These stunning stacked structures represent the growth in alternative building designs. These designs are contemporary and immediately grab attention.
Stacked structures are easy to spot with their geometrical shape and different plantforms. In many cases, stacked structures can conserve space. The architectural design of stacking volumes is used to reveal selected parts of a home, or to create extensions to certain areas of the house.
These piled structures are typically used for business and home designs because they give the residents a better view. They are oddly shaped, which allows them to stand out from their competitors in the housing market. No one will forget these contemporary buildings with their phenomenal piled designs.
50 Stunning Stacked Structures
From Building Block Abodes to Building Block Skyscrapers:
Sarah Robson — Jul 17, 2012 — Art & Design
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Top-Heavy Architecture
The Tartu Rebase Street Project is Comprised of Stacked Villas
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Volcanic Island-Inspired Abodes
Planning Korea's Cocoon House is Architecturally Sculptural
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Boxy Geometric Abodes
The Crab Creek House by Robert Gurney Architects is Very Detailed
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Shipping Container Housing
The Crossbox by CG Architects is Made from Recycled Shipping Crates
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Shipping Container Workspaces
The Sugoroku Office by Daiken-Met Architects is Stacked Cargo Boxes
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Geometric Jenga Abodes
The 'CS House' by Pitagoras Architects is a Comfortable Living Space
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Tetris-Inspired Abodes
The Fieldview House is Composed of Various Stacked Cubes
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Boxy Hilltop Libraries
The A+P House by Bauart Architects is located in Meilen, Switzerland
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Boxy Container Abodes
The Karaka Bay House by Stevens Lawson Architects is Full of Character
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Wooden Wonder Houses
The House of Cedar is Jenga-Inspired Structure
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Jenga Block Architecture
The "Next Generation House" by Sou Fujimoto
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Glass Lakeshore Havens
The Birkenhead Point House by Crosson Clarke Carnachan is Geometric
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Stacked Tunnel Housechitecture
The Vitra Haus by Herzog & de Meuron is a Sculptural Abode
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Sustainable Prism Apartments
LAR's 'Pyramid Project' is Inspired by Mayan Architecture
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Stacked Zen Homes
The Korman Residence by Cory Buckner Architects is From the Past
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Stacked Geometric Homes
The Gordons Bay House by Rosselli Architects is Shapely
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Jenga-Inspired Beach Homes
'House on Fire Island' by Studio 27 Architecture is Simply Stunning
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Super Stacked Car Parks
1111 Lincoln Road Leaves Other Parking Garages in the Dust
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Layered Slat Facades
The Asakusa Culture Tourist Information Centre is a Modern Take on Tradition
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Stacked Box Architecture
Marcio Kogan Creates The T-Shaped Osler House
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Building Block Abodes
The '4 Casas' by Gaeta Springall Architects is a Giant Stack of Houses
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Stacked Cube Dwellings
Andres Remy Architects' Casa Orquidea is a Modern Marvel
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Offbeat Abodes
Odd Materials Used to Create Sustainable Homes
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Twisted Jenga Apartments
The Writhing Tower is a Sky Condominium Designed by LYCS Architects
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Breathtaking Cube Constructions
La Liberté in Groningen, The Netherlands Could Not be More Bo
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Stacked Family Abodes
Architecture Paradigm Designs Renovations for Extended Family Living
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Monolithic Stacked Structures
The Axis Viana Hotel in Viana Do Castelo, Portugal
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Stacked Cylindrical Structures
The Velo Towers by Asymptote are Comprised of Rotating Components
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Jenga-Inspired Architecture
The Cafe Kureon by Kengo Kuma and Associates is Multi-Dimensional
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Stacked Ivory Structures
The Elysium 154 House is an Oasis in the Outback
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Building Block Skyscrapers
Hans Hollein's SBF Tower is Precariously Original
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Boxy 1900s Architecture
The Shorter Residence Mixes Old and New in Washington
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Stacked Rainbow Facades
The Sugamo Shinkin Bank Challenges Traditional Public Space Ideals
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Cinder Block Simplicity
Grosfeld Van Der Velde Architects Present the Oosterhout House
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Stacked Spectral Structures
The Shimura Branch by Emmanuelle Moureaux is a Vibrant Vision
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Curtain-Covered Mansions
The Mit Atelier House by C18 Architects is a Minimalist Masterpiece
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Piled-Up Pod Offices
The Aedas 'Contained Calls' Project is an Architectural Heaven
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Overlapping Greenhouses
The Wam Architecten Inntel Hotel is Stacked Sophistication
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Jenga Residences
Orange Architects' 'The Cube' is a One-of-a-Kind Apartment Complex
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Sizable Stacked Structures
Botswana Innovation Hub Promotes Creativity & Entrepreneurship
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Angular All-White Abodes
House D by Bembe Dellinger Architects is an Unevenly Stacked Residence
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Slender Jenga Structures
TNA Architects Designs a New Building for the Ginza District
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Stacked Crate Skyscrapers
The Lotto Turm in Stuttgart is Made of 55 Shipping Containers
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Futuristic Lincoln Logs
The Interlace in Singapore Efficiently Stacks Residents
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Stacked Jungle Gym Schools
The Columbia University Medical Centre is a Complex Glass Labyrinth
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Jenga Block Skyscrapers
Wave-Like 'Mixed Use' Tower in Spain is a Centre of Sustainability
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Stacked Box Structures
The Base Minami Aoyama Features Dynamically Linear Accents
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Jenga Block Buildings
'Bumps in Beijing' Gives the City Skyline a Playful Aesthetic
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Quirkily Stacked Architecture
The Trippy '3 Dan Box' by Capd
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From Overlaid Tumblr Photography to Caffeine Ring Renderings
Luxuriously Portable Living Quarters
The Opera Luxury Camper Trailer is Overindulgent
34 Building Block Habitats
From LEGO Cathedrals to Jenga-Inspired Architecture
Landscape-Blended Architecture
The 'Liyuan Library' Fuses Nature and Man-Made Structure
Boxy Geometric Abodes
The Crab Creek House by Robert Gurney Architects is Very Detailed
Exposed Concrete Mansions
The Ipes House was Designed by Marcio Kogan's StudioMK27
78 Curious Cubed Constructions
From Rooftop Yards to Wall-Less Abodes
Ice Crystal Cabins
Mainehouse by FreelandBuck Establishes a Unique Site Interaction
55 Wood-Accented Abodes
These Bold Structures are a New Take on an Age-Old Material
Portable Crate-Like Cabins
The Whangapoua Sled House is Designed for Adaptable Beachside Living
Sweeping Seashore Sanctuaries
The Chris Elliott Architects Seacliff House is Stunning
Chopped Block Architecture
Musee Cantonal des Beaux-Arts Takes an Axed Appearance
Riverside Weekend Retreats
The 'River House' by Ziger/Snead Architects Intersects Landscapes
Modern Monastery Remodels
The Sant Francesc Convent Mashes Medieval Architecture with Contemporary
Towering Typographic Architecture
The Cadence Architects Splice Building Uses Words to Stand Out
Building Block Cafes
The Starbucks Amsterdam Rembrandtplein is Dynamically Designed
Arboreal Tropical Villas
The ‘Treehouse' by Van Der Miszewski Architects is Stunning
Mod Angular Houses
The Casa Cubo by Agraz Arquitectos is the Epitome of Boxiness
Bullet-Proof Plastic Bottle Homes
Houses Being Built in Nigeria Use 7,800 Plastic Bottles Each
Tilted Cargo Crate Construction
ECORRE Complex Revolutionizes Recycled Building
Marble Mexican Residences
The 'G' House by Agraz Arquitectos Embraces its Surrounding Terrain
Industrial Box Coffee Shops
Starbucks Shipping Container Location Opens in Washington
Arboreal Abodes
Whole Tree Architecture is Putting a Green Spin on Building Convention
Daring Architectural Sites
The Plot 4328 Residence is Built on a Steep Slope
Concrete Geometric Havens
The House in Ovar by Paula Santos Presents Various Elevations
Contemporary Woodland Chalets
The Lopez Island Cabin Offers Secluded Living in Washington State
Rectangular Boxed Beach Homes
The House in Las Arenas by Javier Artadi is Unconventional
Built-In Pool Abodes
The Sinu River House Looks Like a Mini Mediterranean Resort
Sleek Structural Mazes
The Biomedical Research Center by Behles & Jochimsen Architects is Complex
Modernized Barn Abodes
The Austria Summer House by Judith Benzer Architektur is Sleek and Modern
Multifaceted Magenta Structures
The Parramatta Art Center is a Massive Pink Diamond
Slithering School Slides
TUM University Playground Gets Students to Class with One Drop
Symmetrical Boxy Abodes
The Annie Residence by Bercy Chen Studio is Creative and Modern
Distorted Donut Architecture
09FDIP by Spaceworkers Explores Open Thresholds
Scannable Architecture
Barcode House Applies Horizontal & Vertical Lines for a Modern Effect
Stacked Green Structures
This House by Vo Trong Nghia in Vietnam Makes the Most of Limited Space
Geometric Gauze Installations
The Loom-Hyperbolic by Barkow Leibinger Architects is Made of Yarn
Triangular Seaside Abodes
Squish Studio by Saunders Architecture is Geometric
Multi-Layered Location Photos
Stephanie Jung Over-Exposes Pictures of Japan for Art
Stunning Razor-Sharp Structures
‘Dancing Dragons’ is a Gigantic Transparent Building
Dramatically Sloped Structures
The Plexus Offices by Ipas Architectes Feature Angular Accents
Geometric Woodland Havens
AA House by OAB is located in Barcelona, Spain
Crystalized Sun Rooms
The Robert M. Gurney 'Nevis Pool and Garden Pavilion' is Stunning
Converted Shop Hotels
Urbanauts Project Turns Abandoned Stores into 4-Star Accommodations
Ivory Geometrical Structures
The i-House by Masahiko Sato Complements the Landscape
Cutout Cube Superstructures
The S.Deer Headquarters in Nanjing by Prechteck is Boxy
Stone-Encrusted Holiday Havens
Local Rock House by Pattersons Architecture is a Perfect Getaway
Arching Stone Apartments
The Jaffa Flat by Pitsou Kedem Combines Old-World and Modernity
Historical Museum-Inspired Inns
The Francesc Rife Studio Caro Hotel Fuses New and Old Together
Futuristic Barn Abodes
The House M by AE5 Partners is a Fresh Take on a Classic Concept
Free-Shaped Homes
Ephraim Henry Pavie Creates a Feng Shui-Inspired Piece of Concept Architecture
River-Ensconced Hideaways
The Kaweah Falls Retreat Home Incorporates Living Over a Lake
Fragmented Glass Facades
The Cluj-Napoca Art Center Breaks Down the Architectural Norm
Hollywood Getaway Homes
The Coldwater Studio by Casey Hughes is Sweetly Surreal
Glowing Hospital Architecture
The 'Orangery' by Spacelab is Modern
Piled Twig Furniture
The Studio Floris Wubben Eyrie Chair Emulates A Bird's Nest
Glass Belly Abodes
The Maison Val D'Entremont Gives a Sweeping View of its Surroundings
Reflective Mountainside Residences
Conference Crystal Iselsberg by MHM Architects is Breathtaking
Light Mimicking Structures
The Sun Shadow Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Solar-Powered
Mirrored Medical Buildings
Parkpraxis by X Architekten Blends into Its Natural Surroundings
Eco Emergency Campers
Module Soterias Combine into Trailer Parks and Temporary Towers
Stacked Geometric Homes
The Gordons Bay House by Rosselli Architects is Shapely
Cocoon-Inspired Galleries
The Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art is Distinctively Designed
Crystalline Stadiums
The Universiade Sports Center is Inspired by Traditional Chinese Gardens
Planter-Building Facades
Green Cast Injects Living Color into Urban Japan
Geometric Grid Retailers
The Artizen Shop by Ypsilon Tasarim Fuses Aesthetics with Function
Boxy Metallic Abodes
The Sluijmer & Van Leeuwen Villa Horatiuslaan House is Roomy and Rectangular
Stacked Stick Structures
The Wood Pallet Facade by Stephane Malka is Bold and Dynamic
Modern Farmhouse Reconstructions
Casa Rizza by Matteo Inches is a Sleek and Rustic Home
Graffitied Royal Residences
Kelburn Castle Embraces Street Art on Its Walls Indefinitely
Mod Converted Prisons
Cultural Civic Center by Exit Architects Transforms Jail into a Haven
Ultra Modern Playhouses
The SmartPlayhouse is a Fun Take on the Contemporary
Vertical Public Parks
Billboard Park Uses a Honeycomb Design to Build Up Instead of Out
Sci-Fi Cantilevered Structures
The EYE Film Institute Netherlands is Strikingly Futuristic
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
Twisted Jenga Apartments
The Writhing Tower is a Sky Condominium Designed by LYCS Architects
Circular Core Covenants
F Residence by Edward Suzuki Makes the Terrace the Heart of the Home
Portable Bedroom Blocks
The 'Mobile Bedcube' Allows Privacy in an Open Space
Lavish Prism Palaces
House 'La Punta' is an L-Shaped Vacation Destination
Transparent Teepee Abodes
House Tokyo by A.L.X. Architects Features Distinctive Lighting Effects
Colossal Concrete Structures
J. Mayer H. Architects Turns Rest Stops into Art Sculptures
Pocketed Curvitecture
Delft University School of Architecture Recieves a Contemporary Revamp
Secluded Stargazing Structures
The Villa Lola by Arkis Architects has a Country and Rustic Feel
13 Superb MVRDV Structures
From Cliff Hanger Homes to Flower Power Hotels
Oblique Boxy Libraries
BookCaseScreenWall Provides a Slanted and Pixelated Display of Publications
Playful Cube Offices
The Swedish Lecor Headquarters Features Bold Geometric Accents
Abstract Abode Architecture
'Deconstructing The Houses' Features Twisted Homes
Stone-Stacked Structures
The Busan Opera House Has a Super-Sized Teetering Shape
Musical Rain Murals
The Funnel Wall Turns Mother Nature's Downpours into Beautiful Melodies
Tree-Hugging Arboreal Abodes
This Two-Storey Treehouse Playfully Embraces the Trunk
Artistically Abstract Decorative Dining
Sketch Restaurant in London, England Feeds the Eyes
Stacked Rainbow Facades
The Sugamo Shinkin Bank Challenges Traditional Public Space Ideals
Geometric Gem Structures
The Community Hall Abfaltersbach by Machné Architekten is Futuristic
Boxy Frosted Abodes
'Horizontal Space' Residence is Truly a Winter Wonderland
Video Game Fitness Ads
Nike 'Game On, World' Campaign Turns Athletes Into Virtual Game Players
Shimmering Sacred Sanctuaries
The Iceland Hallgrímskirkja Church Flickers as a Beacon
Spiralled DNA Homes
Double Helix House by Onishimaki and Hyakudayuki Architects isn't Easy to Find
Inside-Out Abodes
The Fertile House by MU Architects Brings the Outdoors to the Interior
Skewed Sloping Structures
Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry is Atop a Winding Hillside
Staircase-Inspired Work Structures
The Baltyk Tower is MVRDV's First Foray into Poland
Disco-Like Architecture
The Energy Cube Structure Features a High-Powered Solar Facade
Skewed Stacked Drawers
A Line Cabinet is Deceptively Simple and Utterly Modern
Open Source Abodes
Construct an Entire House on the Cheap with WikiHome
Angular Apartment Buildings
Connecting Riads Complements the Dynamic Archiscape of Casablanca
Streamlined Sci-Fi Garages
The Herma Parking Building by JOHO Architecture is Futuristic
Barn-Inspired Chapels
The Elspeet Church is Constructed From Local Wood Materials
Suspended Slum Structures
The Favela Cloud Provides Ultra-Modern Living for Brazil's Poorest
Hovering House-Sandwiched Cabins
'Bridging Home' by Do-Ho Suh Connects Buildings
Sizable Stacked Structures
Botswana Innovation Hub Promotes Creativity & Entrepreneurship
Stunning Stained-Glass Homes
The BOFFO Show House Embraces One’s Imagination
Serrated Facade Structures
The Navarra Biomedical Research Center Features Sharp Accents
Sun-Soaked Structures
The Meridian 'First Light House' is a Solar-Powered Marvel
Dilapidated Structure Sculptures
Hao Ni Turns Broken Down Residences into Art
Canopy Creeping Sculptures
'Creature' by Frank Havermans Casts Shadowy Effects From the Rooftop
Sci-Fi Roadside Structures
These Georgia Rest Stops are Future-Friendly
Birdhouse Bookshops
The Little Free Library Program Encourages Public Literacy
Orange Peel Eco Abodes
Aguas De Marco Uses a System of Adjustable Orange Shades to Heat/Cool
Super-Tall Spaceship Structures
The CTF Tianjin Tower by Skidmore, Owings and Merrill is Huge
Stacked Box Structures
The Base Minami Aoyama Features Dynamically Linear Accents
Sci-Fi Government Buildings
The Giorgia House of Justice is Intimidating and Furtuistic
Brainy Artistic Puzzles
Justin Meyers's Mathematical Rubik's Cube is for Creative Individuals