Despite their confusing appearance and the fact that you can literally get lost inside them, maze-like structures are incredibly popular in the architecture and design worlds.
Mazes are fascinating because people are drawn to exploring them even when they know they're going to have a hard time fining their way out. But there's something amazing about the experience, which is why maze-like structures and elements are timeless in their popularity.
Maze-like structures exist in all shapes of sizes. There have been examples of department stores using maze-inspired architecture to keep customers browsing for products. Imaginative artists have even constructed surprisingly visually pleasing mazes using rows of cardboard boxes.
Clearly, there's something about these maze-like structures that enables them to seamlessly combine functionality and aesthetics, making them a popular choice for architects and designers of different persuasions.
12 Amazing Maze-Like Structures
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Maze-Filled Minimalist Houses
The House of Hyogo Cascades Through Stairs and Slopes
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Cubic Labyrinth Interiors
The JAIST Gallery Design is Inspired by Cryptic Puzzles
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Sleek Structural Mazes
The Biomedical Research Center by Behles & Jochimsen Architects is Complex
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Labyrinth Abodes
Maison L is an Eco Mansion With Medieval Inspirations
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Minimal Labyrinth Spaces
The ‘AA House’ By MVN Arquitectos is a Maze of Elegant Archit
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Intricate Grid Interiors
Stills Flagship Store by Doepel Strijkers Features Elaborate Lattices
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Maze-Like Flagship Stores
The Coach Flagship Store in Tokyo was Reinvented by OMA Firm
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Crimson-Maze Storage Constructions
The Locker Room by Belsize Architects Enhances Exposed Columns
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Cardboard Maze Exhibits
Michelangelo Pistoletto's Mirror of Judgment is Divinely Disorienting
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Glass Box Labyrinths
The Cubed Maze3 Concept is Completely Transparent
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Enormous Maze Cultural Attractions
The Labirinto Della Masone is More Than Just a Labyrinth
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Stone Maze Memorials
The Wall of Memory Pays Homage to Deceased Nuns
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Giant Luggage Pop-Up Shops
The Brothers Suitcase Store Travels Around Sweden
Industrial Eco Art
Cal Lane Turns Blue Collar Items into Green Art
Open-Plan Garage Abodes
Harley in da House Lures Vehicles into the Living Room
34 Building Block Habitats
From LEGO Cathedrals to Jenga-Inspired Architecture
Expansive Modernistic Attics
This Swedish Apartment is Spacious and Inspiring
Creativity-Charged Cafes
BASE camp by Nest One is a Cutting-Edge Workspace
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
Post-Apocalyptic Photography
Chris Luckhardt Captures Eerie Photos of Urban Exploration
Royal Embassy Accommodations
The Das Stue Hotel is Full of Sophisticated Grandeur
Personality-Reflecting Home Designs
The Apartment Anatole France was Made to Identify with Clients
Sustainable Super Stadiums
The Grand Stade de Casablanca is a Monolithic Eco Sports Structure
Green Home Workspaces
The Intexure Architects Office Home is a Harmonious Construction
Immaculate Contemporary Abodes
The Modern Dream Home in The Forest is a True Paradise
Loft-Inspired Luxury Offices
The Lane Crawford Joyce Group Headquarters Channels Global Culture
Hieroglyphic-Like Parking Lots
MEI Architecture's Block 11 is Cultural and Eco-Conscious
Digital Pop-Up Shops
The eBay x Kate Spade Saturday Storefront Offers Offline Purchases
Perforated Java Joints
The LOFF Meltino Bar & Lounge Uses Coffee as Its Conceptual Inspiration
Arboreal Lattice Ledges
The Esedra Domino Shelf Draws Branchlike Shadows Indoors
Minimalist Sci-Fi Athenaeums
The Vennesla Library and Culture House Belongs in the 22nd Century
$40 Million Thrill Rides
Takabisha in Japan is the World's Steepest Roller Coaster
Pixelated Panel Interiors
G Clinic 7F Features Contemporary Partitions for Patient Privacy
Modern Whimsical Accommodations
The B4 Hotel by Simone Micheli is Wacky and Wonderful
Blooming Atrium Installations
The Flower Lanterns by Ballistic Architecture Machine Hover Annually
Submerged Sustainable Housing
The Meadow House by Ian Macdonald is an Ingenious Eco Home
Molten Metal Morphitecture
This Tokyo Night Club Merges Sculpture and Architecture
Extravagant Environmentally Conscious Homes
This Silberstein Designed Pad is Paradise In and Out
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
Hollow Apartment Buildings
Rex Architecture's Yongsan Towers Are Pitted
Seasonal Symbolism Shops
The WUHAO Curated Shop by Isabelle Pascal Depicts the Sentiment of Change
Extravagent Soccer Club Getaways
Real Madrid Resort Island Kicks Up the United Arab Emirates
Scribbled Paper-Like Interiors
The Ubojnia & XII Collection is Deceptively Dioramic
Floating Glass Homes
The Modern Houseboat Offers a Short and Unusual Getaway
Prodigious Accessory Pavilions
Beijing World Jewelry Expo is an Epic Edifice to Exhibit Tiny Items
Elegant Renovated Farmhouses
This Dual-Space Design is Functional and Easy on the Eyes
Art Museum Skate Shops
The Nike Bowery Stadium 'The Wave' Exhibit is a Surf and Skate Oasis
Idyllic Eco Pools
The Billabong By Phillip Johnson is a Green Backyard Paradise
Swirling Head Sculptures
Artist Manolo Valdes Creates Outdoor Exhibit for the NY Botanical Gardens
Angular Stairway Stores
The Design Collective Shop Features Geometric Elements
Surreal Silk Vortexes
Akiko Ikeuchi's Knotted Thread is Intricately Delicate
Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
Surreal Architectural Optical Illusions
The Regina Silveira Series Redefines Interior Decor
Lavish Lattice Train Stations
Tianjin's High Speed Rail Station is a Transit Cathedral of Light
Shipping Container Eateries
Los Sopranos by Pedro Scattarella Redefines Reclaimed Design
Composed Cubic Constructions
The Housing in Onmae by VIDZ Architects is Grid-Like
Bathtub-Shaped Museums
Amsterdam's Stedelijk Museum Boasts a Fixture-Resembling Extension
Boutique Hotel Hospitals
'Two Create' Makes the Birmingham Young Persons Unit Hip and Livable
Revitalized Work Spaces
The Kirchplatz Office near Basel, Switzerland is Simply Stunning
Caged Clothing Stores
The Stills Store by Doepel Strijkers Architects is Boldly Branded
Angular Facade Architecture
The Vanke Triple V Gallery Features Linear Accents
Protruding Lakeside Residences
This Private Abode Offers Panoramic Lake Views and Relaxation
Agriculturally Blended Architecture
Acadia Parish Conference Center Becomes Part of the Farmscape
Colossal Columnal Architecture
The Seoul International Train Station Defines Spaces with Posts
Warped Hexagon Facades
Exterior of the Pushkinsky Cinema Features an Open Air Lattice Pattern
Cultured Travel Campaigns
The Hong Kong International Airport Advocates 'Art in Airport'
Jock-Inclined Furniture
Tom Chung Creates Sports-Inspired Designs
Markedly Open Abodes
The Robinson Road House is Barren
Contemporary Concrete Galleries
Pitsou Kedem Designs Stylish Showroom for B&B Italia
Ghostly Theme Park Portraits
The Architizer Abandoned Amusement Park Series is Sadly Nostalgic
Undulating Metal Installations
Draper by Rob Ley Passes Through Five Floors of a Building
Shipping Palette Retailers
The CLAE Pop-Up Shop is Designed With Sustainability in Mind
A-Maze-ing Salt Exhibits (UPDATE)
These Salt Mazes by Motoi Yamamoto Will Blow Your Mind
Buccaneer-Inspired Homes
The Australian Pirates Bay House Features Elegant Uses of Wood
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
Minimalist Geometric Shops
The Neil Barrett Shop Designed by Zaha Hadid Architects is Stunning
Eco-Friedly Institutes
Myrtle Hall Effectively Juggles Fuctional and Environmental Concerns
Alchemy Marionette Sculptures
Antonio Barros Carvalho Creates Stringed Puppets With Lab Equipment
Compressed Theme Park Cubes
This Amusement Park Art Condenses a Theme Park into a Cube
Pockmarked Monolithic Museums
The Zoo Basel Ozeanium Looks Like an Eroded Underwater Boulder
Kaleidoscopic Parking Lots
The 72DP Mural Brings Vibrant Colors to a Drab Space
Refurbished Hoop Centers
The Nike Basketball Masaryk Gym Gets a Major Makeover
Homey Hospitals
Maggie's Centre is Given a Contemporary Renovation and Extension
Tangled Steel Stairways
Rochebaudin by Archiplein Incorporates a Chaotic Staircase
Patient-Lifting Androids
The 'Medirobot' Medical Robotic Assistant Eliminates Discomfort
Intricate Ceiling Photography
Richard Silver NYC Church Panoramas Let Us Appreciate its Interior
Cubic Shelving Boutiques
Bianco Nero by NI&Co. Architects Maximizes Spacial Capabilities
Day Care Coffee Shops
Daisies Cafe is for People with Mental Illness & Learning Disabilities
Giant Aluminium Spheres
'Nouaison' by Hoberman Associates is a Tribute to Wine Making
Oxygen Hospitals for Pets
O2 Doghouse
Knotted Home Ads
The ATSS Burglar Alarm System Campaign is All Twists and Turns
Lip-Shaped Lavatory Retailers
The Tom Rebl Flagship Store Features an Unconventional Design
Behemoth Arcade Games
The Giant Google Xoom Labyrinth Steals the Show at Google I/O 2011
Amusement Park-Inspired Seating
Rollercoaster by Interval Architects Takes Relaxers on a Ride
Restored Renaissance Accommodations
The Luxurious Florence Hotel was Built as a Villa in the 1400s
Meandering Marina Architecture
Pier 27 by Vidhi Patel Explores the Inconsistency of Circulation
Lattice-Skinned Schools
Dress Code by Complex City Explores Creative Structural Cladding
Zig Zag Hospital Designs
The Copenhagen Healthcare Centre Features Angular Accents
Virtual Skater Enviros
Take a Ride in the Electroland 'Skate 1.0' Skateboard Park
Monumental Moments Memorials
Google's Memories for the Future Remembers the 2011 Japan Earthquake
Straw Bale Houses
Ecoville Architects Construct a Residential Home Out of Boxes of Hay
Building Block Architecture
The 'Build Up Japan' Project Creates the Metropolis Out of LEGO
Renovated Holy Houses
Zecc Architects Makes Old Church a Home With a Few Altarations
Classy Glassy Buildings
The Cyan Building is Friendly on the Eyes and the Environment
Contemporary Snow Queen Canopies
Karako Bedroom Interior Harkens to Bygone Boudoirs
Compact Storage-Savvy Abodes
The Net Zero Energy Modern House by Klopf is Incredibly Organized
Monarchic Theme Parks
Seibu Amusement Park Lets Guests Play King for a Day
Wizard Visage Labyrinths
The 'Maize Maze' is Shaped Like Harry Potter's Famous Face
Lumber Lattice Walkways
The Stretch Urban Campus Connector Treats Timber Like Thread
Spy-Inspired Menswear Shops
The Thom Browne Store by Wonderwall is Cleverly Hidden
Gigantic Theme Park Costumes
This Disneyland Map Cosplay is Ideal for Amusement Park Enthusiasts
Rustic Exterior Metropolitan Homes
The Folly Farm House is a Blend of Rugged and Chic Elements
Monumental Black Layered Blocks
The Behemoth by Jason Martin is a Massive Cork Structure
13 Lovely Lattices
From Leather Lattice Chairs to Latticed Ceramics
$4,000 Reflections
The Commonwealth 'Smolten Mirror' is an Elegant and Unique Work of Art
Designer-Chic Med Packs
The Best Made Small First Aid Kit Packs Health Essentials & Style
Anime Themed Hospitals
Cute Deliveries At The Hello Kitty Maternity Ward