While the shape of a building can have a significant impact on its overall appearance, adding texture and artistic designs to the exterior walls can serve to make a bold visual impact, and these patterned architectural structures are some great examples of visually unique designs.
Checkered designs and shapes of hearts or pop culture references are often the types of things people would associate with clothing items or home decor. These unique architectural structures however, have all incorporated some sort of creative design aesthetic, utilizing a wide array of patterns and textural techniques to make these buildings pop with a visually eclectic exterior appearance.
From buildings that feature unique square cut-outs to those that showcase eccentric coral reef designs, these patterned architectural structures will definitely make a bold visual impression with its use of quirky and offbeat artistic designs.
45 Patterned Architectural Structures
From Textural Ribbon Displays to Square Motif Structures:
Tana Makmanee — Aug 14, 2013 — Art & Design
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Coral Reef Restaurants
Entering Urban Interiorites is Like Setting Foot in a Whale's Mouth
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Liquified Exteriors
The H2O Building by Axis Mundi Architects Imitates Rippling Water
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Fashion Designer Dwellings
The Milano Residences Will Be Designed by Versace Home
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Chevron-Patterned Buildings
520 West 28th Street is Zaha Hadid's First NYC High Line Commission
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Honeycomb Abodes
Karim Rashid Unveils His Latest Design in Cairo
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Dizzyingly Patterned Architecture
The Ravensbourne College Holds Digital Media & Design Faculties
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Abstract Expressionist Architecture
Wintergarden Shopping Center Facade Resembles a Pollock Piece
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Geometric Architecture Captures
The Nick Frank Mira Series is Modern and Breathtaking
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Prickly Hot-Spots
The Bluetube Bar by Dose is Made From Recycled Materials
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Light Mimicking Structures
The Sun Shadow Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Solar-Powered
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Textural Ribbon Displays
The Picnic by Raw Edges is Displayed at Stockholm Design Week
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Geometric Architectural Captures
Reves D'Urbanisme by Mathieu Coquerelle Captures Patterns
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Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
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Epic Pixelated Buildings
The Frog Queen Headquarters in a Low Resolution Design
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Metallic Couture Wallpaper
Module H by Shigeru Ban Joins Forces With Hermès to Create Home De
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Square Motif Structures
Sako Architects' Cube Tube is Futuristically Minimalist
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Patterned Storefront Displays
The New Tokyo Coach Store Showcases Shelves in an Artistic Manner
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Folded Origami Facades
The Origami Office by Manuelle Gautrand is Enticing
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Obtrusive Orb Museums
The Ordos Museum by MAD Architects is a Spectacle On the Outside as Well
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Warped Hexagon Facades
Exterior of the Pushkinsky Cinema Features an Open Air Lattice Pattern
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Latticed Rotundas
David Trubridge Presents the Dream Space Dome, a Quiet Place to Relax in Nature
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Captivating Luminous Cathedrals
The Luminarie De Cagna is Blindingly Beautiful
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Shimmering Sacred Sanctuaries
The Iceland Hallgrímskirkja Church Flickers as a Beacon
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Chromatic Geometric Interiors
The St. Mary's School is Inspired by a Blooming Tree Theme
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Fabric-Covered Flats
Hertl Architekten Reskins an Apartment with Draped Drapes
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Optical Illusion Architecture
This Solar Powered Home Attempts to Trick the Eye
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Texturized Modern Castles
The Kanayama Community Center by Kengo Kuma
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Tree Fungus Terraces
The Quai de la Graille Provides Balconies That Appear to Have Mushroomed Out
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Bold Outdoor Wallpaper
Wall & Deco Helps Turn Your Home into a Personalized Oasis
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Quirky Cop Quarters
The Koban Police Station by Klein Dytham Architecture is Whimsically Designed
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Lace-Patterned Concrete
The 'Nottingham Contemporary' is a Modernized Warehouse for Art
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Slit-Like Sculptural Partitions
The Expandable Surface Wall Design is Ornate and Modular
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Victorian Perfume Retailers
The Diptyque London Store by Christopher Jenner Reinvents Luxury
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Unique Modular Patterns
These Ditto Modular Panels Give Designers New Possibilities
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Speckled Superstructures
The Polka-Dotted Lightmos Thonglor by Architectkidd
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Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt
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Piled Domino Building Designs
Main Point Karlin Office Building Features Artsy Exterior
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Electric-Hued Education Centers
The L’École Polyvale Claude Bernard Makes Learning Fun
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Tortoiseshell Bicycle Shelters
Bankside Bikeshed Creates a Coherent Cyclist Community
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Restored City Streams
Buro Sent En Co's Roombeek 'The Brook' Uncovers a Natural Waterway
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Metal Nest Exteriors
The Manny Building is Covered in Aluminum Bars
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Modern Solitude-Seeking Towers
The Interactive Segmented Cocoon Promotes Fun and Solitude
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Life-Size 8-Bit Recreations
Enjoy Massive Retro Pixelated Images in HESAV S'Anime Time-Lapse Video
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Pixelated Scaffolding Installations
Marcos Zotes' PIXEL CLOUD Visualizes an Unstable Economy
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Fishnet Structures
The Mobile Performance Venue Wins at the World Architecture Festival
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Darkly Demure Portraits
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Paper Garden Installations
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Home-Inspired Public Sculptures
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Unsettling Surreal Paintings
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Modern Monastery Remodels
The Sant Francesc Convent Mashes Medieval Architecture with Contemporary
Long Exposure Landscape Photography
These Photographs by Samuel Burns Take Hours to Capture
Deceptive Concrete Residences
The AV House by BAK Arquitectos Shows Cement Can Have Warmth
Undulating Ceiling Installations
Paper Chandeliers by Cristina Parreno Architecture is Spectacular
Sizable Scalloped Installations
The Bouroullec Clouds Exhibition Towers Above
Sprawling Tabloid Exhibits
The Yun-Woo Choi Newspaper Sculptures Are Made with Paper
Wearable Skeletal Cages
Body Jewelry by Stephanie Bila Exemplifies Avant-Garde Design
Body Module Cinemas
The Centipede Cinema by Bartlett School of Architecture Encompasses Guests
Upside Down Boutiques
Malafor's Reversal Shop Design is Turning Fashion on Its Head
Posh Kitchenware Pop-Up Stores
The Umami Mart Pop-Up Shop Opens Up in Oakland with Sophistication
Glowing Electric Sneakers
The Neon Converses from Etsy Will Light up the Night Sky
Affordable Lavish Inns
Hostal La Buena Vida Lets You Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank
Public Toilet Diners
The Attendant London Cafe Transforms Restroom into Restaurant
Jenga-Like Towers
Benguela 88 by Ooda is Made Up of Giant Asymmetrical Blocks
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
Eclectically Retro Eateries
The Matto Bar and Pizzeria is Cozy and Rustic
Living Material Modern Homes
The DAPstockhom Villa Midgard is Made From Organic Materials
Paint Drip Installations
The Malanie Rothschild Exhibit Splatters Materials on to Canvas
Hollow Apartment Buildings
Rex Architecture's Yongsan Towers Are Pitted
Ornate Geometric Installations
Artist Simeon Nelson Plays with Conflicting Art Forms
Mod Musculature Mansions
The Bundle House is a Formal Experiment in Manipulating a Flat Site
Dynamic Warped Architecture
The Emporia's Unusual Architecture Gives Way to an Unexpected Twist
Abandoned Sanatorium Photography
Malaise by Christian Schmeer Captures an Old Haunting Hospital
Floating Origami Structures
The Lifeboat Exhibit Was Made for Australia's Sculpture by the Sea
Roof-Raising Residences
Javier Corvalan Designs a Home with a Unique Self-Ventilation System
Retro Pixelated Wallpapers
Alain Vonck Graphics are Totally Rad
White Wave Abodes
The Haus am Weinberg by UNStudio Stands Out in the Countryside
Skeletal Sartorial Exhibitions
The Iris Van Herpen Exhibit Showcases Futuristic Designs
Twist Tie Toys
Shota Katsube Fashions Action Figures Out of Common Kitchen Fasteners
Solo Window Residences
The Idokoro House by mA-Style Architects is Deceivingly Minimalist
Manipulated Public Area Photography
Robert Rickhoff Plays With Urban Planning for Funny Results
Alluring Metro Photography
The Nick Frank Subway Series Finds Visionary Beauty Underground
Shutter-Shifting Solariums
The Transmutation Pavilion is an Eco-Friendly Sight Seeing Spot
Tapered Hexagonal Towers
The KAUST Breakwater Beacon Provides Cool Location for University Events
Luxury Urban Retreats
The Bingham Hotel Provides a City Getaway from Central London
Monochromatic Modular Architecture
The Joel Tjintjelaar Photography Explores Abstract Expression
Angular Stairway Stores
The Design Collective Shop Features Geometric Elements
Contemporary Fashion Cafes
The Maison Kitsune Tokyo Store is an Intergrated Model
Luxe Artist-Inspired Interiors
The N Tyler Singapore Shop by Upstairs Pays Homage to Damien Hirst
Eternity Puzzle-Inspired Architecture
The Perth Arena is Futuristically Faceted
Tonal Technicolor Installations
The Light Show at Hayward Gallery Exhibits Illustrious Art Pieces
Shipping Container Eateries
Los Sopranos by Pedro Scattarella Redefines Reclaimed Design
Light Mimicking Structures
The Sun Shadow Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Solar-Powered
Twisting Cork Coffee Shops
The Dark Design Group Summer Cafe is Temporary and Budget-Proofed
Curvy Aluminum Schools
Massimiliano and Doriana Fuksas Create the 'Lycée Georges Frêche'
Surreal Food Photography
The Foodist Manifesto Series Features a Mad-Scientist Twist
Interactive Magnetic Wallpaper
MagScapes Makes Interior Design as Easy as Playing With Stickers
Sci-Fi Angular Abodes
The Hironaka House by Ken Yokogawa Brings Bold Architecture to the Suburbs
Red-Topped Museums
The D.Gallery by Point b Design is a Nature-Surrounded Art Wonder
Weather Distorted Facades
The Brisbane Airport Kinetic Parking Garage Transforms with Wind
Cranial Concert Venues
The Celeton Excessive Music Hall Embodies the Sensory Experience of Sound
Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
Stacked Shirt Shops
The Uniqlo Ginza by Wonderwall Inc. Highlights Transparent Design
Twisted Worship Center Captures
The 'Deconstructing the Churches' Series is Kaleidoscopic
Foldable Green Paneled Abodes
The M-Velope by Michael Jantzen is a Sustainable Art Structure
Swirling Technicolor Structures
The Fabric Transformation Pavilion Constantly Changes Color
Transportable Tourist Abodes
The Transportable Hotel by Jose Pequeno Can Pop Up Anywhere
Inside-Out Art Installations
Mike Newson's Polymorphia Depicts the People Inside of Buildings
Leadership Learning Institutes
The Social Enterprise Academy in Scotland Delivers the Goods
Cartoonish Lumber Artworks
The Richard Woods: D.I.Y. Exhibit Pokes Fun at the Cult of Renovation
Chic Cannabis Cafes
The Hi/Lo by Workshop of Wonders Allows Visitors to Escape
Versatile Slotted Shelving
The B-OK by Marica Vizzuso Folds Out into a Room Divider
Deep Sea Vacation Dwellings
The Water Discus Hotel Lets Patrons Literally Sleep with the Fishes
Multi-Purpose Faucet Stations
The Tim Odom Ideal Kitchen is a Remarkably Efficient Design
Breathtaking Cube Constructions
La Liberté in Groningen, The Netherlands Could Not be More Bo
Clouded Ceiling Eateries
The Ho-Hum Restaurant by M4 Features Artful Spacial Elements
Captivating Checkerboard Structures
The Adult Education Center by CEBRA Features Cubed Accents
Abstract Abode Architecture
'Deconstructing The Houses' Features Twisted Homes
Bubbling Basilica Architecture
The Church of Reformation Dissolves Stricter Concepts of Ritual
Punctured Coral Pavilions
'From Shade to Shadows' Explores the Effect of a Shifting Light Source
Kite Aerial Photography
Charles C. Benton Combines Two Hobbies to Capture Spectacular Views
Caged Couture Shops
The Martagon Store by Reiichi Ikeda Features Metallic Framing Accents
Wild Woven Cubicles
E-scape Personal Work Spaces Can Be Arranged in Multiple Ways
Sleek Sustainable Eateries
The Beef Bar in Mexico City Puts Focus on Lush Greenery
Futuristic Illumination Installations
The Luminous Field by Luftwerk Takes on a Sci-Fi Inspiration
Escher-Inspired Eateries
The Joey Ho Design Limited 'The Room' Restaurant is Mind-Boggling
Mobile Greenhouse Automobiles
The CompassGreen Truck Aims to Spread Agricultural Awareness
Sky-High Landscape Snaps
Photographer Vitaliy Raskalov Captures Dizzying Displays from Up Above
Winged Roof Residences
The Bird House by Alberto Rubio is Open, Airy and Luxurious
Rorschach Test Inspired Renderings
Reformed by Michael Jantzen is a Mind-Bending Photo Collage
Towering Fisherman Paintings
Hendrik Beikirch Mural is Tallest in All of Asia
Minimalist Sushi Platters
The Masu Serving Board's Cantilevered Design Looks Like Its Floating
Captivating Checkerboard Constructions
BTV Branch Innsbruck by Rainer Köberl Boasts a Chic Fa
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
Critical Wall Treatments
The Adam Parker Smith Installation Takes on Societal Issues
Colorful Kinder Schools
Palatre & Leclere Make a Coloring Book Come to Life
Modernized Rustic Residences
The Cowshed House by Carterwilliamson Architects is Full of History
Optical Illusion Openings
The Burberry Chicago Flagship Store Lines Up the Trenches
Fairytale-Inspired Restaurants
Warownia is a Jagged and Surreal Interior by Karina Wiciak
Floral Fairytale Designer Storefronts
The Dior Beverly Hills Location has Been Revamped
Minimalist Eyewear Shops
The Mykita Berlin Store Features a Sleek and Sterile Design Concept
Sprawling Nantucket Estates
The Squam Residence by J. Brown Builders Pays Homage to History
Bowling-Inspired Bar Cafes
The Nicky’s Food & Drinks Eatery Embraces the Popular Pastime
Storefront Mimicking Websites
The KFC Menu is Now Available for Online Ordering
Pop Art-Inspired Eateries
The Shumis Pizzeria Takes Cues From Warhol
Art Installation Photoblogs
The Installator Tumblr Shows the Painstaking Process of Exhibit Setups
Matrix-Like Trompe L'oeils
American Artist Damien Gilley Creates Mind-Boggling Illusory Blueprints
Nativity Calendar Storefronts
The Fred Perry Windows by XAGStudio Show Seasonal Spirit
3D Typography Furnishings (UPDATE)
These Sascha Grewe Designs Let You Spell While You Sit
Jaggedly Geometric Buildings
The Solar Carve Tower Has a Striking Faceted Facade
Shack-Inspired Schools
The Study Centre by StudioTacloban is Nature-Infused
Texture-Enriched Textile Exhibits
Momentané by Ronan and Erwan Bouroullec Displays Designer
Detailed Chalkboard Floors
Swept Away by Linda Florence is All it is Chalked Up to Be
Spherical Ring-Shaped Sitting Solutions
Circular Formations by Michael Jantzen are Geometric
Luxe Londoner Photography
Val Dolezal by Balint Barna Focuses on Strong British Style
Tourist-Attracting Energy Generators
The Great River Turbine by Michael Jantzen is Enticing
Satellite-Shaped Sun-Powered Structures
The Solar Science Center is Dedicated to Research
Motion-Detecting Store Displays
Love Pavlov Creates Viewer-Triggered Storefront Windows
Kitschy Nightclub Retailers
The Shoebaloo by MVSA Fuses Footwear Shopping with Dancing
Clothing Canvased Buildings
'Shwopping' by Marks & Spencer is a Project to Help End Poverty
Chore-Encouraging Toys
Cynthia Poon's Musical Lawn Mower Helps Kids Compose Yard Work Symphonies
Sinuous Duty Free Shops
The Wiener Walzer Shelving is Inspired by the Famous Viennese Waltz
Dilapidated Theater Photography
Julia Solis's Latest Book 'Stages of Decay' Documents Old Theaters
Linear Element Eateries
The Tsukiage-An Restaurant Stays True to its Japanese Culture
Architectural Gray-Scale Images
‘Black Tie is Required’ Series is Majestic
Urban Boardwalk Auditoriums
The Highline Theater Engages with Several Levels of Public Circulation
Building Construction Races (UPDATE)
Zaha Hadid Dashes to Finish Wangjing Soho Before Copycats
Sprawling Solar Spaces
The UAE Shams Power Company Station is the Largest in the World
Minimalist Market Eateries
The YOI Restaurant Fuses Swedish and Asian Design Concepts
Modern Solitude-Seeking Towers
The Interactive Segmented Cocoon Promotes Fun and Solitude
Decorative Regal Coverings
The Trove August Wallpaper Features Portraits of Former Royal Queen
Personified Wall Tiles
The The Storywall by Andrea Mancuso and Emilia Serra Recounts History
Little Landmark Replicas
Tokyo Sky Tree Model Brings the Tokyo Skyline to Your Home
Color Therapy Apartments
The Alegria Social Housing Offers Fun and Lighthearted Living
Inflatable Dinosaur Exhibits
The Balloon Animal Acrocanthosaurus Can Go Extinct with One Pin Prick
Reclaimed Luxury Eateries
La Ville de Pins by BANG by MIN Turns Disheveled into Exclusive
3D Subway Tunnel Art
Takatsugu Kuriyama's Metro System Model Enlightens Us on the Art of Commuting
Amorous Road Adverts
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