Embracing curvilinear constructions, these examples of domed design pay tribute to the ancient architectural element. With its strong resemblance to a sphere's upper, hollow half, the element has been a design favourite throughout history and built out of various material mediums.
Spherical ceiling architecture, orb-shaped automobiles and curvilinear furnishings are just some of these many and impressive examples of domed design. Often a staple of Middle Eastern architecture and a symbol of retro futurism, the dome is synonymous with religious themes or otherworldly sci-fi imagery.
Whether representing a godly architectural aesthetic or painting a clean and streamlined vision of the coming future, the structural element evokes a sense of organic movement that opposes the stiff and two-dimensional quality of linear constructions.
70 Examples of Domed Design
From Modernized MOD Fashions to Orbed Architectural Constructions:
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Ballooning Eco Abodes
These 'Binishells' Structures Bring the Hobbit Shire to Sustainable Reality
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Eco Domed Abodes
The Solaleya Pearl Dwelling Embraces Passive Energy Practices
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Portable Wooden Huts
Robust Outdoor Brands' POD Houses Make for Eco-Friendly Camping
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Melodic Folding Campers
The Opera Trailer by Axel Enthoven is a Stylish Way to Travel
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Cosmic Orbital Chronographs
The Tourbillon Black Hole Wristwatch Defines Time and Space
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Sheltered Enclosure Pods
The Abri-Boca Lounge Chair Design Contains a Collapsible Shell
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Giant Sheathed Domes
iGuzzini Headquarters by MiAS Architects is a Spectacular Structure
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Arched Geometry Structures
The Roskilde Dome Pavilion is Home to the Danish Music Festival
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Snow Shelter Resorts
The POD Hotel by Robust Outdoor Brands is Comfy and Compact
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Jewel-Cut Concept Cars
The EXO NURBS Vehicle Revisits Dymaxion Design for Superior Strength
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Lotus Solar Desalinators
The Waterdome Desalination Plant Replicates and Respects Nature
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Curvaceously Shaped Structures
The People’s Meeting Dome Sparks Design Discussions
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Chic 60s Chapeaus
These Shapobaa Hat Designs Marry Retro and Modern Concepts
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Utensil-Inspired Illuminators
The Spoon Variations Lights Make Fitting Fixtures for Your Kitchen
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Visually Stimulating Shelving
The Gradient Cabinet by Ka-Lai Chan Partially Hides Objects Up Top
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Space Colony Architecture
RFM FM Radio Station Headquarters, Poland
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Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
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Decoupage-Like Seating
The Fase #3 Stool by Bernardita Marambio B. is Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Umbrella Artwork
The Stunning 'Harvest Dome 2.0' Floats Along the Water in New York City
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Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
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Wild Wheeled Furnishings
The Tire Table Enhances Spaces with an Eccentric Automotive Aesthetic
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Geodesic Dining Tables
The Web Table Expands Beyond the Simplicity of the Typical Eating Surface
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Whimsical Watery Urbanism
'City on the Sea' Imagines a Shanghai that Embraces Rising Shores
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Sci-Fi Pool Pavilions
The Aquarena Aqua Leisure Center Embodies its Futuristic Inspiration
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Geometric Dome Structures
The King's Cross Train Station Redevelopment is Dynamically Designed
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Glass-Domed Subway Stops
The New York Fulton Street Station Provides Commuters with Natural Light
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Doubly Geometric Lighting
Dancing Squares Lamps by Nendo are Delicately Sculptural
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Dynamically Domed Structures
The Win Changzhou Culture Centre is China's Next Landmark
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Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
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Spherical Coral Concert Halls
The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound
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Mega-Domed Islands
The Havvada Island by Dror Benshetrit is Structural Marvel
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Domed Ceiling Bookshelves
The Wade Davis Writing Studio Boasts a Sky-High Library
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Tab Light Brighteners
The Vinge Table Lamp Has an Intensity Switch that Swivels 180 Degrees
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Geodesic Domed Lodges
The Loveland Farms Offers Pod Accommodations for Creative People
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Picnic-Improving Contraptions
W.E.T. Beacon Improves Park Atmospheres by Harnessing Sun and Rain
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Bread-Making Toys
Dough Globe by Mint Digital Ferments Yeast Culture in a Playful Way
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Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
The Cave by Frackenpohl Poulheim is Robust and Easy to Set Up
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Sweet Treat Protection
'Cupcase' Individual Cupcake Carriers Prevent Damage and Contamination
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Sphere-Shielded Desks
The Sphere Table Allows You to Protect Your Personal Space
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Domed Plant Marvels
The Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum is a Sight to Behold
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Ergonomic Student Seating
The 'Ray' School Chair Design is Meant to Improve Posture in Class
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Massive Monument Installations
Anish Kapoor's Cathedral-like Installation in Paris is Incredible
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Serving Platter Zappers
The Domo-Wave Microwave Was Made to Better Match the Dishes
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Arboreal Tech Company HQs
The Amazon Biosphere Office Would House People and Plants
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Retro Militant Collages
The Bunker Series by Maria Martinez-Canas and Rafael Domenech
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Geodesic Walking Pod Robots
Scott Parenteau's Walking Pod is a Heavy but Graceful Robot
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Spherical Privacy Work Tables
The Vitra Sphere Table Helps to Conceal Those Working
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Floating Orb Archiecuture
The National Art Museum by MAD Architects Design is Otherworldly
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Timber Mosaic Tubs
The Stone Pixel Soaker Marries Glossy Crystalplant with Textural Wood Grain
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Tortoise Shell Domes
The Carapace by Arnaldo Pomodoro is Reptilian in Design
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Spherical Wire Seating
The Nest Chair By Kirv Features an Unconventional Aesthetic
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Immersive Igloo-Like Installations
PODS by Danielle Tay Provides Topographical Atmospheres Within
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Multimedia Material Presses
The Steam B Iron Removes Wrinkles and Busts Beats
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Cluttered Literature Sculptures
The Writer's Block Library Shows Where Unfinished Ideas Go to Wait
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Fabulous Fish Scale Additions
Studio Extension Fuses Traditional Brick with Technicolor Tectonics
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Minimalist Jellyfish-Like Lighting
The Medusa Lamp by Thomas Merlin Boasts a Simple Silhouette
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Glass-Domed Lighting
Ligne Roset's Chantal Table Lamp Resembles a Jellyfish
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Egg-Shaped Automobiles
The uCar by Garcia-Verdugo Makes the One Man Commute More Eco-Friendly
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Orb-Shaped Ovens
The Microwave SymB Heats Your Meals in a Revolutionary Way
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Realistic Racing Simulators
The SimRoom SimPod 1 Provides an Immersive Gaming Experience
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Melon-Protecting Pillows (UPDATE)
The Hövding Airbag Collar is a Couture and Practical Helmet
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Domed Desktop Illuminators
The Light Drop Lamp from Pulpo is a Fresh Take on Retro Design
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Whimsical Sculptural Chronographs
The Fable Mantle Clock is Inspired by Vintage Objects
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Illusionary Cleaning Covers
The Vaulot & Dyevre 'Edition Cinna' Fantome Collection Hides
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Figurine-Infused Fixtures
The Favorite Things Pendant Lamp Features Cute and Simply Scenes
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Nature-Recreated Printing
MIT's 'Biological Silkworm 3D Printer' is Something to Marvel
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Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
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Organically Domed Religious Structures
The Pristina Central Mosque by OODA is Monumental
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Green-Domed Gyms
The $24-Million North Lincolnshire Sports Academy is Spectacular
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Office Supply Municipalities
The Staple City Product Imitates Metropolitan Skylines
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Sculptural Metal Lighting
The Polyshape Lamp Series Combines Geometry and Dimmable LEDs
Sculptural Wooden Lamps
The Arc Lamp by Divyansh Tripathi Blends Nature and Design in Lighting
Immersive Design Tributes
Henrik Vibskov’s Circle Dome Square honors Verner Panton’s Panthella
Floating Canopy Homes
The Holocene House Concept Integrates Water & Architectural Geometry
Sculptural Glass Lamps
The Tuloa Lamp Concept Holds Light Like an Architectural Embrace
Vernacular Clay Houses
Clay Rise in West Sussex is a Context-Driven Home by Templeton Ford
Art Deco Show-Car Statements
The Mercedes-Benz Vision Iconic Blends 1930s Glamour with New Tech
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Circular Clubhouse Structures
Taller Ezequiel Aguilar Martínez Designs the La Pedrera Clubhouse
Stylish Retro Lamp Designs
The Joe Colombo KD 28 Table Lamp is Manufactured by Kartell
Spherical Modular Candles
The Exclusive Circle of Light Candle Collection Takes Cues from Jewelry
Castle-Inspired Homes
This Hollywood Hills House Channels Medieval Castles with a Modern Aesthetic
Pointy Modular Hospitality Architecture
Roman & Dmytro Seliuk Designs the Futuristic Namety Cabins
Sculptural Spatial City Cars
The Volkswagen Numa Concept by Daniil Ostrovski is Futuristic
Sculptural 3d-Printed Lighting
The Soufflé Lamp Rises in Paris with Striking Form and Hidden Color
Rest-Focused Golf Structures
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Develops the Golf Pavilion
Converted Industrial Homes
A 1960s Warehouse Transforms into a Residence Honoring Its Raw Design
Curved Green Roof-Topped Museums
Atelier Alter Architects Designs the Sunner Museum in China
Geodesic Bioceramic Dome Homes
Geoship Introduces Geodesic Dome Models for Human Living
Luxurious Modern Residential Projects
ELE Interior Completes the Villa Esencia
Modern Comfort-Centric Rounded Beds
Denys Sokolov of SVOYA studio Designs the Roundish Bed
Slick Contemporary Eyewear Stores
Atelier SUN Emphasized Elegance in a New Eye Clinic and Boutique
Curved Pendant Ceiling Lights
The Nova Light Uses a Spiraling Form by Esben Bala Skouboe
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Futuristic Performance Eyewear Designs
The Oakley® Ellipse Emphasizes Brand Heritage & Performance
Black-Timber Overhanging Roof Buildings
i29 Designs the Senior Shelter in the Netherlands
Modernist Home Renovations
The Bauhaus Budapest Apartment Receives a Contemporary Refresh
Modern Resilient Homes
Atelier Schwimmer Designs the Owl's Shield House in Quebec
Roman-Inspired Interior Designs
Bulgari Boutique Opens a Redesigned Space in Miami Design District
Bright Attic Sanctuaries
The FOKSAL Home Features Mirrored Skylights in Warsaw
Architecturally Stunning Cultural Landmarks
OPEN Architecture Designs the Functional Sun Tower
Tranquil Courtyard Homes
The Sanctum House by Renesa Creates a Calm Interior World Using Geometry
Inward-Focused House Architecture
Inverted House Redefines the Boundary Between House and Fence
Interconnected Public University Designs
SOM Designed Facilities for Kuwait University
Contemporary Home Renovation Projects
Ofisvesaire Completes the Renovation of the S House
Shell Arc Lamps
The Pelk Lighting by Mostafa Arvandbarmchi Creates Wing-Like Shadows
Sculptural Vessel Lamps
Gèlèdé Lamp Collection by Salù Iwadi Studio Explores Light as Culture Form
Origami-Inspired Floor Lamps
The Ori Lamp Folds 1 Metal Sheet into Elegant Sustainable Lighting
Irish-Inspired Condo Designs
Selldorf Architects and Orior Designs the One Domino Square Condo
Chinese Tradition-Honoring Structures
MAD Architects Forms the Chinese Paper Umbrella Structure
Ceramic Modern Houses
The Hillsborough Residence Blends Modern Design with Sculptural Ceramics
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Sculptural Geometry Lamps
The Polyshape Lamps Turn Geometry into Light with Bold Sculptural Forms
Thatched Residential Villas
Sarchina Villa is Supported by Inverted Brick Cones & Thatched Roof
Sustainable Educational Architecture Projects
CURA Architekten Presents a Project in Switzerland
Contemplative Steel Sanctuaries
Doshi Retreat Opens at Vitra Campus in Weil Am Rhein
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Glass Pavilion Architecture
Diller Scofidio + Renfro Design Cartier’s New Miami Flagship
Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Curved Stadium Structures
The Xi’an International Football Centre Creates a New Urban Landmark
Curved Brick Entertaining Homes
The Sobremesa House by Studio Mcw Renovated for Seamless Hosting
Immersive Spherical Arenas
Sphere Entertainment Plans East Coast Geodesic Dome Venue
Modular Aluminium Lights
The Dune Light by Moss Adds New Finishes Tp Its Curved Lighting System
Ancient Gymnasium-Inspired Residential Buildings
Triptyque and Architects Office Build AGE360
Architectural Sports Landmarks
The Xi’an International Football Centre Spotlights Civic Design
Reflective Architectural Artwork
Audi Origin by Zaha Hadid Architects Shapes Spatial Light Portal
Revivied Modern Lighting
Kartell Reissues Joe Colombo’s 1967 Kd28 Lamp with a Sustainable Update
Glowing Mosaic Offices
YSG Transforms Alémais Office in Sydney with Luminous Globes Detailing
Detroit Tower Redevelopments
SHOP Architects’ Hudson’s Detroit Highlights Civicr Regeneration
3d-Printed Vaulted Dwelling
Underground House of the Future Reinvents Cave Home with Brick Vaults
Stunning Solar Clock-Inspired Houses
Fernanda Canales Completes House 720 Degrees
Mandala-Shaped Meditation Halls
Mahamudra Meditation Centre Anchors in Local Materials and Craft
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Red Roof-Topped Irish Buildings
A1 Architects Completes the Design of the Gate Lodge
Scenic Sustainable House Designs
ONUS Architecture Studio Presents the Breathtaking Horizon House
Climate-Adaptive Tropical Homes
The Ocean Eye House Influenced Today’s Climate-Responsive Design
Sustainable Dome Villas
The Belalu Dome Villa Offers Sustainable Charm Wrapped in Organic Form
Modernized 1960s Villas
The Castelli Romani Reno Introduces Clean Design in Historic Structure
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Horizontal Glass Sphere Lighting
Llanel Designed the Statement Comet Pendant Light
Urban Food Ecosystems
This Living Sphere Presents a Self Contained Food Production System
Illuminated Curved Home Extensions
Cereus House Blends Heritage with Luminous Curved Additions
Bold Urban Hotels
Hotel Hans Introduces a New Hospitality Building with Sharp Geometric Forms
Sculptural Meeting Tables
The Planar Table by Rodolfo Dordoni Joins Andreu World’s Modern Capsule
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Immersive Dome Exhibit
The Lumisphere Experience Unveils a Three-Dome Climate-Focused Experience
Sculptural Hostel Designs
VMA Design Studio Presents the Stunning Double B Hostel
Sculpted Desert Dwellings
Desert Fairway Residence by Kendle Design Collaborative Rethinks Design
Timber Grid Roof Houses
Casa Colmeia by Sabella Arquitetura Uses a Honeycomb Roof Structure
Archival Floor Lamps
The 1953 Floor Lamp Returns to Production with Archival Fidelity
Modern Kyoto House
APOLLO Architects Unveil the Element House as a Concrete and Walnut Design
Exclusivity-Promoting Sophisticated Interior Designs
The Historic Club Saint-Denis is Elevated
Spiral Multipurpose Village Hubs
Sanjay Puri Architects Present the Nokha Village Community Centre
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Modern Seating Centerpieces
The Orbit Chair Combines a Semi-Circle Form and Minimalist Presence
Outdoor Living-Focused Tower Designs
OODA Designs the Miramar Tower in Porto, Portugal
Modular Glass Furniture
The Mo.du.lo Collection Explores Architectural Form with Glass
Honeycomb-Style Football Facilities
OODA's Liga HQ Houses the Portuguese Football League
Code-Generated Pavilion Structures
THEVERYMANY Designs the Orb Pavilion for Google
Reflective Memorial Architecture
Sanctum of Trees Reinterprets Tamil Temple Ritual in a Monolith
Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Hillside Concrete Retreats
This Concrete House Blends Sculptural Form with Panoramic Views
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Verdant Pavilion Houses
Sukchulmok and BRBB Architects Unveil Pojeon House That Embraces the Field
Relaxing Layered Spa Interiors
Yuspa Spa by Fog Architecture Unfolds Through Curved Volumes
Topology-Conscious Architectural Interventions
The Oeiras House by OODA is Contemporary
Curved Concrete Chapels
Design Alliance Architects Creates Chapel of the Risen Christ Project
Stone Building Auditoriums
The Centre De Congrès Fuses Sculpture with Immersive Color and Light
Ceramic Vault Structures
The Muqarnas Pavilion Shows a Modular Approach to Vaulted Form
Floating Canopy Sculptures
Marc Fornes Unveils the Piloti Canopy as an Architectural Marvel
Sculptural Glass Chandeliers
Tamar Grande Chandelier by Sophia Han Reinterprets Classic Lighting
Comtemporary Lounge Collection
The Eclipse Series Makes Indoor Outdoor Lounging Look Stellar
Elevated Geometric Designs
PH8 Penthouse Reinterprets the Mid-Century Modern in Medellín’s Skyline
Former Embassy Showrooms
Temp Project Renovates a Former Embassy Building into Retail Interior
Typhoon-Resilient Shelters
The Seoul Wing Project is Designed to Withstand Typhoons
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Unconventional Triangular Barnhouses
A Dutch Barnhouse is Organised Around an Open Layout
Green Roof-Topped Circular Villas
Sou Fujimoto Designed the EARTH Villa in Okinawa Prefecture
Coastal Terraced Villas
Villa Boë in Indonesia Turns Steep Slope Constraints into Design Advantage
Heritage Lighting Series
The Crown Lighting Collection Exchanges Spectacle for Symbolic Clarity
Hand-Fan Plan Apartments
The Barcelona Apartment by Cometa Architects Unfolds in a Spatial Layout
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Balanced Industrial Building Designs
HA-HA Design & Development Presents the Aluned Hq Project
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Bold Architectural Renovations
Flat Iron House Showcases a Sculptural Staircase as Its Centrepiece
Textured Glass Landmarks
Helsinki Design and Architecture Museum Designed as Clear Public Pavilion
Domed Shelter-Like Holiday Homes
Anastasiya Dudik Designs the HATA Building in California
Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
Salon Alper Derinbogaz Designs the Quartz Plaza
Refined Modern Dwellings
The Silver House Reinterprets a Traditional Home with Minimalist Design
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Redesigned Curved Apartments
Curved Apartment Interior Has a New Layout Shaped by Soft Geometry
Stunningly Sculptural Sports Centers
Sordo Madaleno Boasts Academia Atlas FC Sports Center
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
French Form Ceramics
The DOUX Collection Distills Architectural Motifs into Ceramic Furniture
Sculptural Ruin Residences
The House of Horns by WOJR Fuses Ruin, Light and Landscape
Spherical Urban Landmarks
The Grand Ballroom Introduces a Mixed-Use Sphere for Central Tirana
Elliptical Mushroom Pavilions
Mushroom Pavilion by OMA Organizes Cultivation and Gathering Spaces
Minimal Retail Spatial Strategies
UP2DATE Architects Debuted Messa House In Almaty
Rounded Communal Pavilions
Casa Wabi Mushroom Pavilion by Oma Cultivates Fungi and Community
Vaulted Heritage Suites
Palazzo Daniele Suites Blend Neoclassical Grandeur with Contemporary Calm
Wave-Inspired Civic Halls
The Sail Congress Centre in Big Normandy Curves into Public Architecture
Evocative Mid-Century Stores
The House of Nikos Koulis Athens Boasts Sleek Architectural Gesture
Curved Family Homes
Moon House is a Residence in Sydney Designed by James Garvan Architecture
Circular Garden Homes
The Villa O Features Four Sunken Gardens for True Lakeside Living
Public Pavilion Architecture
Estudio Leonardo Zanatta’s Tess Pavilion Uses Tessellated Geometry
Terraced Coastal Roofscapes
Los Cabos Home by Zozaya Arquitectos Layers Roofs into Living Spaces