These gingerbread house innovations range from elaborate cookie castles to modernist edible architecture that is nicer than many people's homes.
When one thinks of traditional gingerbread houses, times spent with the family come to mind. In the case of these inventive and unique designs, imagination is key and creativity definitely doesn't go un-noticed.
Whether looking to popular sci-fi imagery for their inspiration or referencing iconic architecture, these gingerbread houses are unlike anything one has seen before.
From intricate miniatures to life-sized shelters that can house a human, these gingerbread creations are nothing short of impressive. If you're a fan of crafts and cookie treats, you will appreciate this list and become inspired to make your own edible masterpiece.
35 Gingerbread House Innovations
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Vagrant Gingerbread Homes
Stockholms Stadsmission Billboards Encourage Compassion
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Modern Pastry Homes
The Hometta Gingerbread 'Wedge House' is Delicious Contemporary Real Estate
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Lavish Gingerbread Cribs
Kristina Hahn Atelier Creates a Very Modern Tasty Treat
31
Passover Candy Houses
These Matzoh-Made Houses are Creative Alternative Holiday Treats
30
Cartoon Gingerbread Kingdoms
Adventure Time Fans Will Love This Gingerbread Candy Kingdom Replica
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Wizardly Gingerbread Castles
Add Magic to Your Holiday Decor with the Hogwarts Gingerbread House
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Famous Edible Architecture
The Falling Water Gingerbread House Pays Homage to Frank Lloyd Wright
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Modern Gingerbread House
1950s Style California Housing You Can Eat
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Architectually-Correct Baking
Mid-Century Modern Gingerbread House
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Massive Sci-Fi Gingerbread Structures
Magnolia Hotel Unveiled a Spectacular Star Wars Gingerbread
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Huge Delectable Dollhouses
The $15,000 Edible Gingerbread Playhouse is 6 Feet of Sugary Fun
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Two-Story Biscuit Abodes
The Fairmont SF Gingerbread House Weighs Almost 1,500lbs
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Life-Sized Cookie Cars
The Gingerbread Woodie is a Replica of the Ford Vehicle
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Record-Breaking Gingerbread Houses
The Traditions Club Gingerbread House is the Biggest Ever Built
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Modernist Gingerbread Houses
The Vancouver Collective Creative Room Charity Auction
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Iconic Museum Gingerbread Structures
Famous Art Galleries Were Transformed into Mini Candy Designs
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Bank-Breaking Gingerbread Houses
VeryFirstTo Introduces the Most Expensive Gingerbread House
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High-Tech Gingerbread Houses
Laser Cut Gingerbread Houses Assemble Like Jigsaw Puzzles
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Sci-fi Christmas Confections
The Ewok Gingerbread Village by 'The Infinite Yums' is a Work of Art
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Record Breaking Gingerbread Communities
Jon Lovitch Set a Record for Largest Gingerbread Village
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Edible Transforming Robots
This Optimus Prime Gingerbread Structure Looks Ready for Action
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Wizard Family Confections
The Burrow Gingerbread House is Straight Out of Harry Potter
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Sugary Sweet Townhouses
The Gingerbread Brownstone is Wonderfully Detailed
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Innovative Gingerbread Architecture
2008 National Gingerbread House Championships
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Liveable Gingerbread Communities
The JW Marriott Unveils a Life-Sized Gingerbread Village
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Gingerbread Presidential Memorials
Get Creative and Patriotic with Your Holiday Dessert Ideas
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Gingerbread PCs
This Intel Holiday Mod Could Seriously Confuse Burglars
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Sci-Fi Christmas Confections
The Gingerbread AT-AT is Perfect for Festive 'Star Wars' Fans
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400 lb Gingerbread Houses
The White House Holiday Decorations Include Some Hefty Ornaments
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Eerie Burnt Bark Treats
The Halloween Gingerbread Tree is a Haunting 3D Cookie
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Geodesic Gingerbread Domes
Daniel Goddemeyer's Christmas Gingerbread DIY Makes an Igloo
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Gingerbread Greenitecture
The Earthship Lollipop is an Eco-Friendly Gingerbread House
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Sci-Fi Edible Abodes
The Millenium Falcon Christmas Gingerbread House is Stellar
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Edible Charity Cribs
The Alma-nac Gingerbread House was Created to Raise Funds for a Hospital
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Countryside-Inspired Tiny Homes
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Abstract Fantasy Home Exhibitions
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Contemporary Extravagant Houses
Wittehaus Unveils the Gerendák Residence in North Carolina
Cookie Shot Glass Kits
The Nestle Toll House Cookie Shot Glasses Kit is Deliciously Festive
Festive Cereal Houses
Cinnamon Toast Crunch Assembled a Seasonal Cin-Gerbread House Kit
Arts and Crafts-Inspired Homes
Rural Office Designs the Middle Avenue House in Surrey
Playful Restaurant Pop-Ups
The Play-Doh Restaurant of Imagination Turns Kids' Creations Edible
Stunning Celebratory Custom Cakes
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Incredibly Modern Lakeside Houses
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Festive Boba Bottles
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Modern Amenity Micro Dwellings
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Geometric Structural Forest Homes
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Modern Multi-Purpose Japanese Buildings
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Festive Baking Miniatures
The Miniverse Make It Mini Food Holiday Series Makes Tiny Treats
Stunning Mid-Century Coastal Homes
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Ultra-Compact Bungalow Designs
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Bauhaus-Inspired Mobile Doghouses
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Socializing-Centric Tiny Dwellings
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Autumnal At-Home Baking Products
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DIY Candy Jewelry Kits
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Ice Cream Advent Calendars
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Fairy Tale-Inspired Puzzle Sets
LEGO Creates Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs’ Cottage
Extravagant Wedding Cake Pavilions
Joana Vasconcelos Designs an Impressive Sculptural Installation
Fantastical Backyard Rental Homes
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Glittering Cookie Butters
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Playful Kid-Friendly Baking Kits
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Architectural Sugar Sculptures
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Decorative Holiday Marshmallows
The Sugar Lab's Holiday Marshmallows Liven Drinks with Fun Shapes
Snow Mountain Minimal Homes
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Candied Fruit Show Kitchens
Co.arch Studio Designs a Slick Pop-up Space for Cesarin
3D Toy Puzzle Castles
LEGO Creates the Disney Castle Kit to Celebrate its 100th Anniversary
Edible Pastry Holiday Homes
Pop-Tarts & Tiffany Pratt Made Designs Inspired by Canadian Dwellings
Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
KiKi ARCHi Designs the Skip House in the Middle of Beijing
Modernist Reconfigured Belgian Homes
ISM Architecten Adds a New Roof to the BEEV Home
Film-Themed Character Puzzle Kits
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Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
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Discarded Toys-Created Homes
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Globally Inspired Jelly Beans
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Traditional Japan-Honoring Homes
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Dynamic Y-Shaped Glazed Houses
Saunders Architecture Designs the Y House in Alberta
3D-Printed Cheesecakes
Researchers Created a Seven-Ingredient Cheesecake Slice with a 3D Printer
Solar Powered Luxe Treehouses
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Social Network-Encouraging Homes
Ignacio G Galán and OF Architects Design a Madrid Home
Glazed Belgian Home Renovations
Ae-Architecten Renovates the SL House in Ghent, Belgium
Easter Cookie House Kits
Benton’s Easter Bunny House Kit Puts a Springtime Spin on Gingerbread
Off-Grid Self-Sufficient Island Homes
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Baker Kiln-Inspired Architecture
Reiulf Ramstad Arkitekter's Kornets Hus Project is Captivating
Customizable Halloween-Themed Treat Boxes
Halloween Sugarwish Boasts Customizable Gifting
Economical Modular Wooden Homes
The Cake House Reinvents Housing in the Czech Republic
Customizable Holiday Treats
Sugarwish Offers Special Holiday Treats as Part of Its Gifting Service
Elevated Timber-Clad Homes
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Slopped-Base Green Tiled Homes
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Nostalgic Gaming Cookies
The OREO x Super Mario Cookies are Embossed with Collectible Designs
Hot Cocoa Ice Creams
Insomnia Cookies Debuted New Hot Cocoa Ice Cream for the Holidays
St. Patrick's Day Desserts
Sugar Bowl Bakery Boasts Imaginative and Playful Desserts
Relaxing Wooden Holiday Homes
Norm Architects Designs the Heatherhill Beach House
Self-Sustaining Houses
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Edible Sugar Pens
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Medieval Cottage Steel Extensions
Greenaway Architecture Adds to the Watercress Cottage
Chocolate-Filled Shortbread Cookies
Magic Middles Recreates a Classic 1990s Cookie
Functional Gingerbread Cameras
Dmitri Tcherbadji Created a Camera That Shoots with Instant Film
Japanese Castle-Themed Puzzle Sets
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Dream-Inspired Building Toys
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Acorn Tiny Homes Designs the Purple Heart Manor
Ready-to-Bake Holiday Cookies
The Betty Crocker Festive Frosted Sugar Cookie Kit is Low-Cost
Fine-Dining Bakery Bistros
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Snowman-Shaped Holiday Cakes
TOUS Les JOURS Has a New Merry Wiggle Christmas Collection
Festive Gingerbread Smoothies
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These Baked by Rich’s Cookies are Made with Nestlé
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Tiara-Like Facade Victorian Homes
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Pigsty-Converted Farmside Homes
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