These beautiful canopy designs bring a uniquely artistic twist to traditional canopies. Each of these creative designs has a special feature or function that adds a great deal of interest to the functioning piece of art.
The upcycled umbrella canopy is truly a majestic display of art and architecture. With vibrant colors this outdoor canopy provides shade for guests, an eye-pleasing structure and an eco-friendly archway.
The whimsical balloon roof at the Hotel de Griffy courtyard is suspended above the heads of guests in a fantastical way. The bright pink balloons are punctured with light to cascade a soft hue of magically pink tones throughout the entire courtyard. Each of these canopy designs presents an aesthetically pleasing view while contributing either technologically or environmentally to those who pass below.
33 Innovative Canopy Designs
32
Origami Playground Canopies
This Brightly Colored Thin Metal Canopy Protects a Playground in Spain
31
Bio-Digital City Structures
Urban Algae Canopy by ecoLogicStudio Cleans Air in Metropolises
30
Upcycled Umbrella Art
Izaskun Chinchilla Designed This Colorful Umbrella Canopy in NYC
29
Umbrella-Inspired Houses
This Flat Roof is Designed to Protect the Entire Hose from the Summer Sun
28
Air Purifying Architecture
Orproject's Air Quality Architecture Concept Helps People Breathe Easy
27
Easy Canopy Crafts
This DIY Canopy Bed From Kate Albrecht Requires Very Low Skill Levels
26
Decorative Camping Collections
Poppytalk for Target's Glamping Line Features Feminine Flourishes
25
Tree-Inspired Solar Panels
Nature by Samuel Wilkinson Uses African Trees for Motivation
24
Aquatic Shopping Malls
This China Retail Center Will Feature an Aquarium and Entertainment Space
23
Cavernous Hand-Carved Chapels
This Quaint Hiroshima Chapel by Nikken Space Design was Handmade
22
Balloon-Roofed Courtyards
This Courtyard in France is Filled with Pink Balloons That Act as a Roof
21
3D Printer-Infused Architecture
British Architect Priestman Infuses Architecture with Technology
20
Disney-Inspired Ice Getaways
This Hotel de Glace Suite is a Tribute to Disney’s Film Frozen
19
Airy Arboreal-Inspired Abodes
The Leaf House Embraces Nature and Offers Plenty of Space
18
Futuristic Party Vans
Nissan's Part e-Van Can Make You Drinks and Spin Music For You to Party To
17
Technicolor Floral Canopies
SOFTlab Creates a Botanical Flower Installation for Galeria Melissa
16
Outdoor Kaleidoscope Art
This Outdoor Mirror Canopy Creates a Playful Light and Shadow Display
15
Arboreal Outdoor Furnishings
Trees by Talenia Phua Gajardo Bring Refuge to the Urban Jungle
14
Carbon Fiber Petal Pavilions
This Pavillion Features a Paper-Thin Canopy, Speakers & LED Lights
13
Geometrically Roofed Pavilions
The Festival Hall by Ackermann + Raff Boasts Angular Design Accents
12
Upcycled Sign Canopies
This Sculptural Shade Canopy is Made Out of Recycled Street Signage
11
Desert-Resembling Canopies
Thomas Heatherwick Creates the Al Fayah Park in Abu Dhabi
10
Circular Ceiling Beds
The Island-Inspired Hammock Like Floating Bed is Ideal for Summer Relaxation
9
Suspended Writing Studios
Blank Studio Designs a Hideaway for Artists
8
Compact Unbreakable Umbrellas
This Umbrella Design Keeps You Dry No Matter How Strong the Winds
7
Colorful Rooftop Exhibits
Daniel Buren Has Transformed a Rooftop Into a Mirrored Paradise
6
Romantic Play Canopies
The Antique Floral Play Canopy is an Enchanting Hide-Away
5
Giant Tarp-Like Canopies
The Fukita Pavilion by Ryue Nishizawa Looks Deceptively Small
4
Canopied Community Stadiums
Grimshaw Architects Plans a Sports Center in Qatar
3
Air-Filled Bus Canopies
Vehovar & Jauslin Collaborate with FormTL to Build a Floating Structure
2
Latticed Roof Railway Stations
The Canary Wharf Station was Updated by Foster + Partners
1
Smart Misting Installations
The Personal Cloud Sprays People Walking Below it With a Cooling Mist
Related Ideas
Ultra-Modern Apartment Designs
No Architects Created a Multi-Functional Modern Apartment
Configurable Nomadic Tiny Houses
The 'PICNIC' House by Mauro Polondak Opens From All Sides
Comfort-Focused Luxury Dome Tents
The Spherescape Tent is Described as "An Innovative Masterpiece"
Durable Adventure-Ready Tents
The Space Acadia Brings the Comfort of Indoors to Outdoor Nature
Plant-Filled Latticed Buildings
Wallflower Architecture + Design Creates the Touching Eden House
Inflatable Multi-Story Tent Cabins
The Magic Fort by Thecatal Joins its Boundary Series
Posh Paper Craft-Inspired Lamps
The Japandi Lamp by Natalia Pogudina is Textural and Organic
Glamorous Camping Experiences
Volodymyr Hahonin Designs the LULU Glamping Experience
Chic Treehouse-Style Hotels
Studio Sax Designs the Suitree Experience Hotel in Costa Rica
3D-Printed Net Storefronts
Tiffany & Co's Airport Store Design Creatively Repurposes Fishing Nets
Self-Assembling Rooftop Tents
The Cinch 'Air Cruiser' Has a Lightweight, Inflatable Design
Oversized Mobile Outdoor Gazebos
The Coleman Gazebo Event Shelter Offers Ample Covered Space
Cactus-Inspired Urban Skyscrapers
This Danish Skyscraper Features a Spiky Facade Design
Artistic Ribbon-Like Ceiling Lights
'The Fellas' Ceiling Light Has a Clean, Minimalist Design
Shapeshifting Outer Space Hotels
The Acromnia Orbital Hotel Imagines Life in Space
Hybrid Poncho-Transformed Tents
Nike ISPA Presents the Technical NRG Metamorph Poncho
Sleek Utilitarian Tents
Snow Peak's Ivory Tent & Tarp Collection Offers a Minimalist Aesthetic
Consolidated Camping Shelters
The 'Space Acacia' System is Hyper-Durable and Waterproof
Ultra-Slick Modern Apartment Interiors
Note Design Studio Works on the Cloudy Outlines Project
Kaleidoscopic Kindergarten Buildings
The Tianshui Kindergarten by SAKO Architects is Whimsical
New York-Inspired Picnic Series
Nik Bentel's New York Picnic Series is Whimsical & Eye-Catching
Floral Field-Inspired Townhomes
Tariq Khayyat Design Partners Designs the Fold in Dubai
Mockup-Inspired Garden Structures
New Affiliates & Samuel Stewart-Halevy Create Testbeds
Modern Melbourne Home Renovations
Timmins+Whyte Design This Home with Roof Folds
Rope-Like Dynamic Chair Designs
Miray Ozlem ER Designs the Caterpillar Lounge Chair
Leaf-Inspired Modern Lounge Chairs
Miray Özlem ER Debuts the Stunning Orfo Lounge Chair
Integrated Garden Designs
Ludwig Godefroy Champions "Habitable Gardens" in Mexico
Artful Wooden Pavilions
Centro de Colaboración Arquitectónia Designs the Orchid Pavilion
Weather-Versatile Conical Chairs
The Conicent Chair Has a Minimal Design for Indoor and Outdoor
Circus Tent-Inspired Holiday Homes
Cubo Design Architect Designs the Circus Home in Japan
Elevated Airy Office Designs
The 'Aerie' Office Sits High Above the San Francisco Landscape
Stunningly Whimsical Playgrounds
XISUI Design Draws Inspiration from Natural Forms Such as Caves
Contemporary Backyard Pavilions
AMDLD Circle Designs the Cosmo Pavilion for Ethimo
Everchanging Water-Based Theaters
Open Architecture Designs the Yichang Grand Theater in China
Origami-Inspired Lit Table Concepts
Sonakshi Gupta Designs the Dynamic LightUP Concept
Shade-providing Forest Pavilions
DRAA Designs the Patagonian Shadow Cabin with Modern Accents
Glowing Tree-Surrounded Sheds
The 'Nightlight' Shed Glows After Dark for a Luminous Appearance
Water-Inspired Theatre Designs
Open Architecture Unveils Its Plans for the Yichang Grand Theatre
Nature-Inspired Indoor Playgrounds
Sarit Shani Hay Designs a New Playground in Tel Aviv
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Joana Vasconcelos Designs an Impressive Sculptural Installation
Playful Public Seating Designs
The London Festival of Architecture Boasts a Series of Seats
Ecological Dual Lampshade Designs
Adam Tihany and Contardi Lighting Design the Air Light
Vertical Formed Lighting Collections
Frédéric Malphettes Designs the Tower Lighting Series
Minimalist Outdoor Swings
KUNDESIGN's Flow Swing Will Surely Accent Any Outdoor Space
Cocoon-Like Knitted Chairs
Miray Özlem ER's Cocoon Chair is Inspired by Metamorphosis
Traditional Vibrant Outdoor Armchairs
The Net Lounge Chair is Designed by Raffaello Galiotto
Umbrella-Resembling Playful Lamps
Heeyeol Yang Designs the Rain Man Lamp Structure
Solar Rainwater-Storing Roofs
Researchers in the Netherlands are Developing 'Blue-Green Roofs'
Naturalistic Public Outdoor Furniture
The 'Life Ark' Outdoor Seat Has a Leaf-Shaped Form
Wearable Poncho-Style Tents
The OneTigris 'TENTSFORMER' Protects from Rainfall and More
Twisting Timber Lampshade Designs
The baraboda Twisted Lasercut Wooden Lampshade is intricate
Productive Mood Lighting Designs
Teixeira Design Studio Presents Moody Lighting for Gantri
Bright Whimsical Home Accessories
Blue Balcony Design Studio Delivers a Range of Vibrant Decor
Coral-Shaped Bulbous Pavilions
Marc Fornes Designs a Bulging Pavilion for Louis Vuitton
Ribbon-Inspired Curvaceous Furniture
LAUN Unveils its New Ribbon Collection of Outdoor Furniture
Ultra-Colorful Design Studios
Camille Walala and Our Department Partnered on this Whimsical Studio
Origami-Inspired Cubic Lamps
Alice Chun Designs the MEGAPUFF Lamp with Portable Features
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
Upward-Pitched Roof Homes
O'Neill McVoy Architects Designs a New Z-Shaped Home in Houston
Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses
Baldó Arquitectura Designs the Godai Pavilion with a Hanging Roof
Vibrant Tonal Spanish Apartments
Colombo and Serboli Architecture Designs a Barcelona Apartment
Vaulted Structural Telescopic Treehouse
Artistree Home Creates a New Treehouse in Sonoma County
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Multipurpose Camping Shelters
The 'Nomad Cape' Serves As a Hammock, Groundsheet, Poncho & Shelter
Beautifying Filtered Showerheads
Canopy Launched Its Filtered Showerhead at Sephora
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Umbrella-Inspired Whimsical Lamps
Solenn Roch Designs the Wasaga Lamp with a Flared Look
Tent-Like Exhibition Pavilions
Buero Wagner Creates the Adaptable Black Pavilion in Rome
Sustainably Built Canopied Buildings
Kevin Daly Architecture Designs a Foundation's Headquarters
Honeycomb-Like Sculptural Lights
Tokio Designs the New Tri Light Inspired by Japanese Architecture
Y-Shaped Community Pavilions
Sam Crawford Architects Creates a Red-Roof Pavilion in Sydney
Balanced Grass-Topped Homes
RO_AR Designs a Beautiful Dwelling in the Czech Republic
Artist-Designed Umbrella Series
A Team of Artists Create the SHED Rain Artist Series
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Accessibility-Enhancing Public Art Installations
Isometric Studio Presents Cloud Swing
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Origami-Inspired Seating Capsule
Ames Living's New Seating Line Relies on Origami-Inspired Design
Sculptural Contemporary Chandeliers
Ross Gardam Designs the Volant Lighting Installation
Reflective Hemispherical Theater Stages
Muoto Designs the Ball Theater to Evoke a Sense of Utopia
Stingray-Inspired Restaurant Roofs
Atelier Nomadic Designs the Canopy of the Overwater Restaurant
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
&Tradition Designs the Portable Pivot Lamp
Avian-Inspired Luxury Residences
This Hill-Top Costa Rican Home is Inspired By Bird Plumage
Planted Balcony Home Designs
4site Architects Designs the House of Greens in Bangalore
Mirrored-Detailed Garden Cafes
IDIN Architects Designs Structures for Nana Coffee Roasters
Minimalist Bird-Watching Pavilions
Jesús Vassall & Graduate Students Designed a Slick Pavilion
Greenery-Sheathed Libraries
This Library Building Features Generous Plantings Of Native Species
Generously Glazed Spiral Buildings
This Building is Inspired By Czech Glassmaking Tradition
Natural Japanese Art Galleries
Brazil's Yayoi Kusama Gallery Features a Nature-Inspired Design
Music Festival Fabric Installations
Do Lab Created a Range of Fabric Mushrooms at Coachella
Elevated Treetop Modern Cabins
NAMO Architecture & i29 Architects Create the Buitenverblijf Nest
Conical Glass Pavilion Wineries
Studio Other Spaces Designs the Vertical Panorama Pavilion
Artful Garden Inflatable Spheres
Nic Brundson Designs the (This is) Air Project in Melbourne
Community Hub Timber Pavilions
The Craft Not Carbon Pavilion Raises in London's Park
Tranquil Functional Home Designs
Atelier Varun Goyal Designs the Modern Courtyard House
Vibrant Apartment Showrooms
&Tradition Designs the Under One Roof Apartment Showroom
Wind-Responsive Panel Pavilions
Fernanda Ahumada & FREE Design the National Biodiversity Pavilion
Spiralled Roof Horticultural Centers
KPMB Architects Designs the Leaf Building in Winnipeg
Greenery-Topped Winery Designs
This Czech Winery Complex Pays Tribute to its Green Surroundings
Mirrored Panel Tropical Gardens
Research Artistic Design + Architecture Designs the Frame Garden
Elevated Garden-Filled Buildings
Snøhetta Designs the New Cloud 11 Building in Bangkok
Chequered Garden Tea Rooms
Rashid Ali Architects Designs a New Garden Pavilion in Hargeisa
Traditional Garden-Inspired Cultural Centers
Open Architecture Designs the Shanfeng Academy
Cabana Canopy Collections
StruXure Launches a Series of New Canopies for Its Cabana X Product
Spiky Inflatable Sculptures
Steve Messam Presents His Sculptures During Clerkenwell Design Week
Perforated Light-Passing Art Installations
The Volvo Circle Pavilion Uses Tyvek Facades
Hotel-Based Garden Terraced Columns
WOHA Designs the Pan Pacific Orchard with Garden Terraces
Water-Producing Draped Structures
Alsar Atelier and Oscar Zamorea Design the Bogotá Fog Catcher
Versatile Handcrafted Hammocks
The Yellow Leaf Hammocks are Durable and Comfortable
Retractable Auditorium Seating
Hamari's Telescopic Seating Re-Imagines Large Venue Seating
Colorful Modular Outdoor Furniture
Patricia Urquiola Designs the Mangas Outdoor Capsule for GAN
3D-Printed Public Pavilion Prototypes
Hassell Works with Nagami on a New Public Pavilion
Luxury Paris Hotels
Hilton Celebrates its Cannes Debut with the Opening of Canopy by Hilton Cannes
Orange Marquee Canopy Designs
all(zone) Designs the MPavilion 9 with a Vibrant Orange Hue
Collapsible Outdoor Furniture Pieces
The Oru Camp Origami Outdoor Furniture is Efficient
Expertly Crafted Umbrellas
Weatherman Unveils Forest Green Umbrella for Serene Durability
Minimal Bird-Watching Cabins
Inclume Architects Designs the Cozy Hide Cabin in England
Flower-Shapes Greenhouse Gardens
Cobe Designs the Opera Park on a Copenhagen Island
Office Building Rainbow Facades
SAKO Architects Designs the Vertical Rainbow Office Building
Tree-Like Library Spaces
Studio Hinge Presents the Forest of Knowledge Library Design
Jungle-Inspired Rental Operations
HYBRID and Palma Join to Create the NICO Sayulita
Spiralling Stainless-Steel Cultural Center
Clouds AO Designs the New 010 Building in Fukuoka
Latticed-Steel Transport Hub Columns
Tremend Designs the Metropolitan Station in Lublin
Billboard-Transformed Tent Shelters
Wunderman Thompson Morocco Creates the Life-Saving Outdoors
Stadium-Based Theatre Venues
HKS Designs a YouTube Theatre Venue inside the SoFi Stadium
Revamped Modern Phone Booths
100architects Brings Digital Touches to the Classic Phone Booth
Illuminating Water-Based Pavillions
Daniel Ryabakken Installs the Shelter Pavilion in Stockholm
Lantern-Like Tea House Pavilions
Grau Architects Designs the Tea House Pavilion by the Lake
Oversized Colorful Dynamic Planters
Tuleste Factory and Manscrapers Launch the TFM Collection
Sleek Timber-Constructed Sheds
Fabric Designs the Nightlight Shed in Akaroa, New Zealand
Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs
THISS Studio Creates the Sunny Side Up Extensions
Red Aluminum Walkway Periscopes
Glavovic Studio Designs the Sunset Hammock in Florida
Lantern-Topped Sleek Workshops
Cabinet Designs the Gardeners House in a Park in Geneva
Artful Cartoonish Canal Bridges
Artist Frankey Installs the Canal Skybridge in Amsterdam
Tree-Inspired Panelled Workspaces
Hood Design Studio Creates a New Campus in Silicon Valley
Colorfully Bright Hillside Homes
SelgasCano and Diego Cano Design the Canary House in LA
Garden Rooftop Luxe Factories
Piuarch Designs the New Fendi Production Factory Design in Florence
Inverted-Pitched Roof Extentions
The DHaus Company Creates the Butterfly House Extension
Geometric Red-Brick Suburban Homes
OFIS Arhitekti Designs the Frame House in Ljubljana
Playful Dynamic Furniture Capsule
Another Human Presents the New Galliforms Collection
Dynamic Wavy Steel Canopies
New Office Works Creates the Cheung Sha Wan Pier Canopy