These inventive fairytale-inspired structures are some fantastic examples of how architects have infused their love for childhood fantasy references into these larger-than-life creations.
There's a reason why fairytale stories have become classic pieces of literature for both children and adults alike. The use of romantic themes, beautifully grand costumes and stunning castles serves to make these stories simply magical to the reader. That's why incorporating these fairytale elements into architectural designs is a creative way to bring these whimsical elements into the real world. From miniature castles built in the backyard of homes to structures inspired by the eclectic scenes in Alice in Wonderland, these fairytale-inspired designs are bringing imaginative features into these otherwise ordinary structures.
26 Fairytale-Inspired Structures
From Enchanting Fairytale Resorts to Cubic Fairytale Architecture:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2013 — Art & Design
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Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
Betulla Store by Carola Vannini is Fit for a Princess
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Fantasy-Filled Stores
The Pilar's Story Toyshop is Made for Children
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Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Le Nuage Urban Refuge Brings Heaven Down to Earth
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Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
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Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
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Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
‘The Pretty House’ in Sydney is One with Nature
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Abridged Abodes
Bridge Homes, Like those by H3ar, Let You Live on the Water
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Arboreal Abode Publications
Philip Jodidio Focuses on Fantasy Tree Houses in His New Book
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Real Fairytale Houses in Trees
Amazon Treehouses
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Alice In Wonderland Interiors
Mondrian South Beach Hotel Looks Like A Fantasy Land
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Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
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Fantasy Bridges
OFF Architecture's Surreal Entry for Bering Strait Connection
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Fantasy Castles
Enchanting Architecture from DeviantART Creatives, From Spooky to Sparkly
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Enchanting Fairytale Resorts
La Balade Des Gnomes is a Fantasy Themed Rustic Retreat
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Castle & Palace Hotels
Global Fairytale Escapes
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Surrealist Outdoor Architecture
Edward James's Bizarre ‘Las Pozas' Secret Garden
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Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the Epitome of Fantasy Luxury
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Fairytale-Inspired Houses
A House for Essex by FAT and Grayson Perry Looks Straight From a Story
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Extravagent Living
Castles, Lighthouses, Convents As Homes
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Reconstructed Castle Homes
The Lymm Water Tower is Converted into a Modern Manison
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Personal Tree Pods
Hanging Spherical Environments by Free Spirit (UPDATE)
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Miniature Mansion Models
The Nanoblock Neuschwanstein Castle Set is Complexly Detailed
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Teepee Towers
The Swedish Ski Resort is a Little Boy's Fantasy Playground
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Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Russia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010 Inspired by Tradition
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$65,000 Backyard Castles
Live the Fantasy You’ve Always Wanted with a DIY Fairy Tale Castle
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Treetop Mansions
This Huge Structure is the World's Tallest Tree House
Delightfully Warped Dwellings
Flight of Birds House is a Caricature of Contemporary Architecture
Monolithic Modern Mansions
The Las Rozas Home is a Stylish Gem in Madrid
Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
Betulla Store by Carola Vannini is Fit for a Princess
Treetop Suites
Lumber Lodging in a Tree House in the Hotel Hofgut Hafnerleiten
54 Tremendous Towering Treehouses
From Foliage-Friendly Abodes to Massive Avian Estates
Fairytale Garden Installations
The Patrick Nadeau ‘Rainforest' is an Emerald Green Oas
Deluxe Domestic Playground Equipment
Svvving Luxury Swings Bring Fun to Fancy Homes
QR Coded Pavilions
The Russian Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Exhibits Technology
Ice Crystal Cabins
Mainehouse by FreelandBuck Establishes a Unique Site Interaction
Extravagant Fast Food Restaurants
The McDonald's Total Makeover Campaign Will Blow Your Mind
Traveling Fashion Boutiques
The StyleLiner is a Pop-Up Shop on Wheels
LEGO-Inspired Architecture
Turkish Company Designnobis Presents the D-Eco Brick
Ovular Arboreal Abodes
The Hemloft Treehouse is Egg-Shaped and Forest-bound
Two-Level Treehouses
The Hechtel-Eksel Tree House by Baumraum is Environmentally Conscious
100 Billionaire Luxuries
In Tribute to China Women Dominating China Rich List
Cube Cabin Hotels
The Jaipur Rasa Resort Advertises a Luxurious Nomadic Experience
Tree-Hugging Houses
This Cabin by Cyren & Cyren Takes Tree Houses to New Heights in Sweden
Mountain Forest Lodgings
The Treehouse-Style Ecotagnes in the Alps is a Snowy Paradise
$100 Million Estates
London Landmark 'Cornwall Terrace' Estates for Sale Starting at $65 Million
Arboreal Tropical Villas
The ‘Treehouse' by Van Der Miszewski Architects is Stunning
LEGO-Hacking Holiday Decor (UPDATE)
These Chris McVeigh Building Block Ornaments are Festive
Bonsai Treehouse Sculptures
Takanori Aiba Creates Intricate Mini Masterpieces
Wooden Geodesic Pavilions
The Peoples Meeting Dome Has a Geometric Organic Aesthetic
Extravagant Executive Homes
The David Neeleman Connecticut Mansion is Worth About $11 Million
Exaggerated Open-Concept Homes
The Ridge Road Residence by StudioFour Displays Minimalistic Design
30 Lavish Celebrity Homes
From Fanboy Mansions to Billionaire Neighborhoods
Pop Culture Toon Hotels
The Hello Kitty Villa is an Over-Indulgence of the Asian Character
43 Tremendous Treehouses
From Treetop Classrooms to Invisible Arboreal Abodes
Mod Mobile Abodes
BLOOM by Olga Kalugina is a High-End Camper for the Eco-Conscious
Green-Hued Eatery Interiors
The P.S. Restaurant is Restfully Futuristic
Slug-Like Structures
Hus Ett by Torsten Ottesjo Snuggles its Surroundings
Spooky Interior Design
Style at Home Shows Off Some Scary Halloween Decor Tricks
Decadent Designer Abodes
The Dean Conley 'Villa Collina' is an Estate Owner's Dream
Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
Ironic Senior Tree Houses
Benjamin Verdonck Builds a Child Fantasy for the Elderly
Angular Austrian Architecture
The YUG House by X Architekten is an Especially Agreeable Abode
Contrasting Interior Design
The 'Sleep in the City' Apartments Juxtapose Black and White
Towering Ewok Treehouses
The Finca Bellavista Housing Project Lets Residents Live in Eco Harmony
Block-Made Retail Landmarks
The Mr. Attacki LEGO Apple Fifth Avenue Flagship Store is Realistic
Livable Sculptural Installations
The Eco-Desert Retreat is Part Art and Part Sustainable Abode
Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
Converted Correctional Hotels
Jailhouse Accommodation Houses Itinerants Rather Than Internees
Spaceship Cliffside Cabins
Infinity Pavilion by Margot Krasojevic is a Modern Mountain Perch
Panoramic Beachfront Mansions
This Pistou Kedem Architects Home is a Seriously Luxurious Retreat
Topless Timberland Houses
The 'Treeless Treehouse' by Jeff Casper is Imaginative
Boulder Abodes
The Portuguese Stone House is an Exercise in Adaptational Architecture
Undulating Wood Bakeries
Baker D. Chirico Interior Features Plywood Walls & Ceiling
Buckled Country Abodes
Villa 3S by Love has a Fetching Fold for an Architectural Embrace
Constantly Changing Rooms
The Dutch Pavilion at the Venice Architecture Biennale Explores Space
Graphic Parisian Lodging
Hotel Du Ministere Full of French Fashion and Warmth
Pretty Pink Retail Accents
Escada Irresistible Store by MIM Design is Simple & Chic
Wizard Growth-Tracking Graphics
‘Harry Potter in Pictures’ Shows the Hogwarts Attendee
Flat-Packed Playspaces
'My Space' Pop-Up Playhouse Designed by Liya Mairson
Grasscape Schoolhouses
OFF Architecture's Eco-Friendly Jean Moulin Hides in the Hills
Pitched Bog Abodes
Swamp Huts by Moskow Linn Leave Little Impact on the Landscape
Submerged Sea Houses
Urban Reef by Jason deCaires Taylor Hopes to Become Alternate Fish Habitats
Fishing Rod Residences
Floating House by Brad Wanek Hangs Flood and Tide-Resistant
Geometric Space-Aged Interiors
An LA Warehouse Gets a Futuristic Makeover by Patrick Hughes
Curvaceously Shaped Structures
The People’s Meeting Dome Sparks Design Discussions
Pricy Middle Earth Dwellings
The Hobbit's Home Value Reaches 4,500 Square Feet and $1.3 Million
Futuristic Breathing Hotels
The Cocoon Hotel by Dodeca Architects Features "Skin" Technology
Colossal Tree-Clinging Churches
The Minister's Treehouse is the World's Largest Treehouse
Hotel Greenovations
Portola Hotel and Spa Gets Ecofitted for LEEDs Consideration
UFO-Inspired House
Roberto Sanchez Rivera Built His Own Livable 'Spaceship'
Hip Habitation Hotels
The Be Tulum Resort is a Getaway at Home With Its Surroundings
Transparent Tree Abodes
The Glass Tea Houses by Swatt Miers is a Quiet Getaway
Wizardly Dress Designs
Cavalyn Renders Frocks Inspired by Hogwarts Houses
Luxury Modern Tree Houses
The E’terra Samara Resort is a Canadian Gem
Hobbit Home Dollhouses
Bag End by Maddie Brindley is Exhaustively Detailed
Intricate Grid Interiors
Stills Flagship Store by Doepel Strijkers Features Elaborate Lattices
Fresh Sterile Offices
Yoritaka Hayashi Architects' POOL Inc. is Like a Big Blank Slate
DIY LEGO Key Hangers
Felix Grauer Creates a Playful Project for the Home
Tantalizing Treetop Restaurants (UPDATE)
The Yellow Pages Redwoods Treehouse Eatery is High Class
Tree Inhabited Homes
The Palm Tree House Features a Full-Size Tree Growing Up from the Basement
Ultra Sustainable Hotels
Wolgan Valley Resort is the World's First CarboNZero Certified Hotel
Volcano-Shaped Architecture
Renzo Piano Defies Nature With the 'Vulcano Buono'
Dynamic Geometry Discos
Club Octagon Features an Astonishing and Modern Interior
Vibrant Hotel Villas
The W Hotels Retreat & Spa on Vieques Island is a Gorgeous Getaway
Giant Mogul Ads
The Sunday Times Rich List Campaign Features Towering Wealthy People
Mansion Shopping Malls
The Barbra Streisand Harper's Bazaar Dream House Photo Shoot
Combat-Colored Bouncy Castles
The Inflatable Military Obstacle Course Will Keep You Fit
Star-Adorned Castle Structures
The 24° Studio 'Daphne' Installation is Mystical and Mesmerizi
Children's Novel Mashups
The Christina Wald Madeline Series Uses a Harry Potter Theme
Grandiose Ghostly Galleries
The Gue(ho)st House by Berdaguer & Pejus is Sculptural and Stark White
Environment-Inspired Pharmacies
Kelly Pharmacy Health and Wellness Centre Channels Nature
Golden Undulated Galleries
The Islamic Art Galleries at the Louvre Museum are Covered in Curves
Rippled Ceiling Theatres
The Masrah Al Qasba Theatre Boasts and Unconventional Ceiling
Interactive Collapsing Structures
The Michael Beitz Folding House Temporarily Teeters
Piggybacking Home Additions
The Stefan Eberstadt Backpack House Opens Any Space
Playhouse Auctions
Net Zero Ocean Adventure Lab Playhouse will Raise Funds for Real Housing
Living Tree Art
Richard Reames of Arborsmith Studios Grows Amazing Arborsculptures
Futuristic Tree Trunk Structures
The Pierres Vives Building by Zaha Hadid Redefines Institutions
Shuttered Volcano Architecture
The Taichung Convention Center Ecorupts in Taiwan
Tree-Hugging Arboreal Abodes
This Two-Storey Treehouse Playfully Embraces the Trunk
Flower Petal Pavilions
Studio IwamotoScott's Flowery Wood 'Voussoir Cloud' Structure
Building Block CD Cases
The Camp America 'Intuitions & Dreams' Album Comes With a LEGO Case
Instant Facial Hair Toques
The Dwarven Beard Hats are a Humorous and Easy Halloween Costume
Pop-Up Hair Salons
The Fudge Pop-Up Salon by Zaha Hadid Showcases Design Excellence
Captivating Checkerboard Constructions
BTV Branch Innsbruck by Rainer Köberl Boasts a Chic Fa
Life-Size Toy Fauna
The Lego Forest in the Australian Outback is an Arboreal Amazement
8-Bit Rugs
The 'Digit' Pixelated Carpet by Nanimarquina Designs is Interior Design Genius
Marvelous Mirrored Abodes
The Mirrorcube is Nearly Invisible
Dilapidated Building Dioramas
Broken Houses is a Reminder of the Destructive Power of Time
Cement Building Block Toys
The Concrete Legos by Andrew Lewicki are Heavy-Duty
Sci Fi Chess Sets (UPDATE)
Brandon Griffith Creates the Final Set to the LEGO Star Wars Series
Hairy Regal Homes
Agustina Woodgate Hair Castles are Sculpted out of Human Hair
Charming Fairy Tale Chambers
The 'Once Upon a Time' Room by Ontwerpduo is Magically Magnificent
Culinary Crystal Castles
The VONSUNG Glasshouse Breeds Confusion and Awe
Middle Earth Notebooks
Moleskine Hobbit Notebooks Celebrate the Upcoming Trilogy
Triangular Teepee Art
Steven Harrington Signed Prints Released on Arkitip
Pop Art Beauty Schools
Garry Cohn Designs Peter Mark College for Hair Styling
Clustered Play Forts
Gregg Fleshman's 'Playgoda' is a Flat-Packed Playhouse
Waiter-Inspired Tablets
Buffalo Wild Wings Fuses Technology with Ordering
Furry Feet Warmers
These Plush Halfling Slippers Let Users Pretend They're Hobbits
Mythical Hand-Drawn Wizards
The Hobbit Character Sketches by Erik B. Krenz Feature Amazing Detail
Middle Earth Inflatable Replicas
The Balloon Bag End is a Detailed Model Using 2,600+ Balloons
Ribbon-Like Amphitheatres
The Urban Oasis Pavilion is a Sustainable Structure Made from Bamboo
Beached Whale Pavilions
The Peddle Thorpe Fluid Pavilion Lands in Thematic Pavilion Expo
Mega Literary Franchise Graphs
The 'J.K Rowling Popularity' Chart is Demonstrative
Wizardly Cereal Cartoons (UPDATE)
Sean Clark Draws a Series of Quirky Harry Potter Breakfasts
Suspended Spectacle Lodgings
The AirHotel by Time Circus Offers Popup Accommodations
Roman Toy Block Architecture
Ryan McNaught's LEGO Colosseum is Captivating and Accurate
Cliff-Hanging Houses
‘House Holman' is a Daring Epic Oceanside Mansion
Citrus Fruit Sculptures
The Fete Du Citron Features a Vitamin C Packed Village
Iconic Literary Charts
Jared Fanning's Book Infographic Illustrates the 10 Most Read Books Ever
Bamboo Biofilter Teepees
West Coast Green's Pollution-Protecting Wooden Structures
Hobbit-Themed Treats
Hobbit Door Cookies are a Delectable Way to Celebrate the Cinematic Release
Weaved Coral Reefchitectures
The Miralles Tagliabue Embt Spanish Pavilion Wins Top Prize
Fanciful Bangkok Hotels
The Baan Pra Nond B&B is a Whimsical Boutique Treat
Wizardry-Inspired Robes
The Harry Potter Snuggie Will Have You Dressed Like Ron Weasley
Hobbit-Inspired Jewels
The Lord of the Rings Earrings are Perfect for Any Geeky Fan
Holy Groundtography
The Stefanie Vogl 'Open Mosque' Series is Beautifully Solemn
Prismatic Mobile Pyramids
The Pavilion 21 Mini Opera Space for the Munich Opera Festival 2010
Suspension Rug Huts
Rughut Mat Transforms from Floor Covering to Personal Space
Castle Turret Slacklines
Maverick Slacklines Performs Death-Defying Stunts
Panoramic-View Hotels
The Docbodnsuite at the Taxhof Inn Will Leave You Breathless
Swashbuckling Playgrounds
The Pirate Ship Playhouse Offers Luxury Area for Boundless Imaginations