A creative way to make a structure stand out from the rest is by adding a dash of color to the mix, and these illuminated architectural designs are some great examples of how fluorescent and glow-in-the-dark features can make any building the center of attention.
While modern architectural buildings often seek to feature the most futuristic and minimalist designs, that doesn't necessarily guarantee that the structure will make an impression or stand out amongst the other more modern buildings. These illuminated designs however, feature all sorts of eye-catching colors and fluorescent lighting techniques that will certainly capture the gaze of anyone who happens to walk by.
From rainbow-colored bridge designs to buildings that feature exteriors that change from one color to another, these illuminated architectural designs will certainly bring a wow factor to any location or city centre.
43 Illuminated Architectural Designs
From Color-Changing Architecture to Glowing Floral Facades:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 18, 2013 — Art & Design
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Time Warp Architecture
The Hend Almatrouk Pushkinsky Cinema Harkens to the Site's History
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Brilliant LED Installs
Italian Light Sculpture Festival Features Illuminated Architecture
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Fluorescent Glowing Homes
The Narrow House by Bassam El Okeily is a Trip
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Temporary Honeycomb Architecture
The Shellstar Pavilion Features a Super Lightweight Construction
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Electrified Urban Installations
Artic Mass-Painting Inspires the Mind to Think Spatially
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Futuristic Rock Climbing Havens
The Collider Activity Center Concept Blurs Structural Boundaries
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Multifaceted Magenta Structures
The Parramatta Art Center is a Massive Pink Diamond
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Rainbow Interior Cabins
Chalet Cyanella is a Stunning French Cottage Harboring Modern Structure
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LED Latticed Nightclubs
Club NOX is a Study in Beats and Badass Brazilian Basket-Weaving
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Illuminated Luminariums
The EXXOPOLIS Luminarium is an Exhibition of Inflatable Domes
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Glowing Hospital Architecture
The 'Orangery' by Spacelab is Modern
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Incandescent Igloos
The Bibigloo by Bibi is a Glowing Structure Made Entirely out of Plastic Jugs
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Vibrant Illuminated Apartments
A.A. Studio Creates Creatively Coloured Blanche Living Space
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Color-Changing Architecture
This Building in Seoul has Light Up Windows That Change Color
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Glowing Mountainside Houses
The Altis IV by Eric T. Fishburn Offers One Kick-Ass View
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Light Show Architecture
The Dexia Tower's Giant Light Show
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Illuminated Grass Installations
The GS Caltex Pavilion at EXPO 2012 is Dynamically Designed
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Massive Glowing Tents
The Khan Shatyr Entertainment Center of Kazakhstan is the World's Biggest Te
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International Light Festival
Luminale 2008
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Inflatable Illuminated Pavilions
The Fantastic Trailer by Cheryl Baxter Glows in the Evening
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Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
The Rainbow Bridge Glows Whimsically in the Night
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Glowing Translucent Structures
Hidemi Nishida's Fragile Shelter Looks Like an Oversized Lantern
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Fascinating Lava Lamp Facades
Nordwesthaus is a Contemporary Lighthouse for the Sailing Community
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Fluorescent Block Buildings
The Orange Cube by Jakob and Macfarlane Architects is Hard to Miss
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Undersea Interior Designs
This Eduard Vizitiu Flamingo Night Club Design is Barnacle Beautiful
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Illuminated Structure Captures
This Collection of Bridges at Night by Cuded is Marvelous
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Neon Pharmacies
Buj+Colon Arquitectos Designs Illuminated Drug Store in Spain
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Captivating Luminous Cathedrals
The Luminarie De Cagna is Blindingly Beautiful
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Glowing Abstract Abodes
Emerald Exclusive Residences Platy Home Was Inspired by Georgia O'Ke
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Fluid Retro-Futuristic Design
Bar El Tubo Blends Past, Present and Purple
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Boxy Interactive Walls
The Balestra Berlin Kubik Installation is Stacked-Up Water Tanks
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Electric Pedestrian Overpasses
The DSSH Bridge is Sustainable, Dynamic and Visually Impressive
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Ethereal Oceanic Installations
The 'Deep Ocean' Display by External Reference Architects is Serene
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Disco-Inspired Transit Stops
U-Bahnhof by Pfarre Lighting Design Features Interactive Subway Art
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Luminous Gothic Installations
'Ode a la Vie' by Moment Factory Illuminated Sagrada Familia
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Glowing Floral Facades
'Motisons Jewellers' New HQ has Bright and Colorful Architecture
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Draped Illumination Sculptures
The Pleix Installation Comments on a Technology-Obsessed Society
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Glowing Pink Abodes
The 'EvansHouse' by BittoniDesign is a Reflection of the Night Sky
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Glow-in-the-Dark Libraries
The Exterior of the Aberdeen University Library Responds to Light
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Illuminated Micro Bubbles
'Soho Snog' Light Installation in London Frozen Yogurt Shop
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Illuminated Water Towers
Brunce Munro Gives Salisbury Cathedral a Luminous Makeover
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Illuminated Polka-Dot Courtyards
The Städel Museum Extension Fuses Traditional and Modern
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Glowing Green Bridges
A Gridded Walkway by Jacques Ferrier Architects
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Modern Dynamic Structural Lamps
Louis Filosa Designs the Sculptural Horizon Table Light
Illuminated Modern Side Tables
Vladimir Dubrovin Designs the Lumera Light Concept
Large-Scale Recreational Landscape Projects
XISUI Designs 'Forest Delight: Lighthouse Nature Park'
Chic Cyberpunk Sunset Illuminators
The Bauhaus Sunset Lamp Recreates a Digital Aesthetic
Award-Winning Illumination Memorials
Atiaîa Lighting Design Was Recognized for Its Design
Dynamic Residential Complex Facades
ACDF Architecture Designs the Griffin Square Complex
Luminous Tile Art Collections
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Daytrip’s Cloisters Interiors Boasts Modern Furniture Design
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Vaida Atkočaitytė-Dališanskienė Designed the MOOD Luminaire
Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
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Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
Inflatable Lighting Solutions
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Eye-Catching Water Sculptures
NEON Designed the 4.3-Metre-High 'The Fountain' in the UK
Futuristic Immersive Lighting Experiences
Occhio Merges Illumination with Artistic Expression
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
Classic Architecture-Inspired Lighting
Zeynep Boyan Designs the Monumental Collection of Lamps
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
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
Renovated Parisian Flats
Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
Illuminated Curtained Light Installations
Lachlan Turczan Adds to Making the Invisible Visible
Moving Wall-Integrated Renovated Homes
BAT Studio Designs the Blooming Shed in North London
Modern Blue-Accented Academic Buildings
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Adaptive Color Workstations
The Chameleon Workplace Lets Users Shift Their Cubicle Hue for Focus
Flower-Inspired Sconce Designs
Blue Green Works Presents the Playful & Eye-Catching Daisy Sconce
Fish Lifestyle-Inspired Residences
Beef Architekti Designs the Bright House of Hills in Slovakia
Park-Covered Structural Buildings
ODA Presents the OLA Palermo with a Green Space on Top
Elevated Budget-Friendly Hotel Designs
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Glass Pavilion Architecture
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Cancer Care Architecture
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Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
Physics-Based Artful Light Capsules
Snøhetta Designs the Aura Collection for Viabuzzuno
Emirati-Inspired Towers
The Symphony Tower Introduces a Woven Façade to Dubai’s Skyline
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Math-Driven Lighting Sculptures
Ishac Bertran Designs the Alba Light Sculpture
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Curved Stadium Structures
The Xi’an International Football Centre Creates a New Urban Landmark
Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings
Safdir Architecture Designs the Old Port Square in Portland
Immersive Light Installations
Drifting Lights by Preciosa Transforms Glass and Color into Motion
Expandable Ceiling Lamps
Architect’s Lamp by Oliver Michl Uses Scissor Structure to Adjust Span
Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions
RAU Architects and Tellart Preset the Netherlands Pavilion
Architectural Sports Landmarks
The Xi’an International Football Centre Spotlights Civic Design
Sporty Wall-Mounted Lamps
This 3d-Printed Lamp Transforms a Baseball Motif into Wall Lighting
Multicultural Bright Historic Museums
MAD Architects Designst he Fenix Project in Rotterdam
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
High-Performance Residential LED Lighting
GE Lighting Debuts the Light + Form & Refreshes reveal®
Reflective Architectural Artwork
Audi Origin by Zaha Hadid Architects Shapes Spatial Light Portal
Glowing Mosaic Offices
YSG Transforms Alémais Office in Sydney with Luminous Globes Detailing
Futuristic Cultural Spaces
The Lucas Museum of Narrative Arts Blends Form with Civic Imagination
Detroit Tower Redevelopments
SHOP Architects’ Hudson’s Detroit Highlights Civicr Regeneration
Monochromatic Cosmetic Clinics
Studio Author Presents a Bold and Immersive Design for POUTx
Skylight-Centric Home Renovations
SHED Architecture & Design Leads the Portland House Renovation
Modular Brick Lamps
Brick Light is a Glowing, Interactive Lamp Inspired by Travel Experiences
Lunar-Based Rotating Pavilions
The Moon Pavilion by Atelier Guo Transforms an Abandoned Greenhouse
Abstract Colorfully Vibrant Playscapes
100architects Designs the Wired Scape Playground
Neon Illustation-Donned Buildings
OMA Adorns a Building for the Crafted World Exhibition
Adaptive Reuse Gallery Projects
Atelier L'abri Design the FOIL Gallery in Montreal
Interactive Architectural Pavilions
The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
Flowing Light Clocks
The Crydal Scroll Clock Reimagines Time as a Moving Light Sculpture
Lush Garden Housing Designs
Monadnock Unveils Vibrant Volante Social Housing in the Netherlands
Illuminated Curved Home Extensions
Cereus House Blends Heritage with Luminous Curved Additions
Arched Brightened London Homes
Dominic McKenzie Architecture Brightens the Segmental House
Mixed-Use Skyscrapers
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Forest Lantern Homes
The Iside Home Disappears into the Woods by Day and Glows at Night
Fluted Concrete-Added Chapels
Studio Bright Extends the St Mary's Coptic Church in Melbourne
Climate-Generating Skylight Homes
Casa Con Lucarna Highlights Natural Light and Passive Cooling
Contemporary Weatherized Homes
OOF! Architecture Designs the Acute House for a Family
24-Faceted Color Lamps
Ingrid Ng Designs the Aoi Lamp with Hidden Interior Hues
Evening Sky-Inspired Lighting Fixtures
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Diplomatic Shaded Designs
The US Consulate General in Nogales Redefines Civic Architecture
Bright Urban Apartments
Ooiio Architecture’s House 64 Renovation Transforms a 1960 Flat
Luminous Garden Rest Stops
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Education Architecture Expansions
Rainbow International School Extends with Nature Spatial Design
Pearl-Inspired Museums
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Raúl Sánchez Architects Designs the Earthy Casa Magarola
Concentric Geometric Lighting
De Castelli Presents the Caleide Collection by Federica Cammarota
Dome-Style School Designs
The Al Fanar School Blends Playful Form and Climate-Responsive Learning
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Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Light Filtered Glulam Pavilions
The Paviljong Rosendal Explores Light & Shadow Through Wooden Form
Illuminated Address Displays
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Glowtile by Leucos Forms Modular Illuminated Wall Panels
Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks
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Organic Striking Tower Designs
David Macullo Architects Designs the Leaves Tower
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Graphic Lighting Systems
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Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Tree-Lined Striking Modern Residences
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Lake-Inspired Retail Interiors
Studio Gypsandconcrete Designed a Gift Shop Around Reflected Water
Sun-Inspired Disc-Topped Museums
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Balanced Industrial Building Designs
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Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
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Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
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Mobile Glass Libraries
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Textured Glass Landmarks
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Vaulted Pink Complexes
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Steel Lighting Grid Interiors
A Lighting Grid Illuminates Monochromatic Miss Sixty Store by Nm3
Luminous Park Domes
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Bold Neon Fountain Installations
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Immersive Light Exhibits
Spencer Finch Exhibition Maps Time and Place Through Color and Light
Glow-in-the-Dark Prescription Bottles
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Local Geological History-Inspired Buildings
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Pink Fluted Concrete Apartments
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Soft Sculptural Illumination
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Architecturally Illuminated Structures
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Industrial Apartment Designs
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