This collection of top May 2015 architecture ideas center around bringing artistic elements into spaces. By putting a creative spin on interiors for both private and public structures, designers and architects continue to push boundaries and challenge traditional mindsets. This is especially seen in the public sector.
The top May 2015 architecture ideas span into grocery stores and green houses in addition to the more expected residences, workspaces and restaurants. By changing consumers' in-store experiences, companies are effectively shifting their attitudes in an attempt to compete with other businesses as well as online shops. Playful yet sophisticated, the designs featured in this collection will inspire many to ditch the ordinary for something much more extraordinary.
Top 75 Architecture Ideas in May
From Modern Mediterranean Mansions to Small-Batch Supermarkets:
Meghan Young — May 31, 2015 — Art & Design
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Sliding Wall Apartments
The 5:1 Apartment Uses a Motorized Wall to Switch Between Spaces
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Affordable Tiny Homes
This Well-Designed Tiny Home is Located In Vancouver
73
Theatrical Grocery Markets
Woolworths Food Embraces a Design That Shows Behind the Scenes Action
72
Modernist Country Cabins
Tomek Michalski Contemporary Cottage is Customized and Cozy
71
Vivid Kaleidoscopic Workplaces
The Candy Crush Offices in Stockholm Are a Colorful Cartoon Kingdom
70
Sustainable Solar Homes
The NexusHaus Relies on Solar Power to Meet Its Energy Needs
69
Shipping Container Offices
Hechingen Studio Uses Stacked Shipping Crates to Capture Sunlight
68
Vibrant Upscale Hostels
The Generator Paris Hostel Boasts Private Balconies and Hammocks
67
Off-Grid Vacation Homes
This Vacation Home in Hawaii Cost Only $23,000 to Build
66
Cultural Institution Cafes
Pennethorne’s Cafe and Bar is the Latest Eatery at Somerset House
65
Shipping Container Restaurants
The Smoky Park Supper Club is Built From 19 Shipping Containers
64
Contemporary Farmhouse Renovations
Gert Wingårdh's Remodeled Country Home is Rustically Modern
63
Submerged Luxury Homes
Dubai's Floating Seahorse Homes Offer Views of Underwater Marine Life
62
Gabled Timber Cottages
This Timber House in Rural Germany Boasts Custom Copper Fittings
61
Cafe-Inspired Tech Offices
This San Francisco Office Takes Its Design Cues from Coffee Shops
60
Dew-Harvesting Greenhouses
Roots Up Designs a Plant House that Waters Itself
59
Vibrant Statement Staircases
This Statement Staircase Illuminates a Private Home in Peru
58
Dizzying Design Pavilions
Artist Wolfgang Buttress Designed the UK Pavilion at the World Expo 2015
57
Sleek Scandinavian Apartments
This Stockholm Residence Celebrates Organic Materials
56
Contemporary Cabin Interiors
This Modern Family Home is Designed by Elisabeth Heier
55
Contemporary Scientific Offices
This Casual Moscow Office is Stylish in a Monochrome Color Scheme
54
Small-Batch Supermarkets
This Grocery Store Boasts a Herb Wall and a Soda Fountain
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Community Hub Supermarkets
This Award-Winning Whole Foods Austin Location is a Retail Playground
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Antiquated Alleyway Bars
This Shanghai Punch Bar Resembles an Old World Establishment
51
Graffiti-Covered Interiors
This Chic Hotel Restaurant Features a Doodle-Covered Interior
50
Gallery-Inspired Boutiques
The Shoe Gallery in Lithuania is Laid Out Like an Art Show
49
Modern Mediterranean Mansions
The Sardinera House by Ramon Esteve Estudio is Luxuriously Minimal
48
Sloped Japanese Homes
Roote's Inclined Family Residence Boasts Angular Design Details
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Modern Seafood Restaurants
This Fish and Chip Shop Boasts a Pristine Visual Branding Identity
46
Home Kitchen Cafes
The Homey Little Man Cafe Sits Inside a Former Post Office Building
45
Sustainable Timber Playgrounds
These Eco-Friendly Rocking Chair Animals are Playful & Attractive
44
Ultramodern Dental Clinics
This Japanese Dental Clinic Boasts a State-of-the-Art Minimal Design
43
Gold Nugget Architecture
This Futuristic Building Boasts a Facade of Gold Cladding
42
Curved Illuminated Buildings
The International Youth Culture Centre Building Glows With LED Lights
41
Sustainable Saharan Cities
The City Sand Tower Concept is Envisioned For the Sahara Desert
40
Energy-Saving Facades
This Smart Facade Blocks Light When Exposed to Strong Sunlight
39
Prismatic Music Offices
The Sony Madrid Offices Are a Rainbow-Colored Creative Haven
38
Insulated Tents
The Thermo Tent is the World's First Fully Insulated Tent
37
Graphic Architectural Prints
These Minimalist Posters Detail the Facades of Tel Aviv Buildings
36
Boutique Student Housing
This London Student Residence is Designed Like a Members-Only Club
35
Minimalist California Mansions
The Four Eyes House is Located in Coachella Valley, California
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Antiquated Restaurant Interiors
This Ghent Restaurant Boasts an Understated Yet Worldly Decor
33
Concert-Ready Workplaces
This Stylish Music Production Office Features a Leather DJ Booth
32
Medieval Church Cafes
This Amsterdam Cafe is Located Within the City's Oldest Building
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Retrofitted Hotel Lobbies
The Old Mill Hotel Belgrade Sits Within a Newly Transformed Building
30
Color-Coded Workplaces
The New Apostrophy's Office is a Corporate Crash Course for New Hires
29
Street Artist Residencies
Artist Fra.Biancoshock Has Created an Installation from Scaffolding
28
Pop Art Pharmacies
This Greek Pharmacy Design is Playful and Vibrant
27
Renovated Retro Drive-Thrus
A Hollywood Starbucks Location Takes Over a 1930s Gas Station
26
Art Gallery Headquarters
Facebook's MPK 20 was Designed by Frank Gehry
25
Steel Awning Facades
The New Miu Miu Tokyo Flagship Store is Understated and Box-Like
24
Geometrical Public Playgrounds
This Metal-Clad Playground Structure Boasts a Built-In Trampoline
23
Illuminated Architecture Exhibits
This Photo-Sculpture Exhibition by James Nizam Considers Memory
22
Ultramodern Elementary Classrooms
The LHM Kindergarten Project in Tokyo is Vibrant and Playful
21
Modernized Brand Headquarters
Nestle's New Milan Offices Gives Employees Lots of Working Options
20
Tangled Steel Facades
The Open Courts Sports Complex is a Community Enrichment Project
19
Nordic Timber Pavilions
This Mesmerizing Rosenborg Castle Installation
18
Dance-Inspired Sculptures
The Soundwave by Penda is a Vibrant Steel Installation in China
17
Abstract Arts Centers
This Concept for a Cirque du Soleil Theater is as Dynamic as the Show Within
16
Playful Gradient Facades
This Secondary School by Architect Philippe Gazeau is Ultramodern
15
Tree Trunk Houses
These Whitewashed Abodes are Whimsical, Sculptural and Reaching for the Sky
14
Portable Irish Pubs
The Shebeen is a Nifty Pub On Wheels
13
Layered Rectangular Architecture
The Villa Criss-Cross Envelope by OFIS Embraces Simplicity
12
Emerald Paneled Facades
This Restaurant by JYA-Architects Boasts an Exterior of Green Tiles
11
Modernized Factory Offices
This Converted Factory Office in Wisconsin Dates Back to the 1940s
10
Timber Bungalow Additions
This California Bungalow Boasts an Ultramodern Expansion
9
Sustainable Sand Shelters
The Flohara Desert City Concept is Envisioned For the Sahara Desert
8
Skii Resort Skyscrapers
Morphosis Architects Designed a Mirrored Hotel Tower
7
Temporary Mirrored Courtyards
This Year's Mindcraft Exhibition Features an Epic Courtyard Floor
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Mediterranean Yogurt Shops
Go Greek's Beverly Hills Yogurt Store Boasts a Flavorful Interior
5
Designer College Rebrands
Parsons New School for Design Has a New Look Thanks to Pentagram
4
Veil-Inspired Chapels
This Japanese Chapel is a Heavenly Spiritual Space
3
Wooden High-Rise Buildings
These Swedish Apartment Blocks Will Be Constructed From Wood
2
Shuttered Makerspace Ateliers
This Model-Making Workshop is Designed to Encourage Air Flow
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Sustainable Multiuse Centers
The Arnhem Rozet is a Stunning Multipurpose Community Space
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Colorfully Immersive Retail Experiences
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Plant-Covered Concrete Homes
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Panoramic Scenic Dreamy Homes
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Vibrant Milanese Apartments
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Mid-Century Nostalgic Hotel Redesigns
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Vibrant Multi-Level Office Designs
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Rejuvenated Retail Buildings
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Philosophical Residential Skyscrapers
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Japanese Inn-Inspired Micro Apartments
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Brutalist-Inspired Suburban Apartments
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Tonal Brick-Designed Housing Blocks
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Moroccan-Inspired London Townhouse
PL Studio Adorns a London Home with Bright Colors and Patterns
Bright Tranquil Residential Designs
Sivak+Partners Designs the Mlynchik Residence Nearby Kyiv
Renovated Compact Loft Apartments
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Earthy Tonal Relaxing Villas
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Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
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Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing
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Colorful Metaverse Cities
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Modern-Updated Traditional Homes
KiKi ARCHi Designs the Skip House in the Middle of Beijing
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Dynamic Organic Store Displays
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Transformed Historic Bank Buildings
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Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
This Cultural Center Seamlessly Blends Into its Surroundings
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Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
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Kitchen-Focused Renovated Apartments
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Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
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Playfully Angular House Designs
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Balanced Grass-Topped Homes
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Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
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