Architects often cater to the desires and wishes of the client they are constructing for, and these glamorous architectural designs are certainly geared towards those who enjoy posh and extravagant living.
Unless you're the owner or happen to work at that particular building, most people are only able to view the exterior of the structure, and at most times from very far away. That's why constructing an architectural structure that is visually bold and luxurious in design is a great way to portray that elegant and modern appearance. From illuminated criss-crossing towers to gold-plated pop-up bars, these glamorous architectural designs will certainly have anyone passing by craving to get a glimpse inside these luxurious structures.
A creative way to give off that Hollywood-like appeal, these glamorous structures will certainly satisfy anyone with a taste for sophisticated and modern designs.
36 Glamorous Architectural Designs
From Lavish Cultural Lounges to Marvellous Moonlit Mansions:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 19, 2013 — Art & Design
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$12 Billion Homes
ExklusivHAUS First House of Gold is the World's Most Expensive Property
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Crystallized eBay Auctions
The Majorca House is Encrusted with Glam and Opulence
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Resort-Like Residences
Nico van der Meulen Architects' Joc House is a Retreat In and Of Itself
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Underground Mansions
Britain Plans to Build a Ritzy Subterranean Home
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Entry-Bridge Mansions
The Westlake Drive House is a Luxurious Three-Building Residence in Texas
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Glamorous Poolside Abodes
The Dwelling in Pozuelo de Alarcon Provides Ultra Comfort
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Ridiculous Ridge Homes
Steve Hermann Design Presents the California Carla Ridge Home
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World's Largest Gucci Store
Gucci New York
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Opulent Fortress Abodes
The Wessels Joyce Associates House at Pezula Screams Luxury
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Contemporary Cubic Structures
The Good Residence by Crone Partners is Geometrically Gorgeous
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Open Wall Modernism
LA Architects Incorporate Outdoors Into Luxury Living Space
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Ultra Luxury Apartments
W Residences & Hotel Spreads Opulence in Manhattan Skies
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Enrapturing Forest Residences
Flowing Lake by David Vandervort Frames Modern Perspectives
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Gold-Plated Pop-Up Bars
Andreas Strauss Makes Mobile Food a Little More Luxe
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Cliff-Hanging Eco Houses
The Vicino House by Forma Design Group is an LEED Platinum Abode
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Retro Hollywood Salons
Vintage Glam 'Pimps & Pinups' Hair Salon in NYC
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Stargazing Spa Retreats
The Malmstrom-Olsens Revamped Their Greenhouse Into an Outdoor Sanctuar
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Marvellous Moonlit Mansions
The Residential Hercules by Amit Apel Design is Like a Dream Come True
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Illusionary Sky Lounges
The Kokaistudios ‘Yu Bar’ is Breathtaking
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Shimmering Sky-Like Hotels
ARIA Resort and Casino is the Life of the Party in Las Vegas
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Panoramic Beachfront Mansions
This Pistou Kedem Architects Home is a Seriously Luxurious Retreat
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Element-Embracing Abodes
The 'Lefevre' Beach House is a Division Between Sand and Water
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Stone-Encrusted Holiday Havens
Local Rock House by Pattersons Architecture is a Perfect Getaway
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Candy-Colored Spas
Rogner's Bad Blumau in Austria is Swank and Sweet
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Green Boutique Lodgings
The 'Sport Hotel' by m2r Architecture is a Nod to Nature
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Lavish Cultural Lounges
The HBA/Hirsch Bedner Associates 'The Living Room' is Thematic
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Stunning Liquefied Ceilings
The Tsvetnoy Central Market is a Food Hall with a Sea-Like Design
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Cinema-Inspired High Rises
The Parinee Tower is Designed for Bollywood
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Dragon-Shaped Hotels
The Pangu 7 Star Hotel Beijing Makes a Stunning Statement
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New Urbanist Architecture
Lorcan O'Herlihy Architects Bring Urbanism to West Hollywood with 1050 G
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Crisp White Mansions
The ‘Cleft House’ by Culver Architects is a Gorgeous Living Space
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Green Glass Hotels
The Opposite House Hotel in Beijing is the Epitome of Modern Design
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Criss-Crossing Towers
'Cross # Towers' by BIG Architects is Bright
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Boastful Hollywood Bungalows
Janna Levenstein's Villa Showcases Her Opulent Taste and Style
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Contemporary Chapel Homes
The Stunningly Converted Quinta Dos Floreados House
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Cozy Tea Time Retreats
The Hat Tea House by A1Architects is an Adorable Escape
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Industrial-Inspired Homes
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Elegant Luxury Hotel Designs
Alexander &CO. Completes the Mondrian Luxury Lifestyle Hotel
Architecturally Inspired Luxury Boutiques
Dolce & Gabbana Debuts a New Flagship Boutique
Sleek Modular German Homes
Lux Architect and Cánovas Arquitectura Design House Anton II
Ultra-Colorful High-Density Residential Designs
Ballistic Architecture Machine Applies Color
Futuristic Baroque Rome Hotels
Zaha Hadid Architects Revives the Remeo Hotel Roma
Eclectic Bistro Designs
Luke Edward Hall Designs Deux Gares Express Café with British-French Flair
Eye-Catching Residential Interior Designs
II BY IV DESIGN Completes the Aqualuna Project
Historically Inspired Modern Homes
MU Architecture Balances Historic Charm & Modern Sensibilities
Circular Clubhouse Structures
Taller Ezequiel Aguilar Martínez Designs the La Pedrera Clubhouse
elegant private townhouse interiors
Holzrausch Studio completes the LOUI PARIS project
Solar-Lined Energy Towers
Foster + Partners Released Designs of Solar Towers for Moon Use
Timber Modern Porch Pavilions
A Team of Designers Curate Porch: An Architecture of Generosity
Modern Ethereal Residential Projects
Philipp Architekten Collaborates with Bruzkus Greenberg
Chalet-Inspired Showrooms
Gstaad House by Foster + Partners Creates an Alpine Retail Destination
Vibrant Residential Complexes
Aytac Architects' SU Residential Project in Istanbul is Innovative
Castle-Inspired Homes
This Hollywood Hills House Channels Medieval Castles with a Modern Aesthetic
Artistically Expressive Multi-Brand Stores
Sanjay Puri Architects Has Redefined Retail Design
Pointy Modular Hospitality Architecture
Roman & Dmytro Seliuk Designs the Futuristic Namety Cabins
Architectural Community Spaces
The Street Clubhouse Forms Social Connection Through Open Design
Moody Cocktail Bar Interiors
Atelier Sun Designs the Luxe Suite 115 Cocktail Bar
Rest-Focused Golf Structures
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Develops the Golf Pavilion
Mahogany Intergenerational Homes
The Mahogany House by R ARCHITECTURE is Chic and Contemporary
Glass-Lined Corridor Residences
Studio MM Designs the Tranquil Abiding Private Home
Chic Avant-Garde Restaurant Interiors
Estereotomia Architects Designs Masahouse
Portuguese-Inspired House Designs
A+Architecture Relies on Portuguese Design Principles
Luxurious Modern Residential Projects
ELE Interior Completes the Villa Esencia
Surrounding-Inspired Architectural Homes
Gonzalo Rufin Arquitectos Designs the Casa RWO
Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Living Landscape Homes
Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
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
Renovated Victorian Toronto Homes
Dubbeldam Architecture + Design Renovates the Flow House
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Tranquil Courtyard Homes
The Sanctum House by Renesa Creates a Calm Interior World Using Geometry
Upgraded Historic Home Designs
Veinte Diezz Arquitectos' Vistalcielo Project is Stunning & Rustic
Lakefront District Towers
The Lake Views Slopes and Folds to Maximize Panorama for Every Home
Steel Facade-Wrapped Residences
Atelier Itch Designs the Bomun House with a Shiny Facade
Colorful Chocolate Boutique Interiors
ADHOC Led the Envisioning of the Les Chocolats De Chloé
Sustainable Canopy Pavilions
The Casa Solai Frames Ocean and Jungle Through a Dual-Pavilion Design
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Ultra-Elegant Hotel Interior Designs
W Interiors Renovates the Harbourview Hotel in Hong Kong
Modular Workplace Architecture Trends
DualSpace Studio Debuted the Adapatable 'ELIT Office'
Modern Dark Tonal Homes
Texas Residence Highlights Moody Tones in a Refined Mid-Century Design
Moon-Bound Architectural Installations
The Moonhouse Project Fuses Conceptual Art and Space Tech
Elevated Budget-Friendly Hotel Designs
Ester Bruzkus Architekten Designs Münster Ibis Budget Hotel
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
Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs
North End Design Creates the Town Restaurant
Innovative Steel Laneway Houses
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited Presents a Striking Project
Modern Milan Retreats
Hotel Calimala Milano Transforms a 1960s Wallpaper Room into a Vibrant Space
Contemporary Tropical Architecture Projects
PAON Architects Present the Khun Atiruj Residence
Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions
RAU Architects and Tellart Preset the Netherlands Pavilion
Raw Architecture-Inspired Retail Interiors
Balenciaga Has a Boutique in the Royalmount Center
Architectural Sports Landmarks
The Xi’an International Football Centre Spotlights Civic Design
Culturally Immersive Dining Experiences
D'Art Design is Transforming India's Dining Sector
Minimalist Private Residential Projects
baukultur/ca Completes Work on the Glen Manor Haus
Elegant Mediterranean Restaurants
Sid Lee Architecture Designs the Ambiance for Mare
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Skylight-Centric Home Renovations
SHED Architecture & Design Leads the Portland House Renovation
Bathroom-Centric Dubai Apartments
Bone Studio Blends Architecture and Experience in This Bold Home
Temple-Inspired Residences
J Kidman Architecture's Temple House Frames a Home with Ceremonial Form
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Red Roof-Topped Irish Buildings
A1 Architects Completes the Design of the Gate Lodge
Textured Mid-Century Houses
Highland Park Residence Has Moody Hues with Modernist Material Honesty
Refined Residential Architecture Projects
Min Design Tackles Constrained Urban Spaces
Modernized 1960s Villas
The Castelli Romani Reno Introduces Clean Design in Historic Structure
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Curvaceous Restaurant Interiors
4SPACE Boasts an Extraordinary Cultural & Architectural Statement
Modern Interpreted English Homes
Threefold Architects Designs the Eight Gables Home
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
Minimalist Semi-Detached Victorian Residences
Mitchell Sweibel Studio Designs a Stunning Home
Geometric Jewelry Architecture
Nikos Koulis Boutique Interior Look Nods to Its Sculptural Jewelry
Arched Brightened London Homes
Dominic McKenzie Architecture Brightens the Segmental House
Curved Facade Canadian Residences
Architecture Building Culture Designs the Piano House
Art Deco-Inspired NY Flagships
Lalique Designs the Maison d'Artiste Flagship Store in NYC
Sculptural Hostel Designs
VMA Design Studio Presents the Stunning Double B Hostel
Modern Brick Retro Residences
McLaren Excell Transforms a Home in Wimbledon from the 70s
Modern Vietnamese Dwellings
Tien Giang House by Tropical Space Honors Traditional Architecture
Climate-Generating Skylight Homes
Casa Con Lucarna Highlights Natural Light and Passive Cooling
Exclusivity-Promoting Sophisticated Interior Designs
The Historic Club Saint-Denis is Elevated
Sophisticated Government Office Designs
Agata Kurzela Tackles a Heritage Building in Abu Dhabi
Culturally Influenced Residential Spas
Diébédo Francis Kéré Nods to Tradition for a Swiss Chalet
Nature-Inspired Bungalow Residences
House & Beyond Designs the Maurpankhi House in Gurugram
Moat-Edge Family Homes
The Antriya House Unveils a Multi-Generational Layout Shaped Around Water
Gap-Focused Living Rooms
one-aftr Unveiled The 'Pavilion TEUM' Architectural Concept
Code-Generated Pavilion Structures
THEVERYMANY Designs the Orb Pavilion for Google
Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Nostalgic Family Homes
Apartamento Relicário Celebrates Memory, Legacy, and Aging with Dignity
Cliffside Pavilion Designs
Jørn Utzon’s Can Lis Reinterprets Mallorcan Tradition Through Pavilions
Pearl-Inspired Museums
Dubai Museum of Art by Tadao Ando Evokes Water, Light and Heritage
Relaxing Layered Spa Interiors
Yuspa Spa by Fog Architecture Unfolds Through Curved Volumes
Sleek Spiralling Ramp Pavilions
Apropros Architects Designs the Czech Pavilion for Expo 2025
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
Organic Striking Tower Designs
David Macullo Architects Designs the Leaves Tower
Public Sculptural Pergola Barbecues
H30 Architects Designs the Communal Barbecue in Costa Brava
Contemporary Beach Houses
Ghoche Architecte Designed the Lake Archambault Residence
Courtyard Connection Designs
StudioAC Designs Pale Cedar Duplex for Multi-Generational Living
Contemporary Residential Architecture Projects
Groundeddesign Designs the Lime Tree Valley Villa
Ultra-Sleek Law Office Designs
Sid Lee Architecture Designs Cain Lamarre's New Office
External Walkway Pavilion-Style Homes
DFJ Architects Connects Wings in the Mango Lane House
Ribbon-Like Dynamic Structures
Zaha Hadid Presents the Capital International Exhibition Space
Sculptural Inverted Homes
Fala Atelier’s Porto House Flips a Roof for an Expressive Architecture
Elevated Coastal Living
Armani Beach Residences Redefines Ultra-Luxury with Sublime Design
Modern Tuscan Chapel Homes
The Pailunga Tuscan Chapel Transforms into a Contemporary Living Space
Building Plan Design Exhibitions
Jean Nouvel Created a New Exhibition to Highlight His New Project
Textured Plaster Artisanal Homes
Field Architects Designs the Gulzar's Residence in India
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
Palette Architecture Designs the Shift House in New York
Desert Cultural Landmarks
Al Ain Museum by Dabbagh Architects Anchors Heritage and Landscape
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
A Triangular Prism Chapel Cafe Creates Calm in Bucharest
Brutalist Suburban Family Houses
Pandolfini Architects Designs the South Yarra House
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
Craftsmanship-Based Home Extensions
Archmongers Presents the New Ray House Extension in London
Earthened Architecture Pavilions
Khalil Morad El Ghilali & El Mehdi Belyasmine Design a Pavilion
Contemporary Cantilevered Residences
Alterstudio Architecture Presents the Westview Residence
Cultural Exhibition Spaces
Espace Gabrielle Chanel by Kazunari Sakamoto Blends Art and Heritage
Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
Salon Alper Derinbogaz Designs the Quartz Plaza
Modern Mountainous Luxury Homes
Robert Chisholm Architects Designs a New Home in the Wilderness
Pink Fluted Concrete Apartments
Nudes Clads the Rendezvous Apartment in Pink Tonal Concrete
Architecturally Illuminated Structures
Puri Lighting Design Presents the Zhangbei Mirage Project
High-Rise Design Renos
The Watergate Pied-à-Terre Renovation Boasts Mid-Century Curves
Golden-Hour Café Interiors
The Café Goldie in West Hollywood bathes guests in rich honey tones
All-Yellow Leisure Spaces
Maxim Kashin Architects' Yellow Pavilion is Bold and Eye-Catching
Vibrant Tropical Guesthouses
The Bi Design House Guesthouse Blends Local Design with Modernity
Blue-Accented Rooftop Residences
Bruzkus Greenberg Embraces Tranquility & Intrigue in This Design
Elegant European-Inspired Interiors
II BY IV DESIGN Completed a Project for Chateau Auberge
Ginza Glossy Lounges
I in Creates VIP Lounge in Ginza That Reflects Contemporary Japanese Elegance
Serene Desert Villa Interiors
The Al Mahra Residence is a Contemporary Expression of Place
Vaulted Heritage Suites
Palazzo Daniele Suites Blend Neoclassical Grandeur with Contemporary Calm
Flagship Architectural Makeovers
Hermès Opens a Hanfu-Inspired Flagship by RDAI and Mamou-Mani
Arched Garden-Topped Cultural Centers
Atelier Apeiron Creates the Hengqin Culture and Art Complex
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