aspects of life. This keen interest has spurred the playful development of remote control Christmas trees and mountain forest lodgings. Eco citizens are becoming increasingly interested in such products, which somehow manage to merge the outdoors with a contemporary feel, lending slices of modern architecture and design to an ancient phenomenon.
100 Atypical Arboreal Adaptations
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Treetop Mansions
This Huge Structure is the World's Tallest Tree House
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Towering Solar Trees
Tourism London Unveils the World's Tallest Solar Tree
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Hollow Treehouse Dwellings
Nest by UID Architects is Open to the Forest Beneath It
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Marvelously Monstrous Street Art
Filthy Luker Brings Eccentricity to Everyday Scenes
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Tree-Lined Apartments
Tour Vegetale de Nantes Has an Organic Shape and Purpose
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Ovular Arboreal Abodes
The Hemloft Treehouse is Egg-Shaped and Forest-bound
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Zen Garden Accessories
The Sarah Hood Landscapes Collection Puts Peace in Your Hand
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Mountain Forest Lodgings
The Treehouse-Style Ecotagnes in the Alps is a Snowy Paradise
92
Tree Limb Art
The Tall Joseph Wheelwright Giant Tree Sculptures
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Arboreal Tropical Villas
The ‘Treehouse' by Van Der Miszewski Architects is Stunning
90
Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures
Takanori Aiba Creates Intricate Mini Masterpieces
89
Tree Trunk Sculptures
Tommy Craggs Turns Nature Into Eye Candy
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Reclaimed Wood Residences
Fallen Maples is a Fantastic Home Made from Fallen Trees
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Arboreal Abodes
Whole Tree Architecture is Putting a Green Spin on Building Convention
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Fascinating Forest Artistry
Land Art by Sylvian Meyer are Creations Like You've Never Seen
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Enrapturing Forest Residences
Flowing Lake by David Vandervort Frames Modern Perspectives
84
Indoor Forest Homes
The Elok House Holds an Eco Sanctuary Inside Its Walls
83
Bark-Bending Installations
'The Patient Gardener' is a Steadily Changing and Evolving Exhibition
82
Tubular Sakura Tree Sculptures
Tom Price Re-Imagines Pipes Into Beautiful Cherry Blossom Forests
81
Woodland Tables
The John Begin Resting Branches Collection is Haunting
80
Eggy Treetecture
The Baumraum Treehouses are an Upgrade from Childhood
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Arboreal Eco Lampposts
KiBiSi Street Lights Treat Urban Illuminators Like Trees
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DIY Christmas Trees
Megan Reardon Shows You How to Make an Ornament Mobile Tree
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Tree Trunk Benches
'Homage to the Elm Trees' by Lies-Marie Hoffmann is an Eco Art Reminder
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Sprawling Resort-Style Abodes
Oz Residence by Swatt Miers Architects is an Idyllic Cali Mansion
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Indoor Garden Exhibits
The Openhouse Gallery is a Pop-Up Park
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Two-Wheeled Tanenbaums
Sydney's 'Tree-Cycle' is Made Up of Over 100 Recycled Bicycles
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Topless Timberland Houses
The 'Treeless Treehouse' by Jeff Casper is Imaginative
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Canned Christmas Trees
The Mountain Dew Tree is Illuminatingly Festive
71
Expansive Rooftop Gardens
Wassim Melki Hopes Plans to Create Beirut Wonder Forest
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Post-Traumatic Tree Disorders
Colleen Mullins Captures New Orleans' Green Disasters
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Technicolored Tree Installations
The 'Dyed in the Wool' Art Piece is a Fairy's Paradise
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Indulgent Tree-Top Dining
The 'Soneva Kiri Eco Resort' Serves Suspended Sustainability
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Organic Lumber Lodgings
Trunk House by Paul Morgan Architects is Assembled from Trees On-Site
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Resplendent Tree Retreats
The Crystal Treehouse by David Rasmussen is an Idyllic Forest Escape
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Arboreal Smartphone Docks
The Live Evergreen iPod Dock is Made Using Real Oak and Moss
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Faux Forest Exhibits
The Wood Art Installation is Filled With Thought-Provoking Trees
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Planter-Supported Seating
Romeo & Juliet Bench Tells an Impossible Love Story Between Two Trees
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Tree-Clad Beach Abodes
'Under Pohutukawa' is Embraced by the Bush that Surrounds
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Displaced Timberland Photos
The 'Transplanting Reality; Transforming' Nature Series is Reminiscent
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Glowing Filtration Trees
These SHIFTboston Treepods Help Reduce CO2 Emissions
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Literal Green Holidecor
The Christmas Tree by Jolanta Šmidtienė is Made of Plastic
58
Cutaway Leaf Campaigns
The Sa Acao Solidarity Movement Ads Feature the Art of Lorenzo Duran
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Ascending Planter Perches
Talita Exterior Bench Welcomes Interaction with Walkers
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Underground Tropical Gardens
The O2 Restaurant by Garduno Architects is Otherworldly
55
Rustic Bridge Cabins
Bridge House in Nova Scotia Uses the Natural Landscape as Its Starting Point
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Tree-Pillared Homes
The R-House by Budi Pradono is an Arboreal Haven
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Solarific Streetlights
Vinaccia Integral Design's Solar Trees Offer Eco-Friendly Illuminatio
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Tree-Covered Cabinets
The Morro from Jory Brigham is Retro and Green
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Splendid Seasonal Spruces
The Mason Jar Snow Globes from Anthropologie are a Blast From the Past
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Circular Core Covenants
F Residence by Edward Suzuki Makes the Terrace the Heart of the Home
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Tree Trunk Cutlery
Tibits Vegetarian Restaurant Ads Use Giant Forks to Make Their Point
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Forest Furnishings
The Brench Bench Wins the Design Platform Limburg Prize
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Full-Scale Solar Trees
Electree City Combines Nature and Technology for an Eco Urban Fixture
46
LED Garden Installations
Cooper Lighting Brightens the Night
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Naturally Enclosed Sculptures
Guiseppe Penone Creates Art Within Tree Trunks
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Forest Canopy Eateries
Koichi Takada Architects' TREE Restaurant is Like the Hometree in 'Avatar'
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Plant-Like Female Photography
The Peter Sebastian 'Roots' Photo Series Merges Women with Trees
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Tragically Funny Hanging Trees
Atypyk Burned Forest Air Freshener Smells Like Burned Forest
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Tri-Planter Perches
The Wave Double Bench Contains Nature for Structural Support
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Industrial Urban Arboretums
Pini @ Pigneto by GOMMAdesign is a Self-Sustaining Plaza
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Seasonal Hybrid Confections
The Christmas Cookie Tree Kit by Wilton Makes for a Fulfilling Gift
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Bombed Branch Implants
Guerrilla Grafters Illegally Integrate Fruits Into Public Ornamental Trees
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Geeky Birdhouses
The NirdHaus Shop Lets Even Birds Nerd Out
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Nature-Infused Denim
The Mother Denim 'Landscape' Jeans are a Work of Art
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Arboreal Jungle Gyms
Tezuka Architects Create ‘Ring Around a Tree' Playhouse
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$2 Million Christmas Trees
The Ginza Tanaka Jewelry Store Shows Truly Opulent Holiday Decor
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Shimmering Christmas Trees
Ring in the Festive Season with the USB Fibre Optic Christmas Tree
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Salvaged Treasured Trees
Dennis Lin Preserves Nature for Everyone to See with No. 1-60
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Futuristic Forrestry
The 'New Silver' Exhibit by David Zink Yi Replaces Green with Silver
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Enchanting Arborial Creations
'Blue Trees' by Konstantin Dimopoulos Advocates Awareness
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Seasonal Steepable Spruces
The Mint 'Christmas Tea' Infuses Your Hot Beverage with Festivity
28
Nature-Inspired Street Signs
The Buro North Wayfinding Project Wins AGDA Distinction Award
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Human-Tangled Trees
'Xylem' by Angelo Musco Show Humankind's Deep Connection with the Planet
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Avian Relaxation Pods
The Cacoon is a Combination Tent-Hammock Inspired by the Weaver Bird
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Winding Woods Walkways
A Path in the Forest by Tetsuo Kondo Architects Envelops You in Trees
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Depressed Tree Art
Steven Burke Paints a Sad Face on the Forest in 'Poor Little Trees'
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Crisply Contrasting Prints
This Yan Nascimbene Artwork is Well Composed and Serene
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Eco-Friendly Tannenbaums
The Plastic Bottle Christmas Tree Promotes Recycling
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Sleek Sustainable Holidecor
Break from the Past with Sleek and Sustainable Christmas Trees
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4-In-1 Storage Trees
A Creative Hallstand by Oliver Tilbury Keeps Things Organized
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Deforestation Comparison Ads
The Greenpeace Australia Ad Spurs Many Flames
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Toy Brick Trees
The LEGO Christmas Tree Uses Over 600,000 LEGO Pieces
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Branching Yard Tools
The Reverse for Rebirth Rake is a Poetic Creation
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Chocolate Christmas Trees
The 30-Foot Edible Tanenbaum for Charity by Patrick Roger
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Tree Bark Shingles
Old Fashioned Rooftops Made of Scrap Wood Make a Comeback
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Salvaged Christmas Tree Sleds
These Upcycled Sleds by Tom Hatfield are a Handmade "Treet"
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Tree-Mounted Urinals
The 'P-Tree' by Sam van Veluw Makes Public Peeing Hygienic
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Remote Control Christmas Trees
The Switch-a-Tree App Allows You to Decorate Through Your Phone
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Nature-Infused Cuisine
Afire Mini Grilling Planks Adds the Taste of Nature to BBQ
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Blissful Branching Seats
The Ashes to Ashes Chair is Inspired by the Ash Tree
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Celeb Twitter Trees
The Twitter Infographic Celebrates 100 Million More New Accounts
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Tree-Tracking Chips
The Green Action Institute is Preventing Deforestation with RFIDs
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Wooden Waffle Playgrounds
The Modern Teak Swing by 'Design Within Reach'
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Car Tire Shrubs
Rubbertree by Marc ter Horst Shows the Need to Preserve Forests
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Theosophic Tree Planting
108,000 Saplings are Planted at the Sacred Garden of Lumbini
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Customizable Street Lamps
This Branch City Lighting Sheds Light in Various Directions
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Trim Tree Tapes
The Nitipak Samsen 'BuyProduct' Measuring Tape Calculates CO2 Absorption
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Camera Christmas Trees
Borrow Lenses' Tree is a Must-See for Camera Fanatics
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Chopstick Tree Art
China Environmental Protection Foundation Wants to Cut Down Chopstick Waste
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73 Tree House-Inspired Finds
These Canopy Cabins Appeal to Adult Whose a Child a Heart
Hyperreal Human Replicas
Bruno Walpoth Chisels Life-Like Statues Using Lime & Walnut Wood
Brain-Gobbling Game Sculptures
Kody Koala Turns Princess Peach Into an Undead Menace
20 Creepy Christmas Innovations
From Intestine Wreaths to Snookie Ornaments
Digitally Distorted Architecture
A Wayward World of Surreal Structures by Philip Dujardin
Masked Bunny Sculptures
Artwork by Darla Jackson is Darkly Endearing
Game Crossover Brawls
Sebastian von Buchwald Has Mario Pummeling Other Playable Heroes
61 Arboreal-Inspired Products
From Tree Trunk Sneakers to Tremendous Tree Houses
Letter-Shaped Dwellings
T-Bone House by Coast Office Architecture Offers a Cool Geometric Facade
Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures
Takanori Aiba Creates Intricate Mini Masterpieces
Combustible Matchstick Installations
The No Family Life Exhibit Comments on Politics and Society
Robotic Street Artistry
Aditya Permadi Illustrates Androids with an Urban Stylistic Edge
Tree Trunk Sculptures
Tommy Craggs Turns Nature Into Eye Candy
Seussical Scenery Shoes
The Lorax Converse Speak Towards the Environment
Multifaceted Industrial Furnishings
The Acciaio Series 2 Explores the Geometries of Surface
Barely-There Blurred Portraits
Ellen Jantzen Photographs Images of Diminshing Figures
Disc-Assembled Critters
These CD Animal Sculptures are Cute and Crafty
Glass-Encased Buildings
The 'Quartier Des Spectacles' is Visually Stunning and Eco-Friendly
Mini Tree Lighting
Bonsai by Moredesign is Inspired by a Traditional Japanese Art Form
Drink Barrel Arboreals
Jack Daniel's 'Barrel Tree' is a 26-Foot-Tall Christmas Tree
Marine Invertebrate Installations
Jelly Swarm by Tangible Interaction Teaches About the Sea
Gigantic Skeleton Sculptures
Gino De Dominicis' Calamita Cosmica is a Haunted Tourist Attraction
Fictional Taxidermy Sculptures
Carl Turner aka Biscuitboy has Created Dr. Seuss-Inspired Critters
Brilliant Book Collages
The Parallèle Exhibition by Erwan Soyer Features Alluring Artwork
Mystical Forest Photography
'Wald' by Jurgen Heckel is Magical and Mysterious
Funky Slanted Windows
Miele Gallery by Gonzalo Mardones Viviani Features a Crystal-like Facade
Festive Villainous Ornaments
Basement Invaders Decorates Christmas Trees with Mario Baddies
Guerrilla X-Ray Graffiti
SHOK-1 is a Doctor of Street Art
Religious Origami Artworks
James Roper Found Inspiration to Create Paper Sculptures in Hinduism
Pleasantly Punk Pictorials
Model Justin Taylor Gets in Touch With His Dark Side in This Rad Shoot
Reflective Funhouse Facades
Mirror House by MLRP Features a Playful Exterior
Experimental Holiday Toppings
Pinkberry Launches Unusual Adornments this Season
Grimy Gallery Exhibits
The 'Swept Away: Dust, Ashes and Dirt' Show Focuses on Time and Decay
Retro Rockstar Revival Fashion
Sterling Clairmont Turns up the Heat for Fashion Gone Rogue
Geometric Stationary Sculptures
Zachary Abel Creates Artwork Inspired by Mathematics
Pine Tree-Inspired Furniture
The Coniferous Collection by Joint Perspectives is Stylishly Simple
Obese Cartoon Caricatures
Fat Gamers Display Pop Cultural Icons Who Let Themselves Go
95 Daring Technicolored Designs
These Rainbow-Hued Creations are Witty and Whimsical
Abstract Plant Orbs
The Sphere Planter Merges a Narrow Flower Pot with an Arced Expterior
Silky Bulbous Installations
The Mesmerizing Art Pieces by Lisa Kellner Feel Soft and Delicate
Sculptural Underwater Shoots
H20 by Howard Schatz is Gracefully Artistic
Deflated Equestrian Captures
The Fairytale-Inspired Series by Ulrika Kestere is Magical
Robotic Graffiti Autos
The 'Chevy Street Artist Car' Creates Beautiful Murals
Urban Mountainside Mansions
The Spa House in Cape Town Fuses the City with Nature
Sustainable Learning Centers
The Le Bourget School is Eco-Friendly and Dynamic in Design
Planter-Supported Seating
Romeo & Juliet Bench Tells an Impossible Love Story Between Two Trees
Fantastic Fox Christmas Ornaments
Spruce Up Your Tree With Old World Primitives
Novel Landscape Carvings
Guy Laramee Sculpts Stunning Scenes into Books
Corked Colosseum Sculptures
Ciro Califano Creates Unique Pieces
Panty-Covering Font Ads
The Temptations Irresistible Lingerie Campaign Promotes Strong Women
Hidden Treasure Sculptures
The Exchange by Ben Blanc Has a One-Of-A-Kind Gold Nugget Inside
Displaced Timberland Photos
The 'Transplanting Reality; Transforming' Nature Series is Reminiscent
Modernized Classic Artwork
These Bryan Keith Lanier Paintings are Offbeat
Skateboard Deck Statues (UPDATE)
These Haroshi Wooden Sculptures are Artful and Intricate
Festive Whiskey Evergreens
Jack Daniels Celebrates Christmas with the Holiday Barrel Tree
Stoic Shirtless Captures
The Jordan Jaye by Pat Supsiri Portrait Series Shows Off a Ripped Bod
Literal Green Holidecor
The Christmas Tree by Jolanta Šmidtienė is Made of Plastic
Futuristic Corporate Lairs
The BP RR Headquarters by GROUP A Challenges Traditional Office Spaces
Giant Wood Woven Sculptures
'Sandworm' by Marco Casagrande and C-Lab is a Massive Beach Structure
Fashionable Fuchsia Arbores
The Betsey Johnson Christmas Tree is Chic and Girly
Reverie-Inspired Cutouts
Cardboard Cities by Laura Redburn Look Like Photos from a Dream
Cityscape Shadow Sculptures
The Geo-Cognition by Wendy Fok Reveals Four Geographic Locations
Stunning Transparent Pools
The 'DAPstockholm' Pool Offers a View of Swimmers from the Outside
Surreal Sand Sculptures
Carl Jara Creates Unexpected Beach Artwork
Sleek Air Force Editorials
The 'Jetsaet' Euroman Magazine Shoot Has a Utilitarian Flair
Endangered Animal Sculptures
Ryo Shimura Uses Art to Teach Children About the Enviornment
Grotesquely Groovy Street Art
Ikaroz Tags Stockholm with Crazy Characters
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
Razor-Sharp Artwork (UPDATE)
The David Mach Coat Hanger Sculptures are Jaw-Dropping Masterpieces
Landscaping Tool Tables
The Garden Fork Table is a Peculiar But Clever Solution for Sloping Yards
Paint-Bleeding Portraits
Street Artist Dain Fuses Mixed Media, Wheatpasting and Collage
Yoga-Inspired Sculptures
Katie Grinnan Created a Dynamic and Flexible Art Piece
Eco-Friendly Woven Installations
Super Nature Design Wraps Wild Animals to Send Out a Message
Transparent Teepee Abodes
House Tokyo by A.L.X. Architects Features Distinctive Lighting Effects
Full-Scale Solar Trees
Electree City Combines Nature and Technology for an Eco Urban Fixture
100% Organic Eco Jeans
Nu Sells Raw Denim Made in Small, Ethical Factories in Turkey
Dancing Denim Adverts
The Korean Levi's Ballet Video Shows Anything is Possible in Jeans
Monstrous Mom Ads
The Parents Empowered Campaign is Inspired by Retro Horror Movie Posters
Ferocious Fractal Prints
This Sebastien Feraut Artwork is Psychedelic and Layered
Toothpick Moose Sculptures
Jay Wilson Creates Stunning Art Out of Humble Materials
Poised Planter Benches
The Flora Elevation Seating Collection Embodies a Scenic Sophistication
Naturally Enclosed Sculptures
Guiseppe Penone Creates Art Within Tree Trunks
Harmlessly Armed Art
Soft Weapons by Kyle Bean is Inspired by Guerrilla Movements
Morbid Message Ads
The Metuna Don't Text and Drive Campaign is Shockingly Nonchalant
Mysterious Melancholic Art
These Lars Henkel Pieces are Dark and Curious
Cylindrical Coastline Structures
The One Ocean Thematic Pavilion by Soma is Created For Expo 2012
Ghostly Tree Installations
David Wiseman's 'Platanus bibliotechalis' is Inspired by Sycamores
Paint-Spattered Apparel
The Sally Jonsson Rodeo Magazine Editorial is Stylishly Artistic
Presidential Pop Culture Art
Conrad Ruiz Blends Together Various Iconic Imagery
Tri-Planter Perches
The Wave Double Bench Contains Nature for Structural Support
Mammoth MP3 Docks
The iNuke Boom by Behringer Dwarfs the iPod it Holds
Trapped Taxidermy Ads
The Coleman Campaign Warns People to Not Get Stuck Indoors
Sky-High Rooftop Gardens
This Oasis Skyscraper Won the Taiwan Tower Competition
Psychedelic Prismatic Installations
Prisma 1666 is Inspired by the Work of Sir Isaac Newton
Smiling Door Ads
The Flipkart.com Campaign Centers on Animated Inanimate Objects
Romantic Wildlife Park Ads
The Kolner Zoo Tour D'Amour Campaign Will Entice Cute Couples
Color-Blocked Balloons Decals
Penique Productions Covers Spaces With Vibrant Wallpapers
Sword-Play Denim Ads
The Arturo Calle Jeans Campaign Depicts the Brand's Pant Process
All-American Prairie Lookbooks
The Edwin SS 2012 Series is Spirited and Youthful
Adventurous Alcohol Ads
The Canadian Hunter Whisky Campaign is Made for Burly Men
Street Art Training Wheels
'Chalktrail' Lets You Color the Sidewalks While You Cruise
Financial Flux Art
These Stock Exchange Sculptures Map the Ups and Downs of Three Decades
Digital Interactive Roads
Audi 'Urban Future' Exhibit at Design Miami Shows What Streets Could Be
Boxed Furniture Campaigns
The Urban Farm 'No Assembly Required' Stunt Takes a Jab at IKEA
Plastic Bag Trees
Miha Artnak's 'The Rise of The Fall' Brings Awareness to Waste and Consumerism
$2 Million Christmas Trees
The Ginza Tanaka Jewelry Store Shows Truly Opulent Holiday Decor
Snowy Stationary Scenes
Takashi Kuribayashi Creates a Winter Wonderland Using Paper
Sleeping Rocker Ads
The iPillow Sleep With Music Campaign Does Not Involve Soothing Sounds
Canopy Creeping Sculptures
'Creature' by Frank Havermans Casts Shadowy Effects From the Rooftop
Smartphone Favor Systems
The NeighborFavor App Makes Lending a Helping Hand Rewarding
Entangled Fruit Bowls
The Platter by Petra Pavelkova Looks Like a Bird Nest
Tentacle Lighting Installations
Caleb Charland's Apple-Powered LED Lamp Involved 300 Fruit
Scenic Seethrough Women
Jon Duenas Uses Double Exposure to Create His Work
Gentrifying Graffiti Murals
‘Things Change' by Jo Peel is an Interactive Painted Wall
Neon Urban Fixtures
Bamboo Comprises Modular Metropolitan Objects Borne of Natural Inspiration
Enchanting Arborial Creations
'Blue Trees' by Konstantin Dimopoulos Advocates Awareness
Crisply Contrasting Prints
This Yan Nascimbene Artwork is Well Composed and Serene
Tree Branch Shelving
The Hanna Francis 'Oska' Hook is a Nature-Loving Design
Intimate Aurora Artistry
Ida Liffner Melds Northern Lights Photographs with Detailed Drawings
Substantial Antler Lamps
This Roma by Light Entry Brings Organic Illumination to Urban Alleys
Bold Blooming Installations
Vertical Succulent Wall Art Brings the Garden Aesthetic Inside
All-Inclusive Internet Shopping Ads
The Virtualbox Campaign Shows Anything Can be Bought Online
Serrated Military Diggers
The Gerber E-Tool Folding Shovel is Built for Tough Grounds
Branching Yard Tools
The Reverse for Rebirth Rake is a Poetic Creation
Retro Gamer Lighting
The Mario Question Mark Block Lamp is Perfect for a Child's Room
Jurassic Wall Trophies
Design Toscano Hunts Down Prehistoric Beasts
Animal Rights Tower Lights
A Red Empire State Building Creates Awareness for Japan Dolphins