Designing a building to resemble an odd or unusual form is a creative way to catch people's attention as they walk by, and these examples of sharply angled architecture designs will surely have people visually impressed.
While homes and office buildings are often built with stability and practicality in mind, these sharply angled structures are more so focused on aesthetic and visual appeal. Going beyond the average square or rectangular shape, these angular and razor-sharp designs are turning these eye-catching structures into sleek futuristic models, making them the kind of buildings that architects will surely appreciate.
From abstract angular institutions to jagged candy-colored buildings, these examples of sharply angled architecture designs are showcasing just how stunning it is to add razor-sharp edges and protruding shapes to buildings.
56 Examples of Sharply Angled Architecture
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Fragmented Compact Homes
The Fractured Residence by Studio H:T is One Jagged Architectural Design
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Towering Typographic Architecture
The Cadence Architects Splice Building Uses Words to Stand Out
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Triangular Steeple Structures
The Allandale House Looks Like a Shard of Rock
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Concrete Mega-Mansions
The Joaquin Torres A-Cero Concrete House II is an Above-Ground Bunker
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Alarmingly Angled Abodes
House Folded by ALPHAville Architects is a Supremely Slanted Structure
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Crag-Encased Residences
House on the Mountainside is a Stark Contrast to Its Natural Surroundings
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Sharp Monotone Homes
The Shant V Krichelian Loft is on Track to Become a Popular New Design
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Shipwreck-Inspired Buildings
The Titanic Belfast Pays Tribute to a Doomed Vessel
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Angular Architectural Abodes
The 'Klein Bottle House' by McBride Charles Ryan Plays With Lines
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Contemporary Foldable Farmhouses
The Cultural Centre Léonce-Georges Fuses Modernity and Tradi
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Crazy Architectural Collisions
The MP09 Building by GS Architects is Nicknamed 'Black Panther'
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Geometric Eyewear Boutiques
Athens Optical Store Features an Origami-Like Interior
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Linear Lit Structures
The Keyhole House by EASTERN Design Office is Sleek and Minimal
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Angled Scandinavian Abodes
The Archipelago House Reaps the Benefits of Two Simultaneous Views
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Stunning Razor-Sharp Structures
‘Dancing Dragons’ is a Gigantic Transparent Building
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Dramatically Asymmetrical Theaters
The Tyrol Festival Hall is a Geometrical Marvel in Austria
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Jagged Candy-Colored Buildings
The Academie MWD by Carlos Arroyo Relies on Optical Illusions
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Bulging Geometric Abodes
The Villa F by Hornung & Jacobi Architecture is Inspired by Eroded Rocks
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Sharply Angled Abodes
The Nth Fitzroy House by AM. Architecture is Modern and Sophisticated
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Creased Architectural Wharfs
The Structural Geometry Pier Unfolds into a Dramatic Bayside Building
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Jagged-Top Buildings
The Eriksen Skajaa Architects 'Shuffle' Wins at Europan 10 Competition
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Eternity Puzzle-Inspired Architecture
The Perth Arena is Futuristically Faceted
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Angular Aussie Abodes
The DPR House by MCK Architects Features Interestingly Angled Designs
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Scooped Suburband Dwellings
The Y House Looks Like the Carved Remainder of a Rectangular Residence
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Wedge-Shaped Pastoral Cabins
The Shearers Quarters is a Blend of Old and New Australian Design
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Jagged Office Buildings
The Jansen Campus by Davide Macullo Architects Has a Dark Regality
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Stunning Structural Captures
Gary Annett Photographs Regular Cities with Grand Elegance
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Angular Facade Architecture
The Vanke Triple V Gallery Features Linear Accents
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Sculptural Windowed Homes
The Bierings House by Rocha Tombal Architects has a Scenic View
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Abstract Angular Institutions
This Creative Media Center Points to Inspired Education
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Sharp Architecture
The New Denver of Museum of Art
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Sharply Mountainous Structures
The Chongqing Greenland Clubhouse by PURE Design is Nature-Inspired
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Sharp Harp Overpasses
The Infinity Loop Bridge Celebrates the Potential of Man and Nature
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Jagged Gem Architecture
The Octopus by Make Architects Looks Like a Giant Geometric Stone
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Sharply Angular Theatres
The Municipal Auditorium of Teulada Features Geometric Design Accents
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Angular Sci-Fi Pavilions
Pormetxeta Square Features Futuristic Design Details
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Multi-Angled Roof Architecture
The Koda Estonia Pavilion by KUU Architects Embraces Geometry
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Elegantly Angled Edifices
Sumatrakontor by Erick Van Egeraat is a Contemporary Vision in Hamburg
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Beautiful Box-Inspired Abodes
The 8 Box House by Tierra Design Highlights Structured Portions
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Honed Seaside Homes
The Edge House by STARH is a Sharp Seasonal Escape in Bulgaria
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Angular Apartment Buildings
Connecting Riads Complements the Dynamic Archiscape of Casablanca
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Ski Slope Architecture
The Granada Science Park is an Angled Marvel
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Angular Architecture Institutions
The 'Neuropsychiatric Centre Our Lady of Carmen' is Eye-Catching
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Angular Power Plants
Hydroelectric Power Station by Monovolume Looks Like a Jagged Rock
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Sharp Shard Structures
Rudy Uytenhaak's Leyweg City Hall is Full of Futuristic Angles
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Grandiose Angletecture
1.5 Million-Square-Foot Brunnen Shopping Complex
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Jaggedly Geometric Buildings
The Solar Carve Tower Has a Striking Faceted Facade
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Angled Family Homes
Bunzo Ogawa Designs the Wrap House for FUTURE Studio
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Angled Abodes
The PL House Stays Standing Despite Dangerous Incline
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Obtuse Triangled Structures
The International Flower Auction Store is Amazingly Angled
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Angled Compact Abodes
The House in Keyaki by SNARK and OUVI Boasts an Unexpected Interior
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Jagged Architecture
The Factory Arts Center is at the Cutting Edge of Public Structures
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Barn-Inspired Homes
The House Satiya Project Certainly is No Pigsty
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Trapezoid Offices
The 'Pannon Falap-Lemez' by Ferdinand and Ferdinand Architect has Sharp Edges
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Jagged Rockitecture
The Liiva House Features Some Sharp Design Ideas
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Optical Illusion Structures
The Reframe Art Installation Features Multiple Perspectives
Compact Portable Houses
The Port-a-Bach Container Home Provides Freedom of Movement
Weather-Resistant Mini Homes
The Leaf House Sits on Four Wheels and Can Fit a Family of Four
Cantilevered Wooden Cabins
Utriai Residence Holds an Impossible Position Lifted Up from the Lawn
Touchscreen Skyrise Apartments
Monaco's Odeon Tower Will Feature Advance Architecture and Services
Eccentrically Structured Editorials
The W Magazine 'Starchitecture' Editorial Stars Stella Tennant
Solitary Tundra Residences
The Reykjavik House is a Cozy Retreat Amid an Icy Landscape
Deceiving Prison-Like Homes
This House by Phyd Arquitectura in Moreira is a Captivating Creation
Chic Concrete Abodes
The Chair House by Igor Sirotov is Stark and Modern
Structure-Wrapped Interiors
In House Wing, Architecture and Furniture Design are Uniquely United
Buddhist Wooden Constructions
The Khor I temporary theatre by TAAT Looks Sliced and Avant-Garde
Effortless Prefab Retreats
The Coodo 'My Home' Residences Come Furnished and Poised for Placement
Winsome Warehouse Interiors
The Appartmento AL Takes Industrial Chic to the Minimalist Extreme
Pumpkin-Inspired Pop-Up Shops
Yayoi Kusama Collaborates on the 12 Louis Vuitton by THEVERYMANY
Rolling Rooftop Abodes
The Carver + Schicketanz Dani Ridge House is Curvaceous
Store-Inspired Homes
The FIKA House by ON Design Partners is Like a Stylish Thrift Shop
Psychedelic Mountainside Abodes
Moon Hoon Creates a Trippy Hillside Cabin for a Korean Rockstar
Abstract Expressive Facades
Granular Spa Haus' Sculptural Cladding is Indicative of its Interior
Parking Lot-Like Abodes
The Marcio Kogan Studio MK27 'V4 House' is Awe-Inspiring
Perforated Accordion-like Pavilions
The Bowooss Bionic Optimized Wooden Shell is Eco-Conscious
Boldly Framed Barns
The Casa Pre de Sura Treats Surrounding Views Like Large Living Pictures
3D-Printed Dwellings
This DUS Architects Project Will Produce Polypropylene Components On-Site
Narrow Compact Abodes
Shaft House by Atelier rzlbd Makes the Most of a Small-Scaled Space
Winsome Wedged Dwellings
The Onou House Rigidly Defines Views from Both Ends of the Abode
Contemporary Tech-Driven Structures
The i-City Pavilion Uses QR Codes as its Interior Facade
Mirrored Indoor Slide Abodes
The 'Skyhouse' By David Hotson x Ghislaine Vinas is Incredible
Jenga-Like Towers
Benguela 88 by Ooda is Made Up of Giant Asymmetrical Blocks
Perforated Vortex Architecture
The Messe Basel New Hall by Herzog & De Meuron is Futuristic
Timber Sliver Extensions
The Slat House is Wedged Up Against a Semi as a Contextual Threshold
Curved Crustacean Cabins
Organic Scapes' Living Aleutian Home is Entirely Nature-Inspired
Gorgeous Greenhouse Attics
The House in Yamasaki is Capped with Little Light-Filled Abodes
Weather-Adapting Abodes
The Dynamic D*Haus Takes up to Eight Different Formations
Serenely Artful Valley Cabins
Feldman Architects Have Designed the Ultimate Getaway Heaven
Landscape-Infused Architecture
The Huangshan Mountain Village Would Become Part of Nature
Water Treatment Architecture
Conversing with Water Project Integrates Eco Behavior with Building
Angular Prefab Abodes
The WFH House by Arcgency Upcycles Old Shipping Containers
Angled Scandinavian Abodes
The Archipelago House Reaps the Benefits of Two Simultaneous Views
Spiraling Shingle Architecture
The Paviljoen Puur by Emma Architecten Towers with Wooden Wonder
Split Subterranean Abodes
The Edgeland House by Bercy Chen Architecture is Breathtaking
Modern Keyhole Themed Abodes
Eastern Design Office is Offering One Family a Key to Happiness
Transparent Honeycomb Structures
Honey Scape by X-REF Embraces Geometric Elements
Faux Floating Homes
The Two Islands Mark's House is Made to Appear as If It is Mid-Air
Bulging Geometric Abodes
The Villa F by Hornung & Jacobi Architecture is Inspired by Eroded Rocks
Spiritually Intricate Skyscrapers
The Namaste Tower by Atkins Design Studio is Inspired by Hands
Concrete Cubist Abodes
The Beaumont House by Architect Henri Cleinge is Industrial
Skeletal Ripple Structures
The Mosque Amir Al-Momenin is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Remote Eco Hideaways
This Solar Powered House is Minimalist and Eco-Friendly
Spiral-Shaped Abodes
House in Espoo by Olavi Kopose is Rustically Textured
Mod Mediterranean Villas
Relais Blu Belvedere Offers Contemporary Amalfi Accommodations
Brick-Accented Walkout Lofts
The Apartment Canongasse by Raumkunst is Gorgeously Modern
Scooped Suburband Dwellings
The Y House Looks Like the Carved Remainder of a Rectangular Residence
Alphabet-Shaped Abodes
The 'X House' by Cadaval & Sola-Morales is a Hilltop Oasis
Agriculture-Inspired Architecture
The Fields of Knowledge Campus Focuses on a Sense of Community
Webbed Angular Architecture
The Hewlett House by MPR Design Group Epitomizes Modern Ideals
Cutting-Edge Corrugated Homes
This Compact Urban Home is Inspiring and Efficient
Angular Snail Shell Abodes
Circulation Throughout House N Curls Up and Around the Complex Spaces
Abstracted Corridor Architecture
Working Blue Appears to Comprise Vertically Oriented Hallways
Multifaceted Residential Rooflines
The Hironaka House is Crowned Like an Enormous Cut Stone
Modular Sliding Door Abodes
The Sliding Door House By Naoi Architecture & Design Office is Classic
Silver Spaceship Structures
The OCT Design Museum by Studio Pei-Zhu is Inspired by the Ocean
Whimsical Y-Shaped Dwellings
House H has a Unique Spatial Arrangement Under Slingshot Pillars
Inset Landscape Structures
The Seoul Memorial Park by HAEAHN Features Fluid Elements
Luxury Cubic Constructions
The Wheeler Kearns Architects 'Lake Shore Drive House' is Symmetrical
Minimalist Shadowbox Abodes
House-T by Tsukano Marries Japanese Traditions and Modern Design Lines
Rippled Ceiling Theatres
The Masrah Al Qasba Theatre Boasts and Unconventional Ceiling
Modernized Metropolis Structures
The CET Building by ONL Transforms an Old CIty
Hovering Indestructible Homes
The Stamp House by Charles Wright Architects Withstands Cyclones
Water Garden Houses
The Breust Residence by JUO is a Glass-Encased Pool Home
Cardboard-Constructed Shelter Homes
The Leo Burnett Raising The Roof Campaign: The Street House
Stunning Seaside Escapes
Villa Kishti by Frank Alfred Hamilton and Cecconi Simone Inc is Refined
Spectacular Steel Staircases
This Montreal Home Features a Stunning 'Iron Lace' Staircase
Cozy Recycled Door Cafes
Architect Anne Sophie Poirier Designs a Comfy Eco-Friendly Space
Steep Sloping Structures
The K House is Built on the Side of a Cliff
Crisp White Mansions
The ‘Cleft House’ by Culver Architects is a Gorgeous Living Space
Plant-Powered Architecture
Splitterwerk's Algae-Powered Building is Truly Green in its Design
Hovering Viewing Deck Concepts
The Observation Deck Proposal by SOM Architects is Striking
Glass-Encompassing Abodes
Apollo Architects's House Has Huge Skylights That Reach the Basement
Beautiful Box-Inspired Abodes
The 8 Box House by Tierra Design Highlights Structured Portions
Trypophobe-Torturing Architecture
The Train Nest is Made Up of Repeated Forms and Perforations
Sleek Shadowbox Structures
The House of Silence Contrasts its Surrounding Environment
Airflow-Flaunting Facades
The Charles Sowers Windswept Installation Moves with the Wind
Sky-High Urban Gardens
Block H is a Slice of Nature Set in the Heart of Seoul's Business District
Pregnant Belly Abodes
The House SH by Hiroshi Nakamura is Inspired by a Kangaroo Pouch
Ticket Stub-Shaped Cinemas
This French Moviehouse Cine 32 is Fresh and Contemporary
Electric Parisian Penthouses
Mathieu Lehanneur's ArchitectureUses Electrical Cables
Massive Floating Stages
This Stadium/Pitch in Singapore is the World's Biggest Floating Stage
Emergency Refuge Igloos
The Recurs(h)ive Project Would Provide Shelter to Those With Totaled Homes
Contrasting Crucifix Skyscrapers
The King Edward Tower by Maurice Shapero Boasts Religious Aspects
Portruding Skyrise Photography
Sebastian Opitz Captures City Life While Embedded in Clouds
Swollen Centred Skyscrapers
Formal Hybrids NYC Relaxes its Rigid Frame for an Augmented Program
Boxed Multi-Level Abodes
The Private Portuguese House by Rui Grazina is Sleek and Modern
Winged Roof Buildings
The Wuxi Grand Theatre by PES-Architects Looks Like a Landing Butterfly
Jaggedly Geometric Buildings
The Solar Carve Tower Has a Striking Faceted Facade
Pyramid Parisian Buildings
The Tour Triangle Will Be a Beautifully Imposing French Landmark
Hidden Courtyard Complexes
Romera y Ruiz Arquitectos' Design Conceals a Stunningly Secretive Abode
Cat-Eared Cabins
The Pedervegen 8 Residence Features a Pair of Curious Rooftop Protrusions
Surround-Image Technology
Infinity-by-Nine Expands the Viewer's Peripheral Vision in Theaters
Spiraling Cone-Shaped Buildings
Guggenheim Museum's Cone-Shape Concept Will Fill a Full Scoop
Woven Rope House Hacks
XPIRAL Makes Over Homes to Give Them a 21st Century Design Edge
Building Block Film Replicas
This LEGO Ghostbusters HQ Includes Every Conceivable Detail
Complexly Pixelated Campuses
The RMIT Swanston Building by Lyons Energizes Students with Color
Caged Cultural Centers
The Daegu Library is an Encased Sanctuary for Community and Learning
Billowing Inflatable Rooms
Penique Productions Art Collective Create Giant Inflatable Rooms
Levitating Circular Cinemas
'720 Degrees' at the Israel Museum is Suspended by 24 Feet
Red-Accented Schools
The Ecole Maternelle is Playful and Eco-Friendly
Undersea-themed Carousels
The Battery SeaGlass Trades Ponies and Unicorns for Sea Creatures
Mesh Entwined Facades
The Woven Portico by Nicolas Feldmeyer is a Beautiful Display
Rapper-Designed Theatres
The Temporary Cinema Pavilion is Designed by OMA and Kanye West
Undulating Geometric Buildings
The Nvidia Santa Clara Campus to Rival Apple's New 'Spaceship'
Athletic-Themed Acadamies
The UNO Elementary School Soccer Academy Maintains High Attendance Rate
Blank Canvas Abodes
The Caxinas House by AUZprojekt Highlights Clean Lines and a Open Concept