When it comes to building a passageway underground for commuters, tunnels are often the most practical option, and these spectacular tunnel designs are showcasing how some artists are transforming these concepts into mesmerizing sights.
Travelling through a tunnel often means experiencing a dark and enclosed space for a small period of time, but these spectacular tunnel designs are showcasing how modern structures are featuring much more than an ordinary tube-like shape. Featuring all kinds of modern features such as LED lights, rainbow colors and futuristic influences, these whimsical tunnel designs will surely make any passenger travelling through feel like they're experiencing an art show.
From tunneled art museums to mining tunnel diners, these spectacular structures are definitely giving new meaning to the concept of ordinary passageways.
32 Spectacular Tunnel Designs
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Subway Art Museums
The Stockholm Metro Brings Culture to Public Transit Stations
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LED Landscape Scenery
Japan's Winter Light Festival Recreates Scenery One Rarely Gets to See
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Fairytale Flower Tunnels
The Fuji Garden is Dream-like
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Ginormous Telescopic Paper Structures
Pratt Gaud Exhibition 2012 Presents Amazingly Crafted Art
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Greenery-Enclosed Walkways
The Tunnel of Love is a Real-Life Fairytale Location
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Trippy Tunneled Interiors
FREAKS Freearchitects Inserts a Passageway into Heliocosm Shop
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Rainbow Prison Corridors
This Markus Linnenbrink Commission is Unconventional
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Titanic Tidal Tunnels
The Metropolitan Area Outer Discharge Channel is Larger Than Life
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Majestic Driveway Homes
KWK Promes Has Transformed This Driveway Into Art
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Stacked Tunnel Housechitecture
The Vitra Haus by Herzog & de Meuron is a Sculptural Abode
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Alluring Metro Photography
The Nick Frank Subway Series Finds Visionary Beauty Underground
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Rollercoaster Architecture
The Escalator in the Umeda Sky Building Looks Like a Space RIde
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Responsive Light Installations
The Cinimod Studio Tunnel Boasts Interactive Illumination
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Faster-Than-Flying Transit
The Elon Musk 'Hyperloop' Concept Seems Perfect in Every Way
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World Travel Tunnel Trains
The Future Has Arrived with 'Evacuated Tube Transport'
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Octagonal Tunnel Boutiques
The LN-CC Store Will Take Shoppers On a Surreal Journey
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Heart-Filled Passageways
The Tunnel of Love by Vollaerszwart is Made for Loving Couples
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Artistic VHS Tunnels
Zilvinas Kempinas Explores the Artistic Side of Videotape With His 'Tube'
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Trefoil Tunnel Monuments
The Innovation Pavilion Embodies Sculptural Beauty and Symbolism
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Red Helix Overpasses
The Santiago Calatrava 'Peace Bridge' is Twistingly Sculptural
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Mining Tunnel Diners
'Muru Pops Down in Tytyri' is a Restaurant Located 80 Meters Underground
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Space Age Hair Salons
GHD Headquarters Let You Prep Your Locks For The Future
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Interactive Light Installations
The Voice Tunnel Transforms a Busy NYC Underpass
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Transit Tunnel Turbines
The City Speed Turbine Harnesses Wind Power from Vehicles
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Tent Labyrinths
The Gigwam by Dustin Toland Makes Community Camping Cozy
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Stringy Spectral Playgrounds
The Rainbow Ropes Project Envisions Colorful and Dynamic Urban Spaces
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Ninja Turtle Tunnels
Djordje Djukanovic Makes the Gothard Tunnel Safe from Shredder
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Social Media Tunnel Installations
The ‘Hundreds and Thousands’ Tunnel Responds to Hope
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Tunneled Art Museums
The Museum Liaunig Takes Artistry Underground
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Illegal Subway Explorations
Steve Duncan Plumbs the Hidden Places of NYC in Intense Video
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Energy-Generating Tunnels
The Solar Arch Powers Highway Lights and Neighboring Areas
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Airport Security Tunnels
The Checkpoint of the Future Will Expedite Air Travel Safety Measures
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Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
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Sharp Mirrored Interiors
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Illuminated Architecture Exhibits
Untied Visual Artists Use Laser Light to Create Indoor Art
Inked Prison Portraits
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Secluded Cabin Architecture
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Sultry Subway Photoshoots
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Underground Seaside Restaurants
The Summer Cave is the Most Romantic Place to Dine in the World
Eco-Friendly Cat Mansions
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Floral-Infused Floor Installations
Echoes-Infinity by Shinji Ohmaki is Subtly Interactive
AI-Inspired Automobiles
The Autonomous Travel Pod Reduces Traffic and Carbon Emissions
Minimalist Infinite Installations
Unidisplay by Carsten Nicolai Has Guests Gazing Into Infinity
Packaging-Infused Interiors
The Eye Candy Shop Uses Eyewear Boxes Instead of Shelves
Entranced Garden Editorials
The Codie Young for Lula #13 Shoot is Snow White-Inspired
Fluffy Circular Lighting
The Anemone Collection by Olivia d’Aboville Resembles the Aquatic F
Immaculate Contemporary Abodes
The Modern Dream Home in The Forest is a True Paradise
Futuristic LED Butteries
The Wine Cellar by Jamie Beckwith Masterfully Mixes Old and New
Winter Wonderland Shoots
The Flare December 2011 Issue Sparks Fairytale Thoughts
Greenery-Enclosed Walkways
The Tunnel of Love is a Real-Life Fairytale Location
Eclectic Industrial Eateries
The Amerikka Design Office Chico’s Restaurant is Bold
Shoebox Wall Interiors
Freitag Store Tokyo Features a Unique Utilitarian Design
Led-Lit Libraries
The Castro Leal Library Uses Diode Lighting
Upside-Down Battlefield Bulbs
The Bolidismo El Crimen Lamp Features a Soldier in Combat
Sparkling Umbrella Installations
Anna Meister Creates a Starry Canopy for Vivid Sydney
Sleek Structural Mazes
The Biomedical Research Center by Behles & Jochimsen Architects is Complex
Giant Eco-Friendly Insects
Slow Slugs by Florentijn Hofman is Made Out of 40,000 Plastic Bags
Streaming Light Installations
James Tapscott's 'Transference' and 'The Arc' is Luminous
Mystical Forest Photography
'Wald' by Jurgen Heckel is Magical and Mysterious
Modern Chinese Water Walkways
L & A Design Group's Footbridge Features an Artificial Island
Chromatic 80s-Style Interiors
Reebok Flash Pop-Up Store Takes Cues from Pop Culture
Avant-Garde Glowing Hats
LED Hats by Moritz Waldemeyer for Philip Treacy Shine with Modernism
Moat-Splitting Platforms
Sunken Bridge Parts the Waters to Make Way for Tourists
Luxury Royal Restaurants
The Exquisite L'Opera Restaurant in Paris is Designed by Odile Decq
Knitted Kid-Friendly Installations
These Interactive Crocheted Playgrounds Embrace Childhood
Luminary Weather Artwork
The Caitlan r.c. Brown CLOUD Installation is a Public Night Light
Offbeat Jungle Gyms
Monstrum Playgrounds Creates Ridiculously Imaginative Recreation Areas
Kite-Powered Concept Cars
The Honda Kaze Harnesses Wind and Sun Power to Work
Luxury Urban Retreats
The Bingham Hotel Provides a City Getaway from Central London
Alluring Rock Goddess Fashion
Nadja Bender Stuns in this Rocker Chic Spread for Flair Magazine
Anthropomorphic Installation Artwork
Henrique Oliveira Creates Realistic Installation Art
Glimmering Glass Penthouses
These Luxurious Penthouses in Tel Aviv are a Couple's Dream
Deserted City Depictions
Roland Shainidze Captures Still Frames of Toronto Devoid of People
Interactive Pixel Installations
'IRIS' by HYBE Studio Imitates the Movement of Visitors
Wheel-Enclosed Buildings
The Migrant Skyscraper Allows for Quick Mobility
Glacial Queen Shoots
Eniko Mihalik and Terry Richardson Play with Snow for Harper's Bazaar
Faux Bag Fish Tanks
The Hidetomo Kimura Pop-Up Aquariums are Plastic Bag Shaped
Red Winding Walkways
West 8 Architects' Twist Bridge Inspires Imagination in a Functional Way
Incarcerated Portrait Photography
The Ruadh DeLone 'Usual Suspects' Series Showcases Jailbirds
Mosaic-Modeled Locomotives
Alstom Deconstruccio Embodies a Modern Spanish Aesthetic
Woodland Penthouses
Electric Paris by Mathieu Lehanneur is an Installation-Centric Venue
VHS Retro Illustrations (UPDATE)
Hollis Brown Thornton Captures a Forgotten Era Through Art
Fluorescent Yarn Playgrounds
The Nike Flyknit Collective Installation is Sturdy and Stimulating
Mordily Evocative Models
Rook Floro Brings the Repressed to Life Through These Scuptures
Trippy Transparent Sculptures
These See Through Portraits by Jannick Deslauriers are Enticing
Ice Queen Editorials
The 'Winter Story' Editorial Features Dark Regal Fashion and Snow
Gigantic Kids Toy Structures
'Knock' Created a Life-Size Dollhouse to Promote H&M Home Products
Eco Single Subcompacts
The Uno Personal EV is Ideal for Commuters Who Hate to Carpool
Crystalizing Interactive Art
The 'Osmosis' Installation by Arik Levy Explores the Beauty of Chaos
Collapsing Ceiling Installations
Tremor Laquearia by Remon de Jong Makes Artful Earthquake Scenes
Giant Wood Woven Sculptures
'Sandworm' by Marco Casagrande and C-Lab is a Massive Beach Structure
Energy-Producing Playgrounds
TGO Green Energy Gym Technology Harnesses People-Power
Giant Music Box Installations
The Musical Torch Was Created with the Help of Children
Sublime Stackable Structures
Urban Cubes by Klab Architecture Brings Tetris to Real Life
Mysterious Monolithic Illuminators
Idol Lamp Emits a Sharp Line of Light for Enigmatic Atmosphere
Multi-Sensory Eateries
The UltraViolet Restaurant by Paul Pairet is Modern Luxury Epitomized
Seaside Light Installations
The Spinifex Group PLAY Art Piece Reworks Sydney's Opera House Sails
Spectacular Urban Light Installations
Vivid Sydney's Projection Extravaganza is Unbelievable
Dynamic Car-Rocketing Installations
This Piece Celebrates Porsche at the Goodwood Festival 2013
World Travel Tunnel Trains
The Future Has Arrived with 'Evacuated Tube Transport'
Gigantic Glowing Spherical Lanterns
Golden Moon is a Centerpiece for the Festival in Hong Kong
Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
Wickedly Winding Transport Rails
The West Kowloon Terminus Connects Hong Kong and Beijing
Stony Prison Shoots
The Dungeon Series Sheds Light on Buhinjuza's Detention Centers
Climable Outdoor Art
Playsculptures by Pieter Kortekaas Encourage Kids to Come Up and Jump On
Eco Community Centers
Evergreen Brick Works is a Social Enterprise Fostering Nature in Toronto
Parachute Wedding Decor
Amber DeForest Uses Canopies for Interior Design
Sleek Sloped Slates
The Dune Tiles by Urbanproduct are Sickly Stylish
Convict-Constructed Clothing
Heavy Eco is a Line of Green Garments Designed by Prisoners
Skyscraper-Climbing Sculptures
The Captivating Rosalie Flossis Designs are Shown Scaling Walls
Stereoscopic 3D Pictures
The Lars Brandt Stisen's Video Pops Out at Spectators
Sci-Fi Retail Centers
The L’atoll Angers Shopping Mall is Inspired by the Future
Cockpit-Equipped EVs
The CRK Comet is Inspired by Jet Fighters
Crowdsourced Musical Displays
'Voice Array' by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Lights Up with Participants
Cute Cartoonish Light Fixtures
Into the Clouds by FriendsWithYou is Whimsically Cheerful
Magnetized Flower Pots
Kyung-Eun Oh Creates Planters That Could Stick to Fridges
Minimalist Hunching Lighting
The Snovsen Lamp by MadeByWho is Inspired by Geometric Shapes
Visitor-Controlled Light Bridges
Vivid Sydney's 2013 Centerpiece is an Interactive Light-Up Bridge
Flamenco-Inspired Interiors
This Structure by Cheng Gong & Jinming Feng is Influenced by Dance
Fabric-on-Frame Installations
Artist Jen Pack Creates the Illusion of Paintings
Celestial Beanbag Seats
Belit Bag by Aakanksha Rajhans Twinkles as You Nestle into it
Floating Orb Eateries
The Ciel de Paris by Noe Duchaufour-Lawrance is Boldly Lit
Toy-Inspired Overpasses
The Slinky Springs Bridge is Colorful and Fun
Sea Creature Light Sculptures
The Oïphorique by Atelier Oï Celebrates 20 Years of The Sw
Sublime Streamer Sculptures
The Choi Jeong Hwa 'Cosmos' Installation is Breathtaking
Wavy Water Walkways
The Benjamin Bore Liquid Brick Installation is Making Waves
Sinuous River Viaducts
The Chongqing Eco-Bridge Translates Natural Beauty into Industrial
All-Encompassing Jean Retail
Levi Strauss's Industrie Denim Store is Complete with "Jean-iuses"
Suave Countryside Campaigns
The Marks and Spencer Collezione Advertorial is Inspired by Italy
Horrifying Transit PSAs
British Transport Police Airs Video Footage of Woman Falling Under Train
Chic Glow-in-the-Dark Clothing
Vega Zaishi Wang Lights up the Fashion Scene with 'Alpha Lyrae'
Slithering Slope Stations
'Express Rail Link West Kowloon Terminus' by Aedas is Glorious
Seafaring Reflective Discs
Emilie Baltz and Jeremy Linzee Celebrate the City with 'BUOYS'
Wave-Riding Bridges
Drifting Horizons is Sensitive to the Stir of the River Thames
Giant Aluminium Spheres
'Nouaison' by Hoberman Associates is a Tribute to Wine Making
Blooming Bouquet Lamps
Floral Arrangements Glow with the Chinese Lantern LED Lights
Car Grill Prison Ads
The Jeep Capture the Wild Campaign is Imaginatively Adventurous
Canopy Creeping Sculptures
'Creature' by Frank Havermans Casts Shadowy Effects From the Rooftop
Ghostly Luminescent Bottles
These Spooky Ghost Lamps are Made from Wine Bottles and String Lights
Low-Lying Super Sedans
The Intertandem Concept Car Seats Eight and is Designed for Future Shanghai
Flower Power Washrooms
The Chic Bathroom Vanities by Etrusca Presents a Floral Finish
Restricted Vision Campaigns
The Laser Eye Center Ads Illustrate a Prison-Like Feeling
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UK-Based Creative Workshops for Youth
Defaced VHS Visuals
Matt Lifson Mars Movie Covers with Crude & Occult Modifications
Translucent Tourist Attractions
The Skywalk on Tianmen Mountain Requires Extra Underwear
Gnarly Netted Alligators
The Olek Crocheted Jacare Alligator is a Soft, but Scary Playground
Winding Woods Walkways
A Path in the Forest by Tetsuo Kondo Architects Envelops You in Trees
Prison-Inspired Paintings
Peter Halley Creates Bold and Bright Geometrical Cells
Luxurious Cave-Bound Getaways
The Grotta Palasezze Hotel Sits in Limestone
Color-Coded LED Chronographs
The Casseopeia Watch Has a Space-Age System of Displaying the Time
Crystal Memory-themed Curation
The Design Museum Explores Topics of Recollection
High-Speed Train Transfers
Moving Platforms from Priestmangoode Makes Train Travel Faster
Candid Street Dweller Photography
The Homeless of L.A. Image Series by Michael Pharaoh is Raw
Community Funding Platforms
Smallknot Helps You Invest in Small Businesses in Your Neighborhood
Guerilla Playground Games
The Sidewalk Tetherball Stopped Surprisingly Few Playful Pedestrians
TV Drama-Inspired Installations
This Black Acid Co-Op Installation Channels a Breaking Bad Vibe
Self-Service Taverns
The Thirsty Bear Lets Customers Help Themselves to Beer
Roller Coaster-Inspired Highways
The Sheikh Zayed Bridge in Abu Dhabi is Extremely Exquisite
Fading Flux Installations
Always/Never by United Visual Artists Explores the Perception of Time
Frigid Frozen Photos
Fusion by Rodrigo Moreira Breaks the Ice to Reveal Memories
Golden Guardian Hand Sculptures
The ‘Royal Guard Skullendario Azteca' Adds Ancient Fla
Animated Creature Tour Guides
Little Kaiju Explores the Crevices of Tokyo, Japan
Cult-Classic Instagram Accounts
Cher from 'Clueless' Floods Instagram with Totally Awesome Pics
Miniature House Installations
Natwerk Studio Playfully Brings Attention to Urban Planning Mistake
Elaborately Patterned Light Rail
Libya's Tramway Combines Current Tech with Ancient Deck
Super-Sized Public Transit
The Youngman JNP6250G Can Transport Up to 300 Passengers
Mock VHS Memopads
The Peleg Designs Video Notebook is Made for Old-School Scribblers
Slippery Spherical Installations
Robert Barta's 'Crossing Half a Million Stars' Requires Balance
Organic Column Installations
The Baitogogo by Henrique Oliveira is Like a Bursting Forest