With new buildings and condominiums popping up every single day, standing out among the plethora of structures can be challenging, which is why these neon architectural designs are using illumination to make a greater visual impression.
While neon lights are often used to accentuate restaurants or local retailers, these buildings are taking neon lights to a whole new level by showcasing it on a much grander scale. A great way to add a fun and eye-catching allure to a traditional building, especially at night, these neon architectural designs are sure to stop people in their tracks with their use of blindingly bold colors.
From neon housing pavilions to electric pedestrian overpasses, these eye-catching architectural designs are showcasing the kinds of abstract techniques that designers are using to enhance ordinary structures with more appeal.
32 Neon Architectural Designs
From LED Honeycomb Structures to Responsive Light Installations:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 3, 2014 — Art & Design
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Brilliant LED Installs
Italian Light Sculpture Festival Features Illuminated Architecture
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Neon Block Rooms
Simone Micheli Displays Fresh Designs at Milan Design Week 2010
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Galactic Neon Interiors
The Space Age Decor of the i-Suite Hotel in Italy
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Bubbling Cave Spas
The Atomic Spa Suisse Brings Relaxation to the Future
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Illuminated Luminariums
The EXXOPOLIS Luminarium is an Exhibition of Inflatable Domes
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Neon Bars
Muse Bar by HEAD Architecture in China is a Hot Spot
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Incandescent Igloos
The Bibigloo by Bibi is a Glowing Structure Made Entirely out of Plastic Jugs
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Color-Changing Architecture
This Building in Seoul has Light Up Windows That Change Color
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Wave-Like Pavilions
China's Pavilion for Milan Expo 2015 Has a Flowing Design
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Cratered Cylindrical Accommodations
The Fletcher Hotel by Benthem Crouwel Architekten is Sci-Fi
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Responsive Light Installations
The Cinimod Studio Tunnel Boasts Interactive Illumination
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Colorfully Illuminated Overpasses
The Rainbow Bridge Glows Whimsically in the Night
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Holey Bars
Maison Du Champagne Bar in HK has Distinct Design
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LED Honeycomb Structures
Chris Knapp's Cellular Tessellation Installation is Fuelled by Geometry
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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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Lantern-Illuminated Interiors
The Design Agency Fills the Generator Hostel with Lavish Warmth
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Interior-Contrasting Wineries
La Cabuche in Switzerland by Bureau A Firm has an Opposing Interior
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Electric Pedestrian Overpasses
The DSSH Bridge is Sustainable, Dynamic and Visually Impressive
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Otherworldly Undersea Interiors
'Aquamarine' Spa Salon by Julia Musienko is a Neon Wonderland
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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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Giant Swiss Planetariums
The Swiss Museum of Transport's Planetarium is Getting a Refurbishment
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Draped Illumination Sculptures
The Pleix Installation Comments on a Technology-Obsessed Society
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Illuminated Kaleidoscopic Mosques
The Nasir Al-Molk Mosque is Illuminated with Color Every Morning
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Neon Housing Pavilions
The Shelter Island House by Stamberg Aferiat and Associates is Vividly Bold
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Fantasy World Patisseries
Zumbo by Elenberg Fraser School Has Surreal Qualities
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Playful Neon Crawlspaces
Check Out this Cool Converted Library for Kids
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Illuminated Water Towers
Brunce Munro Gives Salisbury Cathedral a Luminous Makeover
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Illuminated Ephemeral Bridges
The Sölvesborg Bridge Uses Lights to Show Off its Dramatic Arch
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Royal Red Arc Installations
Red Arches Were Installed at the Portuguese Presidential Residence
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Massive Puzzle Block Buildings
The Ars Electronic Building is a Playable Rubiks Cube
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Personalized Light Art Installations
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Vibrant Public London Fountains
Neon Introduces a Sculptural Water Feature in London
Luminous Gloss-Inspired Installations
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Architectural Lighting Solutions
Flos Emphasized Lighting Innovation and Artistic Expression
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Hedge and Arbour House by Studio Bright Merges Garden and Architecture
Kinetic Interaction Pavilions
The Transmutation Observatory Makes Architecture Responsive
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
Architecturally Stunning Cultural Landmarks
OPEN Architecture Designs the Functional Sun Tower
Silkworm-Inspired Lamps
Phantom Lighting by Simon Legald Blends Soft Texture with Sculptural Glow
Traffic Light-Inspired Benches
Muddycap's Traffic Light Bench Mimics a Street Signals
Hybrid Chair Lamps
Art-Chitecture Furniture System Turns a Chair into a Glowing Floor Lamp
Washi Paper-Inspired Lighting
The Shining a Light Exhibit Spotlights Gabriel Tan & Gen Taniguchi
Retrospective Lighting Exhibitions
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Lumens Unveils an Experience Designer Residency in San Francisco
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Hauvette & Madani Architecture Uses Nature as a Frame in Paris Apartment
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Blue Green Works Presents the Playful & Eye-Catching Daisy Sconce
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Italian Embassy London Renovation Highlights a Curated Design
Interactive Timeline Visuals
Modern NeoGlass Timeline UI Enhances Presentations With Neon Glass
Protein-Inspired Architecture
Folded Protein Molecule Research & Exhibition Rethinks Structure
Sculptural Outdoor Lighting
Lodes Introduces a Refined Outdoor Collection Balancing Art & Function
Expandable Ceiling Lamps
Architect’s Lamp by Oliver Michl Uses Scissor Structure to Adjust Span
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
Glossy Ceramic-Pillared Restaurant Designs
North End Design Creates the Town Restaurant
Color-Shifting Art Museums
Team BLDG Designs the The Quartet – Songzhuang Z Museum
Sustainable Retail Interiors
Sheep Inc London Store Uses Sculptural Displays & Graphic Art
Innovative Steel Laneway Houses
Weiss Architecture & Urbanism Limited Presents a Striking Project
Lighthouse-Resembling Urban Buildings
Safdir Architecture Designs the Old Port Square in Portland
Delicate Lighting Collection Designs
Luminaire Authentik Introduced Its Pivoine Lighting Capsule
Contemporary Tropical Architecture Projects
PAON Architects Present the Khun Atiruj Residence
Glowing Sphere Art Pavilions
RAU Architects and Tellart Preset the Netherlands Pavilion
Multicultural Bright Historic Museums
MAD Architects Designst he Fenix Project in Rotterdam
3d-Printed Pavilion Structures
Superlimão Pavilion Features in Pátio Metrópole
Retail Design Landmarks
D14.2 Concept Store in Oslo Rethinks the Shopping Experience
Playful Apartment Makeovers
The Onda Apartment Reimagines an ’80s Layout with Fluid Form and Color
High-Performance Residential LED Lighting
GE Lighting Debuts the Light + Form & Refreshes reveal®
Light-Filled Alpine Lofts
The Omarama Attic Apartment by NOA Celebrates Travel and Views
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
Eclipse-Themed Rooftop Artworks
James Tapscott's Arc ZERO: Eclipse is Visually Stunning
Detroit Tower Redevelopments
SHOP Architects’ Hudson’s Detroit Highlights Civicr Regeneration
Residential Tower Textured Facades
Belden Brick Creates a Textured Facade for Residental Tower
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
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Elegant Metal Perforated Lamps
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The Folding Landscape Pavilion Turns Design into a Living Lens
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HE.D Group Reshapes Kyiv’s LBtM Shop with Light and Poetic Details
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Illuminated Curved Home Extensions
Cereus House Blends Heritage with Luminous Curved Additions
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Hotel Hans Introduces a New Hospitality Building with Sharp Geometric Forms
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Studio Bright Extends the St Mary's Coptic Church in Melbourne
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Sophisticated Government Office Designs
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Ceramic Tile Wall Lights
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Pastel Tonal Apartment Blocks
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Stunningly Intricate Light Installations
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Senior Housing Projects
The Ellen Browning Building by Hacker Architects Brings Ribbed Cladding
Comprehensive Home Illumination Collectons
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PH8 Penthouse Reinterprets the Mid-Century Modern in Medellín’s Skyline
Recycled Lighting Designs
The Nytt Lys Collection Presents Lighting Made from Reclaimed Materials
Urban Data Landmarks
Spark 761 Ai Data Centre Presents a Transparent Civic Computing Facility
Modular Mood Seating
The Lumen chair highlights modern seating that doubles as lighting
Graphic Lighting Systems
The PYL Lighting Capsule by Marie & Alexandre Evokes Structure & Purity
Building Plan Design Exhibitions
Jean Nouvel Created a New Exhibition to Highlight His New Project
Pavilion-Style Art Homes
Casa Galeria by BLOCO Architects Merges Living and Gallery Space
Interactive Public Pavilions
The Radius Transformation Pavilion Lets Visitors Shape Space
Building-Nestled Compact Cafes
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Bold Bright Burger Restaurants
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Adaptive Industrial Galleries
Spazio Leone Transforms a Victorian Factory into a Showroom
Bold Architectural Renovations
Flat Iron House Showcases a Sculptural Staircase as Its Centrepiece
Steel Lighting Grid Interiors
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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
Printed Circuit Sconces
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Soft Sculptural Illumination
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Architecturally Illuminated Structures
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Office Event Initiatives
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Public Pavilion Architecture
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Industrial Apartment Designs
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