A marvel of modern architecture, these contemporary curvilinear structures redefine traditional building customs. These stunning architectural pieces exemplify the power of modern technology and the engineering feats that have made complex contemporary building techniques possible. These intricately planned structures combine strategic ideas with sophisticated technology. This intricate creative process marries inspiring aesthetics with function and user-friendly design.
Once computer rendered, these conceptual and often sci-fi inspired buildings are brought to life with architectural innovations and precise planning. Ranging from domed pavilions and spherical interiors to space-ship resembling frameworks, these curvilinear design features pave the way for the future of architecture.
The amazing superstructures are always looking forward with an aim to challenge previous design and building traditions.
100 Contemporary Curvilinear Structures
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Sustainable Log-Like Lodging
The Hus-1 Eco Home Blends into the Forest
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Submerged Luxury Nightclubs
Check out The World's First Underwater Music Club in the Maldives
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Two-Level Treehouses
The Hechtel-Eksel Tree House by Baumraum is Environmentally Conscious
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Seashell Abodes
The Conch Shell House is Eco-Friendly and Creative
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Hollowed Out Homes
The Pit House by UID Connects with its Site Through Verticality
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Giant Disco Ball Structures
The Shadow Pavilion Design Uses Over 100 Pieces of Aluminum
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Wooden Geodesic Pavilions
The Peoples Meeting Dome Has a Geometric Organic Aesthetic
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Beer Box Sculptures
The Boxel Pavilion is an "Intoxicatingly" Impressive Feat
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Eco Winery Designs
Michael Jantzen Releases the Solar Vineyard Winery Blueprints
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Bio-Glamour Architecture
Architect Ephraim-Henry Pavie Creates an Aesthetically Eco-Friendly Home
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Egg-Shaped Enclosures
The Tisettanta Nu-Ovo is a Space Creating Pod for Your Pad
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Perforated Accordion-like Pavilions
The Bowooss Bionic Optimized Wooden Shell is Eco-Conscious
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3D Triangle Architecture
DIY Reykjavik Pavilion by Shift Architects Questions Iceland's Futu
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Eggy Treetecture
The Baumraum Treehouses are an Upgrade from Childhood
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Curved Automobile Architecture
The Porsche Pavilion by HENN is a Smooth Masterpiece
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Monolithic Pine Cone Structures
The Spanish Pavilion at the Shanghai Expo 2010
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Behemoth Timber Pavilions
Sevilla's Metropol Parasol is the Largest Wooden Structure in the World
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Hipster Dome Installations
Step Inside a Creative Mind by Prodigium Looks like a Bald Man
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Upcycled Meeting Places
The Palletpavilion is a Striking Piece of Upcycled Architecture
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Curved Crustacean Cabins
Organic Scapes' Living Aleutian Home is Entirely Nature-Inspired
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Coiled Cardboard Structures
The Living Nature Pavilion Explores How Space and Light Interact
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Curvaceous Window Architecture
The Schlump One Hamburg by J. Mayer H. Modernizes the Cityscape
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Landscape-Infused Architecture
The Huangshan Mountain Village Would Become Part of Nature
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Grain Storage Homes
Gigaplex's Monte-Silo
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Spiraling Shingle Architecture
The Paviljoen Puur by Emma Architecten Towers with Wooden Wonder
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Fishing Rod Residences
Floating House by Brad Wanek Hangs Flood and Tide-Resistant
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Sand Dune Architecture
UAE Pavilion Will Shimmer, Morph and Change Color
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Walkable Rollercoasters
'Tiger & Turtle -- Magic Mountain' is Interactive
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Elemental Healing Resorts
The Fivelements Bali Resort Offers Sacred Arts and Raw Food
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Bridges as Architectural Wonders
9 Global Connectors
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Curvy Carved Cottages
The Dalene Cabin by Tommie Wilhelmsen is a Refined Retreat
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Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
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Colorful Curving Constructions
The Pulgon Diseno Spanish Pavilion is Architecturally Striking
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Edible Eco Structures
The Living Pavilion is a Garden Design Made of Old Milk
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Biblical Pavilions
Jan Vranovsky's Ark Pavilion Will House Two of Every Animal at the Prague Zoo
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Planetary Rotundas
The Henley Street Home by Jackson Clements Burrows has a Cyclical Look
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See-Through Stadium
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Optical Illusion Interiors
The Bangkok University BU Lounge Pushes Perceptive Boundaries
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Curved Bed Enclosures
Canopy Bed by Kris Van den Berghe Has Contemporary Written All Over It
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Half-Moon Homes
The Crescent House by Shigeru Ban Architects is Out-of-this-World Beautiful
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Stark Sluggish Structures
Studio Nicoletti Associati's Pod Pavilion is Inspired by Water Drops
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Curvaceous Shore Homes
The Victor Lusquiños ‘Olas!’ Beach House Offers Unparallel
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Squashed Golf Ball Galleries
The China Comic and Animation Museum is a Bubbly Building
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Swirly-Twirly Sustainable Gazebos
The Spiral Garden Pavillion is a Revolving Outdoor Retreat
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Silver Spaceship Structures
The OCT Design Museum by Studio Pei-Zhu is Inspired by the Ocean
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Hot Pink Retail Shops
The Paagman Bookstore in the Hague Has a Dazzling Design
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Inset Landscape Structures
The Seoul Memorial Park by HAEAHN Features Fluid Elements
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Curved Wood-Clad Seating
Worth Abbey by Thomas Heatherwick Features Carefully Crafted Details
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Curvacious Curling Patio Sets
Visual Permeability Pavilion Elevates Aerodynamic Designs
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Elaborately Entangled Installations
Tangling by Akihisa Hirata Hypnotizes with Curvaceous Shapes
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Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
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Cardboard Death Stars
The Packed Pavilion is Made Up of Cardboard Hoops
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Prefabricated Mobile Pavilions
Porte Cochere Brings Versatility and Sustainability to the UN
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Incognito Cave Pavilions
Callum Morton Combines the Past and the Modern in his Grotto Pavilion
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Arching Kitchen Organization Units
The Cassandra Cucine Curved Home is Extravagant
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Trefoil Tunnel Monuments
The Innovation Pavilion Embodies Sculptural Beauty and Symbolism
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Flower Petal Pavilions
Studio IwamotoScott's Flowery Wood 'Voussoir Cloud' Structure
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Euphoric Sensation Spas
The Parisian ‘Six Senses Spa' is Otherworldly
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Triple-Latticed Domes
The Trilux Pavilion is Illuminating
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Igloo Eateries
The Hoto Fudo Noodle Restaurant in Japan
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Aquatic Eco-Pavilions
Unsangdong Architects' ‘Ocean Gate' Brings Human and Marin
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Cylindrical Coastline Structures
The One Ocean Thematic Pavilion by Soma is Created For Expo 2012
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Futuristic Park Features
The Tea House Pavilion by Connor Nicholas Makes the Most of Public Space
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Sleek Sliced Metal Complexes
Beijing's Wangjing Soho Complex is a Contemporary Architecture Dream
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Minimalist Curvilinear Cafes
Nana’s Green Tea by Kamitopen Design Embodies Tranquility
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Wave-Wrapped Buildings
The Monaco Pavilion at The Shanghai Expo 2010
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Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
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Photovoltaic Rooftop Waves
The Solar Wave Pavilion by Michael Jantzen
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Singing Sculptures
The Luke Jerram 'Aeolus' Captures Wind's Beautiful Melody
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Recycled Tankitecture
The Infomab 10 Pavilion Pretties Up Your Backyard Junk
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Bowl-Like Buildings
The Kirnu Pavilion is Made from Recycled Material
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Sensationally Squiggly Structures
The New Taipei City Museum of Art Proposal is Future-Friendly
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Phytoplankton-Inspired Pavilions
The Cocoon_FS is a Portable Structure for PlanktonTech
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Curvy Concrete Boutiques
The Fashion Studio in Belgrade for Tamara Radivojevic
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Spiraling Cycling Centers
The Danish Pavilion at the at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
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Teetering Art Exhibits
Richard Wilson's De La Warr Pavilion Installation is Unbalanced
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Serpentine Gallery Pavilions
2007 Addition is a Snail Shaped Timber Structure
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Squiggly Eco-Structures
The Eco-Wine Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Powered by Wind
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Curvy Shop Redesigns
Hostede Optiek by Alexander Nowotny Makes Shopping Adventurous
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Gleaming Music Structures
The Recycled CD Pavilion Puts Soon-to-Be Obsolete Objects to Use
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Elevated Bike Lanes
SkyCycle by Exterior Architecture is a Path Exclusively for Cyclists
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Mollusk-Like Architecture
The Israeli Pavilion Intertwines Innovation and Technology
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Tentacle Public Restrooms
The Kumotota Toilets by Studio Pacific Architecture are Modern & Iconic
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Ribbon-Like Amphitheatres
The Urban Oasis Pavilion is a Sustainable Structure Made from Bamboo
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Beached Whale Pavilions
The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo
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Whale-Inspired Pavilions
The Blue Planet Aquarium Pays Tribute to Underwater Life
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Crime-Fighting Pavilions
The Social Technologies Project Combines Architecture with Digital Tools
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Contorted Spaceship Structures
The Austrian Pavilion is Featured at the Shanghai Expo 2010
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Playful Cycling Pavilions
Bicycle Club by NL Architects is an Arena Dedicated to Cyclists
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Tortoiseshell Bicycle Shelters
Bankside Bikeshed Creates a Coherent Cyclist Community
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Gyrating Greenchitectures
The Louisiana Pavilion by 3XN Architects is a Mean Green Design
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Rippled Sci-Fi Theatres
The Hangzhou Broadway Cinemas Features Three-Dimensional Elements
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Enviro Promoting Pavilions
The GreenOpolis is Romania's Answer to All Your Problems
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Larvae Buildings
The Zaha Hadid Pavillion In Chicago Looks Like a Giant Egg
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Fingerprint-Inspired Ecochitecture
Sustainable Pavilion Design by Scott Jarvie
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Weaved Coral Reefchitectures
The Miralles Tagliabue Embt Spanish Pavilion Wins Top Prize
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Communal Oblong Pavilions
The Make Architects Weihei Structure is Curved Throughout
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Orange Metallic Pavilions
The La Ville Intelligente Shows the Future of Paris
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Projected Poems
Poem Paviliion Cuts Sunlight into Poetry
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Criss-Crossing Churches
The Church of the Resurrection by Nothing Studio
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Cantilevered Wooden Cabins
Utriai Residence Holds an Impossible Position Lifted Up from the Lawn
Technicolored Thread Sculptures
The Plexus Series Explores the Versatility of This Thin Material
Lifestyle-Elevating Luxury
Modern Architecture that Reflects an Affluent Attitude
QR Coded Pavilions
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibits Technology
Hill-Hugging Carports
The Peter Kunz Architektur Garage Studio is Cleverly Designed
Ebony Moth Installations
Black Cloud by Carlos Amorales is an Impressive and Intimidating Swarm
Sustainable Log-Like Lodging
The Hus-1 Eco Home Blends into the Forest
Inner-Self Seeking Havens
Lily Beach Resort & Spa is the Ultimate Relaxation Getaway
Structure-Wrapped Interiors
In House Wing, Architecture and Furniture Design are Uniquely United
Monumental Apostrophe Offices
The KHNP Headquarters Maps the Path of a Spinning Electron
Deep Sea Sand Sculptures
Yoji Ookata Discovers Giant Underwater Crop Circles
Retro Beach Abodes
The House in Palabritas Beach by Metropolis is 60s-Inspired
Effortless Prefab Retreats
The Coodo 'My Home' Residences Come Furnished and Poised for Placement
Streamlined Stingray Submarines
The GhostManta Submersible Vehicle Works with Underwater Creatures
Perforated Accordion-like Pavilions
The Bowooss Bionic Optimized Wooden Shell is Eco-Conscious
Boldly Framed Barns
The Casa Pre de Sura Treats Surrounding Views Like Large Living Pictures
Dumpster-Made Cafes
The FOUNDation Project Uses Trash Containers as a Base for Coffee Shops
Flat Field-Inspired Abodes
The Harvest Pavilion Takes Architectural Cues from Agricultural Land
Curved Automobile Architecture
The Porsche Pavilion by HENN is a Smooth Masterpiece
Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
Water Floatation Dwellings
Solar Floating Resort is Always on the Move With Ultimate Views
Winsome Wedged Dwellings
The Onou House Rigidly Defines Views from Both Ends of the Abode
Elegant Tree-Framed Conservatories
Gruningen Greenhouse is a Contemporary Homage to its Contents
High-Tech Horticultural Exhibits
The Plant-In City Project Gives Nature a Voice
Spellbinding Metallic Installations
The Zaha Hadid 'Arum' Installation Explores Ethereal Structure
Timber Sliver Extensions
The Slat House is Wedged Up Against a Semi as a Contextual Threshold
Hipster Dome Installations
Step Inside a Creative Mind by Prodigium Looks like a Bald Man
Gorgeous Greenhouse Attics
The House in Yamasaki is Capped with Little Light-Filled Abodes
Arboreal Adult Abodes
Crystal River Tree House by GreenLine Architects Fulfills Childhood Dreams
Seven-Level Cliffside Villas
Nettleton 198 by SAOTA is a Beautiful South African Sanctuary
Boxy Integrated Mountain Havens
Ferienhaus Vitznau by Lischer Partner Blends Into its Surroundings
Sound System Sculptures
Benoit Maubrey Creates Sweet-Sounding Works of Art
Protruding Window Accommodations
The Hotel Topazz Has an Intriguing Facade That Will Attract Many
Continually Spiraling Staircases
The Olafur Eliasson Infinite Staircase is Full of Twists and Turn
Angled Scandinavian Abodes
The Archipelago House Reaps the Benefits of Two Simultaneous Views
Constantly Changing Rooms
The Dutch Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Space
Abstract Expressionist Architecture
Wintergarden Shopping Center Facade Resembles a Pollock Piece
Book-Encasing Pyramids (UPDATE)
The Book Mountain by MVRDV is a Librarian Marvel
Gradient Typographical Installations
Run by Monica Bonvicini Was Created for the Summer Olympics
Grass-Grazing Offices
The Eneco Headquarters is Filled with Earth-Friendly Details
Mod-U-Lar Planter Perches
Punka Seating System Accommodates People and Plants in Many Arrangements
Camouflaged Kaleidoscope Structures
The Assembly One Pavilion Pushes Visual Boundaries
Cliff-Hanging Cottages
The Greg Wright Architects ‘Las Palmeras’ Home is Mysterious
Colossal Tree-Clinging Churches
The Minister's Treehouse is the World's Largest Treehouse
Blocked Yarn Grafitti Art
The HOT TEA Artist Duo Design Throughout New York
Inflatable Frame Tents
The Heimplanet Cave is Inspired by the Shape of a Diamond
Panoramic View Lairs
Mu Architecture Creates a Home Surrounded Jaw-Dropping Nature Scenes
Light Mimicking Structures
The Sun Shadow Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Solar-Powered
Underwater Shark Viewing Cars
The ‘Volkswagen Beetle Mobile Shark Cage’ is a Submerged
Pyramid Cinema Pavilions
The Kanye West 'Cruel Summer' Theater Boasts Seven Screens
Bovine-Branded Eateries
The Minas Kosmidis 'Farma Kreaton' Restaurant is Thematic Throughout
Spiky Feline Sculptures (UPDATE)
Cheetah and Tiger Coathangers by David Mach are Razor Sharp
Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
Scooped Suburband Dwellings
The Y House Looks Like the Carved Remainder of a Rectangular Residence
Fluorescent Yarn Playgrounds
The Nike Flyknit Collective Installation is Sturdy and Stimulating
Interim Industrial Eateries
The Softroom 'Wahaca Southbank Experiment' is Time Sensitive
Wedge-Shaped Pastoral Cabins
The Shearers Quarters is a Blend of Old and New Australian Design
Swirling Technicolor Structures
The Fabric Transformation Pavilion Constantly Changes Color
Aquatic Political Parties
The Mermaids at the Republican National Convention Boasts Uniqueness
Multifaceted Residential Rooflines
The Hironaka House is Crowned Like an Enormous Cut Stone
Radiating Ramp Installations
The Koo Jeong-A Glow in the Dark Skate Park is Mesmerizing
Yarn-Tied Shoe Installations
The Chiharu Shiota 'Breath Of The Spirit' Has Sole
Silver Spaceship Structures
The OCT Design Museum by Studio Pei-Zhu is Inspired by the Ocean
Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
Multi-Sensory Eateries
The UltraViolet Restaurant by Paul Pairet is Modern Luxury Epitomized
Origami-Like Ceilings
The Salon Urbain Lounge is Dynamically Geometric and Vibrant
Wall-Less Seaside Escapes
The Sea House by Sarah Calburn Architects is an Ocean Getaway
Furniture Bag Fashions
Ida-Marie Corell IKEA Shopping Bag Dress Installation Speaks to Consumers
Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
The Rainbow Bridge Glows Whimsically in the Night
Overhanging Concrete Havens
The dwelling in Etura by Roberto Ercila Architects Has Panoramic Views
Captivating Checkerboard Structures
The Adult Education Center by CEBRA Features Cubed Accents
Frosting-Inspired Eateries
The Cupcake Boutique by DITTEL Satisfies One’s Sweet Tooth
Arching Kitchen Organization Units
The Cassandra Cucine Curved Home is Extravagant
Portral-Like Light Installations
Y by Carsten Holler is Inspired by 'Mein Name sei Gantenbein'
Sweeping Desert Dwellings
The Brown Residence is Defined by No Boundaries with Broad Fenestration
Punctured Coral Pavilions
'From Shade to Shadows' Explores the Effect of a Shifting Light Source
Literally Liquid Installations
The Jeppe Hein 'Triangular Water Pavilion' is Diluted
Slanted Mountain Abodes
Double Helix Ranch by Williams Partners Architects is Remote
Circular Sustainability Parks
The Sensational Garden by Nabito Architects Brings People Together
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
Prismatic Data Visualization Art
The Keiichi Matsuda Prism Displays Information About London
Giant Loop Overpasses
The Amsterdam Iconic Pedestrian Bridge is Twisted
Heavenly Nature Stairways
The Saunders Architecture Forest Stair Climbs to New Heights
Peculiar Puckered Pedestrian Crossings
The ArxipelagA Bridge Approaches Passing Rivers Creatively
Sublime Streamer Sculptures
The Choi Jeong Hwa 'Cosmos' Installation is Breathtaking
Eroded Urban Architecture
Taizhou Center Draws on Traditional Art for Contemporary Construction
Staircase-Inspired Work Structures
The Baltyk Tower is MVRDV's First Foray into Poland
Interpersonal Street Awareness (UPDATE)
JR ‘Inside Out Project’ Draws Attention in Par
Porcelain Architecture Exhibits
The Ceramica Cumella: Shaping Ideas Show Celebrates One Studio
Angular Peek-a-Boo Pavilions
The Arteixo Tourism Office is Modern and Eco-Friendly in Design
Toy-Embellished Pool Installations
Fountain Hacks by LIKEarchitects Promotes Public Water Space
Ethereal Oceanic Installations
The 'Deep Ocean' Display by External Reference Architects is Serene
Holistic Hybrid Architecture
The Church of Sant Francesc Convent Fuses the Traditional and Modern
Sedentary Sea Surveyors
Swim All Over the Coral Reef at Home with the Google Underwater Explorer
Floating Chair Art Films
The 'Creating the Spectacle' Wheelchair Short Reaches New Depths
Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
Submerged Panoramic Images
Google Maps' Underwater Street View Collection Dives Below the Surface
German Metropolis Time Lapses
The Berlin Hyper-Lapse by b-zOOmi Showcases the Spanning Urbane City
Contorted Plane Pavilions
The Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall Incorporates a Hybrid Program
Seafaring Security Cyborgs
The BIOSwimmer is an Autonomous Techno Tuna that Detects Bombs
Caged Communal Cafes
The Scarpetta Dining Pavilion Is Chic And Elegant
Entangled Installation Eateries
The Aria Ristorante Features Eye-Catching Fixtures
Efficient House Design Challenges
adAPT NYC Competition Aims to Find Small Housing Model
Denim Kitchen Appliances
SMEG Creates a Runway-Ready Refrigerator
Surround-Image Technology
Infinity-by-Nine Expands the Viewer's Peripheral Vision in Theaters
Rugged Washroom Accessories
The Off-Road Commode Provides Luxury in the Wilderness
Natural Galactic Pavilions
The Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2012 References Nature
Sun Replicating Installations
Michael Jantzen's 'Solar Eclipse Pavilion' Aims to Bring Excitement
Virtual Pet Installations
Hospital Brings Felines to Cancer Patient for 'Cat Immersion Project'
Levitating Circular Cinemas
'720 Degrees' at the Israel Museum is Suspended by 24 Feet
Slithering Skate Ramps
The California Skateparks Snake Run Course is Twisty-Turny
Rolling Mobile Villages
Jahneflat Milton Moving City Travels on Train Tracks
Mesh Entwined Facades
The Woven Portico by Nicolas Feldmeyer is a Beautiful Display
Sky-High Derriere Delights
The Japan Airlines Bidet Toilets Keep Passengers' Behinds Squeaky
Automotive Noise Absorbers
Sound Drops Reduce the Din of Freeways to Make Use of Urban Niches
Skin-Spraying Writing Utensils
Pen+Sprayer Allows Users to Jot Notes on the Hand
Sloped Alpine Retreats
Balance Associates Architects' 'Stud Horse Mountain' is Extraordinary
Communal Oblong Pavilions
The Make Architects Weihei Structure is Curved Throughout
Sentimental Sports Installations
The HEYNIEK 'Romance of Running' Exhibit Pays Tribute to Nike
Lone Figure Landscapes
Sha Zijian Captures the Isolation of Nature
Cheeky Line-Avoiding Wipes
'Now Serving' Toilet Paper by Carmichael Collective is Clever
2-In-1 Oven Tops
The Greenhood Eliminates Odors While Sanitizing the Air