These examples of cubic architecture are beautifully showcasing that modern designs and contemporary appeal can be just as easily accomplished with a compact geometric structure.
While some people enjoy the aspect of large and luxurious homes and structures, these cubic architectural designs are more for those who are interested in simple and compact spaces, just big enough to provide all the necessary things you need. From cubic cliffside shacks to cubic fairytale architecture, these simple geometric structures will definitely provide a modern way of living without taking up too much space.
Definitely not suitable for those who feel claustrophobic in tight spaces, these cubic architecture designs are showcasing that simple, minimalist exteriors can be sufficiently achieved with a small and compact framework.
79 Examples of Cubic Architecture
From Contemporary Cubic Living Quarters to Compact Cube Homes:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 28, 2013 — Art & Design
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Miniature Urban Abodes
A Prefab 'MEKA ALP320' Home has Been Plunked in Downtown NYC
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Budget-Friendly Bunkers
The Cabana Doe Bay is a Penny-Pinchers Paradise Retreat
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Cubic-Chic Hotels
'Casa de la Flora' Brings a Modern Feel to a Tropical Beach Location
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Cardboard Box Pop-Up Shops
Naver App Square is a Cool Temporary Store by Urbantainer
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Cube-Shaped Architecture
Taipei Performing Arts Center is a Building for Blockheads
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Tetris-Inspired Homes
The Shakin Stevens House by Matt Gibson Exemplifies Structured Architecture
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Contemporary Cubic Structures
The Good Residence by Crone Partners is Geometrically Gorgeous
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Geometric Stone Facades
The Vall de Laguar House Packs a Contemporary Feel in a Small Package
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Tiny Timber Stack Shacks
The Lab Zero Yeta Log Cabin is the Perfect Forest Retreat
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Cube Cabin Hotels
The Jaipur Rasa Resort Advertises a Luxurious Nomadic Experience
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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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Credit Crunch Prefabs
The L41 Home is Designed for Uneasy Economic Times
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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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Modern Beach Dwellings
The Chanfer Home is a Pod-Like Home Filled with Modern Features
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Cubist Container Houses
The Contemporary Boxhome by Rintala Eggertsson Architects
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Narrow Compact Abodes
Shaft House by Atelier rzlbd Makes the Most of a Small-Scaled Space
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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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Monolithic Abodes
The Second Modular Home by A-Cero in La Coruna
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Concrete Block Abodes
The Andrew Golatta Concept House is Solid as a Rock
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Cubic Labyrinth Interiors
The JAIST Gallery Design is Inspired by Cryptic Puzzles
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Compact Feng Shui Spaces
The Space Flavor Cube Allows Freedom in a 1,100-Square Foot Loft
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Compact Milk Carton Abodes
The House in Hiyoshi Makes the Most of a Small Space
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Contemporary Cubic Living Quarters
Loft Cube by Fabio Fantolino Combines Everything in One Space
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Complete Living Cubes
Jo Nagasaka Creates Paco, the Ultimate Space-Saving Home
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Cambering Cube Constructions
Ken Yokogawa Heads a Massive Wooden Block Design Project
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Cubic Tooth Clinics
Dental Bliss by Integrated Field Co. Boasts a Minimalist Design
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Lumber Cube Rooms
The Box House by u+a Uses a Crate to Reconfigure an Open Concept Interior
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Mismatched Cubic Architecture
The Apartment in Katayama Features a Motley Sectional Design
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Mod Cubic Tents
The ZENCUBE Puts Traditional Tents to Shame
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Spectacular Sliding Houses
The Brian Mackay-Lyons Designed 'Sliding House' is a Sight to Behold
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Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
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Shoebox Abodes
The ‘House M' Keeps it Clean and Compact
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Black-Out Bachelor Pads
The 'Black Slit' House Adds Luxury to Industrial Japanese Living
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Cutout Cube Superstructures
The S.Deer Headquarters in Nanjing by Prechteck is Boxy
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Breathing Institutions
Bertschi School Science Wing Could Be Washington's First Living Building
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Pop-up Stargazing Cabins
‘Carré d'étoiles' Have Transparent Sky Domes
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Alluring Chameleon Abodes
The ‘Codina' House's Exterior Can Shift Shades
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Square Block Homes
The ‘Rincon Bates House' by Studio27 Architecture is an Ingenious A
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Composed Cubic Constructions
The Housing in Onmae by VIDZ Architects is Grid-Like
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Glass Box Abodes
Amsterdam's Rieteiland House Leaves Little Privacy for Its Inhabitants
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Chic Fishing Huts
Cabin Vardehaugen by Fantastic Norway
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Solar-Panelled Art Structures
The Sun Altered Cube is an Eco-Friendly Art Installation
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Striped Cubic Condos
The H4 House by Brio54 Has Modern Outer Aesthetics & Inner Amenities
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Square Motif Structures
Sako Architects' Cube Tube is Futuristically Minimalist
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Cube-Shaped Eco Architecture
The Modular Dice House
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Nomadic Cube Abodes
The Bao House by dot Architects Optimizes the Concept of Mobile Homes
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Stacked Cube Dwellings
Andres Remy Architects' Casa Orquidea is a Modern Marvel
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Cantilevered Cube Constructions
Scope by mA-style Architects Embodies Modernism
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Hidden Cubic Homes
The Mixcoac House is a Diamond in a Rough Neighborhood
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Yellow Blockline Buildings
ExCel Phase 2 by Grimshaw is Sure to Stand Out
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Ethereal Cube Spas
The Hotel Castell dels Hams Pool is the Epitome of Exclusivity
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Sunken Cube Sanctuaries
The Manco Architects Conceptual Mosque Reforms Tradition
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Auto-Inclusive Micro-Homes
Jon Salerno's Habitat Concept Uses a Vehicle as its Living Room
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Fascinating Lava Lamp Facades
Nordwesthaus is a Contemporary Lighthouse for the Sailing Community
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Brightly Hued Autotecture
RAW Design Creates Playful Aesthetic for MINI Dealership
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Cubist Exhibits
The VIVID Gallery Unveils The ‘Cubic Constructions Collection Graatsma'
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Compact Cop Stations
The Nordstadt Police Department is Dynamically Designed
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Edifice-Esque Small Homes
A Deceptively Small House That Looks Like an Apartment Building
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Cubic Cliffside Shacks
The Panorama and WMR Home in Chile Sits Atop a Mountain
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Square Studios
Atelier 37.2 Redesigns Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir into Cubes
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Japanese Toy-Inspired Infrastructure
Prostho Museum Research Center is Made of Wooden Sticks
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Outdoor Reading Retreats
Dorte Mandrup Arkitekter Creates the “Read-Nest Cabin”
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Sleek Shadowbox Structures
The House of Silence Contrasts its Surrounding Environment
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Cubed Ivory HillsideTowers
The Mountain Cabin by Marte Marte Architecture is the Perfect Retreat
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Cubic Shelving Boutiques
Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects Maximizes Spacial Capabilities
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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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Eraser Cube Spaces
This Small Rubber Pavilion Looks Out of This World
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Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Russia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010 Inspired by Tradition
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Cross-Shaped Minimalist Domiciles
The Project LXV by Planda Modernizes King Louis's Luxury Cabin
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Austrian Minimalist Architecture
The EMA Haus by Bernardo Bader Looks Like a Modern Farmhouse
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Ice Cube Cultural Hubs
Calabar International Conference Center Merges Parts Into a Whole
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Expandable Furniture
Cube 6
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River Rock Book Repositories
Novel Sustainable Construction at the Villanueva Public Library
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Monumental Architecture
A Luxury Hotel Room Will be Built Around the Merlion National Monument
Related Ideas
65 New-Age Libraries
From LED-Lit Libraries to Book-Lending Trucks
Squeezed Space-Optimizing Structures
The Ogikubo House Consists of Three Different Buildings
Open-Plan Garage Abodes
Harley in da House Lures Vehicles into the Living Room
Modern Garage Apartments
A Space Reserved for Cars is Turned into a Gorgeous Modern Living Space
Cubbyhole Sleeping Quarters
This Menuires Ski Resort Apartment Compartmentalizes its Occupants
Transparent Brick Homes
The Optical Glass House Filters Sounds Out and Sights In
Multi-Housed Desert Abodes
The Fobe House by Guilhem Eustache Has Detached Rooms in a Dismal Place
Converted Barn Abodes
Sitio da Leziria was Once a Stable and Cleverly Retains a Similar Program
Solitary Tundra Residences
The Reykjavik House is a Cozy Retreat Amid an Icy Landscape
Tetris-Inspired Homes
The Shakin Stevens House by Matt Gibson Exemplifies Structured Architecture
Structure-Wrapped Interiors
In House Wing, Architecture and Furniture Design are Uniquely United
Home-Inspired Public Sculptures
'The House as a Metaphor' Concept Art Makes You Feel Right at Home
Mobile Minimalist Hotel Rooms
The Hypercubus by Studio WG3 is Self-Sufficient and Compact
Infinite LED Waves
La Lampe Installation by Muti Randolph Appears Endlessly Undulating
Minimalist Infinite Installations
Unidisplay by Carsten Nicolai Has Guests Gazing Into Infinity
Winsome Warehouse Interiors
The Appartmento AL Takes Industrial Chic to the Minimalist Extreme
Abundantly Striped Abodes
The Stripe House by GAAGA Architects Boasts a Lined Design
Hollowed Out Homes
The Pit House by UID Connects with its Site Through Verticality
Dramatically Evocative Editorials
W Korea March 2013 Stars Karlina Caune and Hye Jung Lee
River-Infused Residences
The Nico van der Meulen Architects ‘Ber House’ is Luxurious
Temporary Honeycomb Architecture
The Shellstar Pavilion Features a Super Lightweight Construction
Royal Embassy Accommodations
The Das Stue Hotel is Full of Sophisticated Grandeur
Undulating Ceiling Installations
Paper Chandeliers by Cristina Parreno Architecture is Spectacular
Exaggerated Open-Concept Homes
The Ridge Road Residence by StudioFour Displays Minimalistic Design
Fragmented Timber Abodes
The Outside (Outside) ((Outside)) by a.a.+H Boasts an Intricate Design
Portable Compact Homes
The 'Hut on Sleds' is Entirely Mobile
Modern Multi-Dimensional Abodes
The Private House by Divercity Architects Layers Cubed Elements
Pixelating Public Architecture
CASIS Headquarters Embodies an Alien Style to Suit its Function
Foldable Avante-Garde Lighting
The Pop-Up Corner Light Unfolds into a Fully Functional Lamp
Quirky Cubic Workstations
The Koloro Desks are Chromatic Privacy Boxes
Folding Facade Abodes
Dolomitenblick by Plasma Studio Slices Through Its Spanning Landscape
Tangled Transformer Tables
These Segmented Interactive Tables by Michael Jantzen are Endearing
Modern Whimsical Accommodations
The B4 Hotel by Simone Micheli is Wacky and Wonderful
Winsome Wedged Dwellings
The Onou House Rigidly Defines Views from Both Ends of the Abode
Contemporary Tech-Driven Structures
The i-City Pavilion Uses QR Codes as its Interior Facade
Resourceful Corrugated Cabins
Shelter/Pavilion is an Efficient Emergency Abode of Material Scraps
Compact Milk Carton Abodes
The House in Hiyoshi Makes the Most of a Small Space
Bipolar Retro-Modern Homes
The Alvarado House is Conservative Up Front But Modern At the Back
Playful Portuguese Interiors
The Remodeled 227 Flat by OODA Merges Acrobatics and Architecture
Gorgeous Greenhouse Attics
The House in Yamasaki is Capped with Little Light-Filled Abodes
Cubic Tooth Clinics
Dental Bliss by Integrated Field Co. Boasts a Minimalist Design
Coke Crate Installations
The Upcycling Pavilion by BNKR Arquitectura Uses 5,000 Coca-Cola Cases
Canine Breed-Specific Structures
Architecture for Dogs Caters to the Needs of Each Pooch
Scribbled Paper-Like Interiors
The Ubojnia & XII Collection is Deceptively Dioramic
Serene Pond Abodes
This Forest Pond House Accommodates Meditative Family Getaways
Foldable Docking Stations
The Viva Speakers are Perfect Travel Companions
Tech-Savvy Tannenbaums
The ABIES-Electronicus Christmas Tree Spreads High-Tech Holiday Cheer
Tunnel-Connected Homes
The House Y2 by destilat Architecture + Design Has a Split Personality
Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
Modern Keyhole Themed Abodes
Eastern Design Office is Offering One Family a Key to Happiness
Sprawling Wood-Tiered Homes
The 'Hillcrest House' is Opulent and Woodsy
Shutter-Shifting Solariums
The Transmutation Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Sight Seeing Spot
Cheerful Teardrop Lamps
Drip Lights Playfully Obey Gravity with Their Bulbous Dangling Forms
Sinuous Futuristic Malls
The Galaxy Soho by Zaha Hadid is a Surreal Beijing Structure
Modern Modular Abodes
The El Viento Residence Madrid By Otto Medem is Awe-Inspiring
Sharply Angled Abodes
The Nth Fitzroy House by AM. Architecture is Modern and Sophisticated
Erratically Arranged Windows
Black & White Twins is a Study of Floor Plans with Zero Consistency
Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
Functional Attic Abodes
Harbour Attic by Gosplan is Located in Genoa, Italy and Beyond Charming
Surreal Architectural Optical Illusions
The Regina Silveira Series Redefines Interior Decor
Composed Cubic Constructions
The Housing in Onmae by VIDZ Architects is Grid-Like
All-White Summer Homes
The Dacha’s Origami by Peter Kostelov Construction is Minimalist
Centralized Staircase Lofts
Departamento CUBO by Studioata Makes Stairs Storage and a Focal Point
Accordion Fenestrated Facades
The Flip House by Fougeron Brings Dimension to an Outdoor View
Brick-Accented Walkout Lofts
The Apartment Canongasse by Raumkunst is Gorgeously Modern
Geometric Book-Like Lighting
The TATA Lamp by Cbdisegno Celebrates a Simple Rectangular Shape
Florescent H2O Installations
The Water Carrier by Elise Morin Fights Pollution
Alphabet-Shaped Abodes
The 'X House' by Cadaval & Sola-Morales is a Hilltop Oasis
8-Bit Style Compact Dwellings
The Micro House is a Compact Home That is Totally Functional
Reflective Coliseum Structures
The Ring Installation by Arnaud LaPierre and AUDI is Optically Bold
Darling Diorama Domiciles
The Waldhaus by Atelier ST Exposes its Interior Like the Set of a Stage
Sci-Fi Angular Abodes
The Hironaka House by Ken Yokogawa Brings Bold Architecture to the Suburbs
Revitalized Work Spaces
The Kirchplatz Office near Basel, Switzerland is Simply Stunning
Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
Undulating Grid Ceilings
V’ammos Restaurant by LM Architects is Structurally Hypnotic
Solar-Panelled Art Structures
The Sun Altered Cube is an Eco-Friendly Art Installation
Foldable Green Paneled Abodes
The M-Velope by Michael Jantzen is a Sustainable Art Structure
Angular Snail Shell Abodes
Circulation Throughout House N Curls Up and Around the Complex Spaces
Transportable Tourist Abodes
The Transportable Hotel by Jose Pequeno Can Pop Up Anywhere
Skyline Structures
The MCR Cloud House Mimics Natural Settings
Nomadic Cube Abodes
The Bao House by dot Architects Optimizes the Concept of Mobile Homes
Modular Sliding Door Abodes
The Sliding Door House By Naoi Architecture & Design Office is Classic
Geometric Grid Abodes
Roger Ferris and Partners LLC's Bay House Captures Picture Perfect Views
Goopy Urban Exteriors
Sartorial Tectonics Aims to Engage Passers-by with an Engrossing Facade
Regal Nautical Accommodations
Hotel Reginella is Fit for a Noblewoman and Sea Captain
Socially Encouraging Abodes
The Studio AUTORI House A Promotes Communal Living
Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
Mobile Home Offices
The Blackhawk Secretary Trunk has a Bond Worthy Design
Cartoon-Like Sofas
My Couch, My Canvas by Annebet Philips Resembles an Unfinished Drawing
Playful Plastic-Protruding Furniture
The Large Table by Alex Angi is all Party on the Bottom
Overhanging Concrete Havens
The dwelling in Etura by Roberto Ercila Architects Has Panoramic Views
Cubic Kitchen Contraptions
Compact4All is a Set of 4 Appliances That Can Be Stacked Together
Geometrically Flexible Trivets
These Handmade Wooden Trivets by QUAD are Practical and Purposeful
Inflatable Icicle Structures
The Drift Installation by Snarkitecture Takes Inspiration From Nature
Intelligent Input Speakers
The MK 01 Transmits Wirelessly from Phones, Players and Instruments
Self-Generating Art Installations
The Stair Scape Cubes is a Human-Powered Electricity Masterpiece
Crisp White Mansions
The ‘Cleft House’ by Culver Architects is a Gorgeous Living Space
Striking Cubic Creations
The Mark Pernice Ebie Award Design is a Stunning Square
Towering Triangle Dwellings
The SH House by BaksvanWengerden Architecten Boasts a Bold Facade
Buccaneer-Inspired Homes
The Australian Pirates Bay House Features Elegant Uses of Wood
Parisian Luxury Films
Lambert and Associates' Video Clip Praises French Art Forms
Beautiful Box-Inspired Abodes
The 8 Box House by Tierra Design Highlights Structured Portions
Minimalist Metropolitan Treehouses
Week in Self by MJOLK Brings New Meaning to Compact City Living
3D Polycarbonate Portals
Reframe for the 2012 Festival of Lively Architecture is Cube-Shaped
Pop-Up Hair Salons
The Fudge Pop-Up Salon by Zaha Hadid Showcases Design Excellence
Mirrored House Installations
The Ekkehard Altenburger Temporary Installation Reflects Nature
Intricate Ceiling Photography
Richard Silver NYC Church Panoramas Let Us Appreciate its Interior
Foldable Eco-Friendly Homes
Architect Michael Jatzen Surpasses Innovation with the Hideaway House
Mountain-Mimicking Structures
The Slow Horse Hotel Resembles the Slopes of Ski Hills
Cubic Shelving Boutiques
Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects Maximizes Spacial Capabilities
Transparent Botanical Abodes
Kenneth Hobgood Architects 'Gk House' is an Ode to Flora
Escher-Esque Overpasses
The Mind-Boggling Footstep Bridge Meanders Across Roads and Rivers
Heavy-Duty Portable Cubicles
The Beebox Mobile Office Provides a Place to Work on a Whim
Alabaster Boxy Abodes
The Paeco House by Studio Emanuele Scaramucci is Contemporary
Jaggedly Geometric Buildings
The Solar Carve Tower Has a Striking Faceted Facade
Vibrant Ombre Couches
The Post Design Collection by Atelier Biagetti is Stylish and Sophisticated
Natural Galactic Pavilions
The Chinese Pavilion at the Venice Biennale 2012 References Nature
Intricately Joined Seats
The Mimicry Chairs by Nendo Boasts a Simplistic Aesthetic
Futuristic Foam Furniture
The Memories of the Future by Carl de Smet Collection is Modern
Geometric Grain Makers
The RiceCube is as Rationally Sculpted as an Appliance Can Be
Eco Sod Roof Abodes
Greening Roofs With Sod Allow You to Live Eco-Friendly With Ease
Modern Solitude-Seeking Towers
The Interactive Segmented Cocoon Promotes Fun and Solitude
Monumental Black Layered Blocks
The Behemoth by Jason Martin is a Massive Cork Structure
Illuminating Avian Abodes
The Solar Birdhouse Provides a Soft Glow for a Midnight Snack