While some buildings are built with modest designs and subtle tones, others are created to stand out with imaginative references and bright colors, which is why these vibrantly colored architecture designs are some fantastic examples of structures that aren't afraid to make a statement.
When walking into the core of a city, differentiating between the buildings is often an impossible task, which is why designing a particular structure with bold and eye-catching colors is a creative way to set your business apart from others. From panoramic rainbow rooftops to eye-catching building block exteriors, these vibrantly colored architecture designs will make a bold visual impression on anyone who happens to walk by.
An imaginative way to catch people's attention, these vibrant architectural structures are showcasing how a little color can go a long way.
51 Examples of Vibrantly Colored Architecture
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Artistic Mosaic Stairs
The 16th Avenue Tiled Steps in San Francisco is Vibrantly Colorful
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Shipping Container Abodes
Studio MK27 Transforms Discarded Containers Into a Stacked Eco Home
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Bold Yellow Book Shops
Saraiva Bookstore Offers a Vibrant Shopping Experience
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Stealthily Shelved Shops
The New York Camper Shoe Store is Full of Surprises
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Theatrical Civic Architecture
The Pushkinsky Urban Cinema Puts on a Show for Passers-By
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Lovable Barn-Red Abodes
This Rouge Residence by InterFORM Architecture is Vibrant and Inviting
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Affordable Lavish Inns
Hostal La Buena Vida Lets You Travel in Style Without Breaking the Bank
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Candy-Colored Hotels
The Saguaro Hotel in Palm Springs Lets You Experience the Rainbow
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Insect-Inspired Architecture
The Taipei Cicada Pop Music Center Mixes Bold Forms with Pop Culture
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Chromatic Chasm Architecture
This Istanbul Disaster Prevention Center Has a Vibrant Volcanic Form
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Computer-Crafted Sculptures
Nick Ervink's Cross Media Creations are Modernizing Sculpting
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Colorful Crammed Headquarters
The Hurley Campus Is Bursting With Branded Features
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Geometric Architecture Captures
The Nick Frank Mira Series is Modern and Breathtaking
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Transparent Honeycomb Structures
Honey Scape by X-REF Embraces Geometric Elements
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Green Indian Skyscrapers
Eco Architecture For More Sustainable Towers in Mumbai
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Tetris-Inspired Eateries
The Nando's Restaurant Ashford by Blacksheep is Geometrically Bold
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Vibrant Geometric Urban Art
Urban Mural Artist Woozy Creates Astounding Outdoor Murals
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Pop Art-Wrapped Hotels
Hotel Arc del Teatre Has a Vibrant Facade that Projects a Distinct Image
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Vibrantly-Hued Homes
The Group8 'Coral House' Plays with Color to Capture Your Attention
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Colorful Curving Constructions
The Pulgon Diseno Spanish Pavilion is Architecturally Striking
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Colorfully Disguised Pekoe Shops
Alan Chu Creates a Color-Popped Storefront for the Gourmet Tea
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Vibrant Illuminated Apartments
A.A. Studio Creates Creatively Coloured Blanche Living Space
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Glazed Brick Abodes
WoodWoodWard Architecture's Finn House is Vibrantly Red
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Cutting Edge Design Firms
The Apartment
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Colorful Toy-Inspired Architecture
Childminders Center is the Ultimate in Child-Friendly Design
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Colorful Hanger Screens
The 'Chromatic Screen' by Diogo Agular & Teresa Otta is Incredible
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Rainbow Rope Playgrounds
Skill Forest Climbing Net Makes the Hakone Pavillion a Magical Place
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Building Block Architecture
GGF Architects' Wahroonga Preparatory School Looks Made With LEGO
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Tetris-Inspired Libraries
Contertainer is a Health and Learning Center for the Public
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Whimsical Medical Spaces
The Royal Children's Hospital Melbourne is Imaginative and Fun
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Chromatic Glass Athletic Facilities
The Polideportivo Building is a Giant Colorful Lantern
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Stacked Rainbow Facades
The Sugamo Shinkin Bank Challenges Traditional Public Space Ideals
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Panoramic Rainbow Rooftops
The ARoS Aarhus Kunstmuseum Has a Colorful Circular Walkway
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Plant-Powered Architecture
Splitterwerk's Algae-Powered Building is Truly Green in its Design
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Boxy Yellow Bakeries
Pomme Sucre by Francesc Rife is a Stylish & Sweet Space
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Stained Glass Architecture
The Tom Fruin 'Kolonihavehus' is a Colorful Sanctuary
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Kaleidoscopic Parking Lots
The 72DP Mural Brings Vibrant Colors to a Drab Space
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Bright Origami-Inspired Buildings
Wild Angletecture at Birkbeck College
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Honeycomb-Like Buildings
The Institute for Molecular Science by Lyons Architects is Dynamic
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Colorful Geometric Cultural Centers
The Biomuseum by Frank Gehry is Oddly Angled and Brightly Hued
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Stringy Spectral Playgrounds
The Rainbow Ropes Project Envisions Colorful and Dynamic Urban Spaces
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Bold Currency-Imitating Architecture
Robin Stam Builds Real Versions of the Bridges on the Euro
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Disco-Inspired Transit Stops
U-Bahnhof by Pfarre Lighting Design Features Interactive Subway Art
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Technicolor Trim Art
Megan Geckler Inspires with 'Spread the Ashes of the Colors' Installation
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Glowing Floral Facades
'Motisons Jewellers' New HQ has Bright and Colorful Architecture
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Psychedelic Kiddie Schools
The 'Els Colors Kindergarten' in Spain Juxtaposes Cool Colors
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Brightly Curvy Walkways
Hunker and Corso Create an Artistic Terrain
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Turning Buildings Into LED Ads
Mediamesh & Illumesh
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Color-Exploding Store Facades
'Bloom Bloom Bloom' by Emmanuelle Moureaux Blasts with Style
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Communal Recreational Structures
Van Rooijen Architects' Playground Building is Bright & Colorful
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Vibrant Public Amphitheatres
The Red Stair Boasts a Backlight to Draw Eyes Even At Night
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Suspended Charcoal Installations
Seon Ghi Bahk's Sculptures Look like They are Disintegrating
Touchscreen Skyrise Apartments
Monaco's Odeon Tower Will Feature Advance Architecture and Services
Darkly Demure Portraits
The Be Hold Be Still Amica Editorial is Hauntingly Sophisticated
Futuristic City Makeovers
The Future of Architecture Project Explores Holistic Urban Concepts
Plushy String Playgrounds
Artist Toshiko Horiuchi-Macadam Makes a Soft Fun Center Out of Fabric
Structure-Wrapped Interiors
In House Wing, Architecture and Furniture Design are Uniquely United
Monumental Apostrophe Offices
The KHNP Headquarters Maps the Path of a Spinning Electron
Provocative 3D-Drawn Sculptures
Artist Eric van Straaten 3D Prints His Digital Sketches
High-Tech Greenery Offices
The Microsoft Vienna Headquarters by INNOCAD Architektur is Lush
Vibrantly Geometric Illuminators
These Geometric Light Sculptures Features Mesmerizing Displays
Undulating Ceiling Installations
Paper Chandeliers by Cristina Parreno Architecture is Spectacular
Pumpkin-Inspired Pop-Up Shops
Yayoi Kusama Collaborates on the 12 Louis Vuitton by THEVERYMANY
Stealthily Shelved Shops
The New York Camper Shoe Store is Full of Surprises
Wearable Skeletal Cages
Body Jewelry by Stephanie Bila Exemplifies Avant-Garde Design
Pinned Tapestry Sculptures
These Murals by Ran Hwang use Thousands of Beads and Pins
Body Module Cinemas
The Centipede Cinema by Bartlett School of Architecture Encompasses Guests
Worldwide Eco Housing Designs
Off the Grid Housing Around the World Gives Hope for Green Future
Blooming Atrium Installations
The Flower Lanterns by Ballistic Architecture Machine Hover Annually
Sleek Structural Mazes
The Biomedical Research Center by Behles & Jochimsen Architects is Complex
Futuristic Rock Climbing Havens
The Collider Activity Center Concept Blurs Structural Boundaries
Slithering School Slides
TUM University Playground Gets Students to Class with One Drop
Coke Crate Installations
The Upcycling Pavilion by BNKR Arquitectura Uses 5,000 Coca-Cola Cases
Drinking Glass Sculptures
'Public Swimming Pool on a Background of a Field of Barley' Installation
Pixalated Magazine Sculptures
The Yun-Woo Choi Art Pieces are Phenomenal 3D Installations
Seemingly Huge Stiletto Sculptures
These Colossal Shoe Design Art Installations are Deceptive
Coated 3D Structures
The Andrea Myers Sculptures Feature Layers Upon Layers
Knitted Kid-Friendly Installations
These Interactive Crocheted Playgrounds Embrace Childhood
White Wave Abodes
The Haus am Weinberg by UNStudio Stands Out in the Countryside
Whimsical Balloon Installations
The William Forsythe 'Scattered Crowd' Exhibit is Breathtaking
Offbeat Jungle Gyms
Monstrum Playgrounds Creates Ridiculously Imaginative Recreation Areas
Dramatically Sloped Structures
The Plexus Offices by Ipas Architectes Feature Angular Accents
Expansive Nest-Like Sculptures
Laura Ellen Bacon Creates Works That Blends Organic With Man-Made
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
Abstract Expressionist Architecture
Wintergarden Shopping Center Facade Resembles a Pollock Piece
Grass-Grazing Offices
The Eneco Headquarters is Filled with Earth-Friendly Details
Faux Floating Homes
The Two Islands Mark's House is Made to Appear as If It is Mid-Air
Yin-Yang-Inspired Architecture
The Tianjin Ecocity by Steven Holl Relieves Dense Chinese Cities
Bubble-Filled Boutiques
The Melbourne Melissa Shoe Store is Quirky and Imaginative
Bulging Geometric Abodes
The Villa F by Hornung & Jacobi Architecture is Inspired by Eroded Rocks
Sharply Angled Abodes
The Nth Fitzroy House by AM. Architecture is Modern and Sophisticated
Grid-Like Wave Canopies
The Lignum Pavilion Shows Off the Modern Uses of Wood in Architecture
Desolate Abode Captures
The Abandoned Building Photographs by Cari Ann Wayman are Intimate
Molecular Body Installations
The Antony Gormley 'Bodies in Space' Series is Surreal
Skeletal Ripple Structures
The Mosque Amir Al-Momenin is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Glowing Hospital Architecture
The 'Orangery' by Spacelab is Modern
Luxe Artist-Inspired Interiors
The N Tyler Singapore Shop by Upstairs Pays Homage to Damien Hirst
Enlarged Pictogram Architecture
The Design of the Little Factory was Inspired by a Cartoon Symbol
Dotted Paint Portraits
The David Cooley Images Amass Small Bits of Color
Undulating Utopian Offices
Kaffee Headquarters is an Elegant & Modern Architectural Masterpiece
Industrial Ice Cream Shops
Polka Gelato by Vonsung Features a Cool Concrete Design
Traveling Container Hotels
The Pop Up Hotel Moves Around the World
All-Glass Rooftop Abodes
The Glass Notting Hill Penthouse Features Elegant Design and Future Tech
Florescent H2O Installations
The Water Carrier by Elise Morin Fights Pollution
Fluorescent Yarn Playgrounds
The Nike Flyknit Collective Installation is Sturdy and Stimulating
Abstractly Linked Architecture
The CASIS Headquarters Embodies a Stylized Exterior and Circulation
Blue Block-Filled Installations
Play Work Build by David Rockwell Focuses on Construction Games
Webbed Angular Architecture
The Hewlett House by MPR Design Group Epitomizes Modern Ideals
Tree-Bound Sculptures
The Keith Jennings Wood Carvings Depict Faces and Emotions
Undulating Grid Ceilings
V’ammos Restaurant by LM Architects is Structurally Hypnotic
Posh Patterned Shops
The Marni Bejing Store Features Brightly Colored Accents
Energy-Producing Playgrounds
TGO Green Energy Gym Technology Harnesses People-Power
Mod Converted Prisons
Cultural Civic Center by Exit Architects Transforms Jail into a Haven
Sticky Skyscraper Adhesive
This Sticky Tape from Cecily Vessey Features Skylines of Hip Cities
Buoyant Balloon Architecture
Enveloping Space Embodies a New Structural Language of Levitation
Interactively Biological Statues
The Protista Imperialis Sculpture by Byron Rich Spreads Awareness
Yarn-Tied Shoe Installations
The Chiharu Shiota 'Breath Of The Spirit' Has Sole
Psychological Penal Institutions
The Hydroelectric Waterfall Prison Plays with Inmates' Minds
Colorful Stick Architecture
The Ekoda Sugamo Shinkin Bank is Cheerful and Playful
Interactive Light Installations
'Light Form' Interactive Landscape by Mathieu Rivier is Riveting
Sci-Fi Pool Pavilions
The Aquarena Aqua Leisure Center Embodies its Futuristic Inspiration
Optically Deceiving Shops
The Camper Lyon Store Features Architectural Drawings
Shoe-Branded Store Fronts
The Camper Osaka Shop by Nendo Features Floating Footwear
Faux Micro Cities
The Evol Building Series Mimics Metropolitan Design
Designer Collaboration Wonderlands
The Miu Miu London Pop-Up Club is Exclusivity at its Finest
'90s-Inspired Beauty Shops
The YMS Hairstyle Salon by Kitsch Nitsch is Colorfully Eyepopping
Circular Core Covenants
F Residence by Edward Suzuki Makes the Terrace the Heart of the Home
Chromatic Architecture Captures
The Hong Kong Facades Series by Miemo Penttinen is Visually Bold
Multi-Purpose Faucet Stations
The Tim Odom Ideal Kitchen is a Remarkably Efficient Design
Magnetic Kinetic Sculptures
French Artist Laurent Debraux's Work is Whimsical and Imaginative
Metallic Flora Installations
Choe U-Ram Makes Techonolgy Bloom with a Flower Sculpture
Greenhouse Oasis Offices
The Panoramic Garden of CCIS by Sadar+Vuga Brings the Outdoors In
Stunning Seaside Escapes
Villa Kishti by Frank Alfred Hamilton and Cecconi Simone Inc is Refined
Skyscraper Squatter Captures
The Iwan Bann Photographs Document the Abandoned Torre David Building
Artistic Fast Food Joints
The McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia is a Feat of Fast Food Architecture
Capsular Breathing Bars
The Chlorella Oxygen Bar Gives the Public a Dense Dose of Fresh Air
Playful Cube Offices
The Swedish Lecor Headquarters Features Bold Geometric Accents
Sweet Skyline Sculptures
Chris Naylor's London Skyline Sculpture is Made of 2,186 Sugar Cubes
Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
Artistically Abstract Decorative Dining
Sketch Restaurant in London, England Feeds the Eyes
Musical Cylinder Structures
The Loopcamp by Malka Architecture Creates Sound With Wind Power
Bakery Storefront Branding
Rogic's Fidelinka Concept Packaging Celebrates Artisan Baking
Climable Outdoor Art
Playsculptures by Pieter Kortekaas Encourage Kids to Come Up and Jump On
Bold Budget Resorts
The Berchtesgaden Youth Hostel by LAVA is Affordable and Dynamically Designed
Plant-Powered Architecture
Splitterwerk's Algae-Powered Building is Truly Green in its Design
Slanted Mountain Abodes
Double Helix Ranch by Williams Partners Architects is Remote
Oblong Paper Sculptures
Artist Yun-Woo Choi Creates Sculptures to Signify the Past
Creative Medical Studios
Khan Project's Office is Designed to be a Comfortable Doctor's Office
Webbed Bridge Installations
The Flux Cocoon by Allegory is Inspired by the Hub of Lausanne City
Algae-Powered Building
The BIQ House Generates Both Energy and Shade for Those Residing Inside
Visitor-Controlled Light Bridges
Vivid Sydney's 2013 Centerpiece is an Interactive Light-Up Bridge
Wiry Minimal Stairs
The House C Staircase Extremely Modernizes an Original 1900 Mansion
Literary Pop-Up Shops
The Dior Homme NYC Store Features a Text Display
Frosty Feather Installations
Snow by Tokujin Yoshioka is Magically Deceptive
Skewed Sloping Structures
Opus Hong Kong by Frank Gehry is Atop a Winding Hillside
Sublime Streamer Sculptures
The Choi Jeong Hwa 'Cosmos' Installation is Breathtaking
Dualistic Double-Faced Abodes
Dental Office by Estudio Arquitectura Hago Makes Dental Trips Easy
Aircraft-Inspired Crematoria
Vermilion Sands is a Futuristic Launch Pad for the Recently Deceased
Insect-Inspired Building Techniques
MIT Research Allows Silkworm Mimicked 3D Printed Architecture
Arboreal-Inspired Ball Nets
Basket Tree is a Playful Arena That Takes the Form of a Tree
Abstract Architecture Posters
Vision Reality by Exergian Showcases Designs from Around the World
Shredded Timber Sculptures
The Aron Demetz Wooden Statue Series Features Distressed Texture
Japanese Fan-Like Bridges
Difficult Design for a UK Walkway is Inspired by Asian Culture
Phone Booth-Branded Shops
The PUMA London Store Highlights British Iconography
Holistic Hybrid Architecture
The Church of Sant Francesc Convent Fuses the Traditional and Modern
8-Bit Animal Sculptures
American Artist Shawn Smith Creates Real-Life Pixelated Artworks
Portruding Skyrise Photography
Sebastian Opitz Captures City Life While Embedded in Clouds
Mirrored Canopy Structures
The Port Vieux Pavilion is Reminiscent of Chicago's Cloud Gate
Educationally Wired Installations
Triennale Museum’s FiloSofia Design Installation is One of
Contorted Plane Pavilions
The Huaibei Planning Exhibition Hall Incorporates a Hybrid Program
Online Conference Furniture
The Living on Video Proposal Fosters Comfort and Creativity
Tech-Infused Motor Shops
The BMW Paris Showroom is Focused on Providing Exceptional Service
Winged Roof Buildings
The Wuxi Grand Theatre by PES-Architects Looks Like a Landing Butterfly
Looming Atmosphere Art
Thomas Lamadieu's Fills in Open Spaces with Quirky Doodles
Efficient House Design Challenges
adAPT NYC Competition Aims to Find Small Housing Model
Biophotovoltaic-Inspired Furniture
The Moss Table Generates Electricity Through Photosynthesis
Gnarly Netted Alligators
The Olek Crocheted Jacare Alligator is a Soft, but Scary Playground
Sun Replicating Installations
Michael Jantzen's 'Solar Eclipse Pavilion' Aims to Bring Excitement
Real-Life Escher Stairways
'Endless Stair' by dRMM Was Built for the London Design Festival 2013
Industrial Candelabras
These Solid Candelabras from KiBiSi are the Ultimate Urban Home Accessory
Fire-Breathing Bridges
This $85 Million Dragon Bridge in Vietnam Lights Up and Breathes Fire
Guerilla Playground Games
The Sidewalk Tetherball Stopped Surprisingly Few Playful Pedestrians
Hostel Trend Report
Examine the Exponential Growth of the Backpacker Culture
Friend-Revealing Hookup Apps
The 'Bang with Friends' Mobile App Helps Friends Discretely Connect
Futuristic Traffic Signs
The Water Curtain Stop Sign Uses Laser-Powered Technology to Warn Drivers
Contrasting Cultural Constructions
The Frank Gehry David Mirvish Towers Plan to Revitalize Toronto
Coastal Community Centers
The El Centro De Surf De Somo Bridges the Ribamonta Beach to the Streets