Embracing curvilinear constructions, these examples of domed design pay tribute to the ancient architectural element. With its strong resemblance to a sphere's upper, hollow half, the element has been a design favourite throughout history and built out of various material mediums.
Spherical ceiling architecture, orb-shaped automobiles and curvilinear furnishings are just some of these many and impressive examples of domed design. Often a staple of Middle Eastern architecture and a symbol of retro futurism, the dome is synonymous with religious themes or otherworldly sci-fi imagery.
Whether representing a godly architectural aesthetic or painting a clean and streamlined vision of the coming future, the structural element evokes a sense of organic movement that opposes the stiff and two-dimensional quality of linear constructions.
70 Examples of Domed Design
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Ballooning Eco Abodes
These 'Binishells' Structures Bring the Hobbit Shire to Sustainable Reality
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Eco Domed Abodes
The Solaleya Pearl Dwelling Embraces Passive Energy Practices
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Portable Wooden Huts
Robust Outdoor Brands' POD Houses Make for Eco-Friendly Camping
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Melodic Folding Campers
The Opera Trailer by Axel Enthoven is a Stylish Way to Travel
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Cosmic Orbital Chronographs
The Tourbillon Black Hole Wristwatch Defines Time and Space
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Sheltered Enclosure Pods
The Abri-Boca Lounge Chair Design Contains a Collapsible Shell
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Giant Sheathed Domes
iGuzzini Headquarters by MiAS Architects is a Spectacular Structure
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Arched Geometry Structures
The Roskilde Dome Pavilion is Home to the Danish Music Festival
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Snow Shelter Resorts
The POD Hotel by Robust Outdoor Brands is Comfy and Compact
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Jewel-Cut Concept Cars
The EXO NURBS Vehicle Revisits Dymaxion Design for Superior Strength
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Lotus Solar Desalinators
The Waterdome Desalination Plant Replicates and Respects Nature
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Curvaceously Shaped Structures
The People’s Meeting Dome Sparks Design Discussions
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Chic 60s Chapeaus
These Shapobaa Hat Designs Marry Retro and Modern Concepts
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Utensil-Inspired Illuminators
The Spoon Variations Lights Make Fitting Fixtures for Your Kitchen
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Visually Stimulating Shelving
The Gradient Cabinet by Ka-Lai Chan Partially Hides Objects Up Top
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Space Colony Architecture
RFM FM Radio Station Headquarters, Poland
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Domed Sea Creature Structures
This University of Stuttgart Pavilion was Inspired by Biology
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Decoupage-Like Seating
The Fase #3 Stool by Bernardita Marambio B. is Eco-Friendly
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Upcycled Umbrella Artwork
The Stunning 'Harvest Dome 2.0' Floats Along the Water in New York City
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Transparent-Topped Autos
The Honda Puyo Concept Car Offers an Uninterrupted Outdoor View
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Wild Wheeled Furnishings
The Tire Table Enhances Spaces with an Eccentric Automotive Aesthetic
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Geodesic Dining Tables
The Web Table Expands Beyond the Simplicity of the Typical Eating Surface
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Whimsical Watery Urbanism
'City on the Sea' Imagines a Shanghai that Embraces Rising Shores
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Sci-Fi Pool Pavilions
The Aquarena Aqua Leisure Center Embodies its Futuristic Inspiration
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Geometric Dome Structures
The King's Cross Train Station Redevelopment is Dynamically Designed
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Glass-Domed Subway Stops
The New York Fulton Street Station Provides Commuters with Natural Light
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Doubly Geometric Lighting
Dancing Squares Lamps by Nendo are Delicately Sculptural
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Dynamically Domed Structures
The Win Changzhou Culture Centre is China's Next Landmark
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Portable Jungle Gyms
The Easy Outdoor Geodescent Space Dome is Fun for Your Kids
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Spherical Coral Concert Halls
The (a) Ball Auditorium is Enclosed by Polyps that Disseminate Sound
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Mega-Domed Islands
The Havvada Island by Dror Benshetrit is Structural Marvel
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Domed Ceiling Bookshelves
The Wade Davis Writing Studio Boasts a Sky-High Library
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Tab Light Brighteners
The Vinge Table Lamp Has an Intensity Switch that Swivels 180 Degrees
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Geodesic Domed Lodges
The Loveland Farms Offers Pod Accommodations for Creative People
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Picnic-Improving Contraptions
W.E.T. Beacon Improves Park Atmospheres by Harnessing Sun and Rain
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Bread-Making Toys
Dough Globe by Mint Digital Ferments Yeast Culture in a Playful Way
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Powerful Wind-Proof Tents
The Cave by Frackenpohl Poulheim is Robust and Easy to Set Up
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Sweet Treat Protection
'Cupcase' Individual Cupcake Carriers Prevent Damage and Contamination
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Sphere-Shielded Desks
The Sphere Table Allows You to Protect Your Personal Space
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Domed Plant Marvels
The Thousand Bloom Chrysanthemum is a Sight to Behold
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Ergonomic Student Seating
The 'Ray' School Chair Design is Meant to Improve Posture in Class
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Massive Monument Installations
Anish Kapoor's Cathedral-like Installation in Paris is Incredible
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Serving Platter Zappers
The Domo-Wave Microwave Was Made to Better Match the Dishes
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Arboreal Tech Company HQs
The Amazon Biosphere Office Would House People and Plants
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Retro Militant Collages
The Bunker Series by Maria Martinez-Canas and Rafael Domenech
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Geodesic Walking Pod Robots
Scott Parenteau's Walking Pod is a Heavy but Graceful Robot
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Spherical Privacy Work Tables
The Vitra Sphere Table Helps to Conceal Those Working
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Floating Orb Archiecuture
The National Art Museum by MAD Architects Design is Otherworldly
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Timber Mosaic Tubs
The Stone Pixel Soaker Marries Glossy Crystalplant with Textural Wood Grain
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Tortoise Shell Domes
The Carapace by Arnaldo Pomodoro is Reptilian in Design
20
Spherical Wire Seating
The Nest Chair By Kirv Features an Unconventional Aesthetic
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Immersive Igloo-Like Installations
PODS by Danielle Tay Provides Topographical Atmospheres Within
18
Multimedia Material Presses
The Steam B Iron Removes Wrinkles and Busts Beats
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Cluttered Literature Sculptures
The Writer's Block Library Shows Where Unfinished Ideas Go to Wait
16
Fabulous Fish Scale Additions
Studio Extension Fuses Traditional Brick with Technicolor Tectonics
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Minimalist Jellyfish-Like Lighting
The Medusa Lamp by Thomas Merlin Boasts a Simple Silhouette
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Glass-Domed Lighting
Ligne Roset's Chantal Table Lamp Resembles a Jellyfish
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Egg-Shaped Automobiles
The uCar by Garcia-Verdugo Makes the One Man Commute More Eco-Friendly
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Orb-Shaped Ovens
The Microwave SymB Heats Your Meals in a Revolutionary Way
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Realistic Racing Simulators
The SimRoom SimPod 1 Provides an Immersive Gaming Experience
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Melon-Protecting Pillows (UPDATE)
The Hövding Airbag Collar is a Couture and Practical Helmet
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Domed Desktop Illuminators
The Light Drop Lamp from Pulpo is a Fresh Take on Retro Design
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Whimsical Sculptural Chronographs
The Fable Mantle Clock is Inspired by Vintage Objects
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Illusionary Cleaning Covers
The Vaulot & Dyevre 'Edition Cinna' Fantome Collection Hides
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Figurine-Infused Fixtures
The Favorite Things Pendant Lamp Features Cute and Simply Scenes
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Nature-Recreated Printing
MIT's 'Biological Silkworm 3D Printer' is Something to Marvel
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Peeping Rain Protectors
The Submarine Umbrellas Let Users Indulge in a Little Practical Fantasy
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Organically Domed Religious Structures
The Pristina Central Mosque by OODA is Monumental
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Green-Domed Gyms
The $24-Million North Lincolnshire Sports Academy is Spectacular
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Office Supply Municipalities
The Staple City Product Imitates Metropolitan Skylines
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Sculptural Geometric Formed ADUs
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Sand Dune-Inspired Airport Roofs
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Modern Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers
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Sculptural Sunken Gardens
Montalba Architects Renovates an Iconic Building in Los Angeles
Traditionally Formed Gabled Homes
Studio Circle Growth Designs the Casa De Mi Luna
Cutesy Coiled Floor Lamps
The Helix Lamp by Liam de la Bedoyere Has a Playful Construction
Pod-Inspired Bulbous Furniture
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Architecture-Inspired Furniture Capsules
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Swooped Museum Roof Planes
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Modern Office Environments
The MOL Campus Project Was Designed by Architecture Firm Kinzo
Striking Glass Canopy Designs
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Wavy Metal Facades
SO-IL's 9 Chapel Residential Tower Offers a Istinctive Architectural Vision
Roman Architecture-Inspired Timepieces
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Juxtaposing Themed Furniture Designs
Ogmma Designs the Empírea Series of Furniture
Bamboo-Inspired Cultural Buildings
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Vaulted Glass Structure Additions
A Vaulted Roof is Added to the Domino Sugar Refinery
Ski Resort Crystalline Skyscrapers
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Upward-Pitched Roof Homes
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Futuristic Totemic Lighting Series
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Bamboo Luxe Pool Houses
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Sail-Shaped Skyscapers
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Red Concrete-Defined Home Renovations
Atelier Delalande Tabourin Renovates a Home in France
Eco-Conscious Slim Skyscrapers
Muraba and RCR Arquitectes Join to Design the Muraba Veil
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
This Science Museum is Designed Around a Central Park
Monolithic Metal-Formed Homes
Boyd Architects Designs the Summerville House in South Carolina
Sculptural Art-Detailed Store Designs
Halleroed Designs the Flagship Toteme Store in Mayfield
Y-Shaped Community Pavilions
Sam Crawford Architects Creates a Red-Roof Pavilion in Sydney
Geometric Cone-Shaped Mosques
Altwadum Designs the Bab Al Salam Mosque in Muscat, Oman
Curved Vintage Home Extensions
Vatn Architecture and Groma Create the Dråpa Extension
Geometrical Golden Ratio Mirrors
The Ascension Wall Mirror by Deniz Aktay is Harmonious
Minimal Rounded Furniture Collections
MUT Design Creates the Tres Collection for Saba
Harmonious Traditional Home Designs
MAKHNO Studio Updates the Century-Old Kyoto House
Diamond-Shaped Paneled Homes
Reigo and Bauer Design the Neville Park Home in Toronto
Charming Angular Contemporary Homes
Studio KUNZ Presents the Trapezium House in Brazil
Indian Design Principal-Based Homes
Matra Designs the New Prism House with Four Concrete Volumes
Robust Monolithic Walled Homes
H Arquitectes Completes the Casa 1736 in Barcelona
Curved Garden-Surrounding Linear Homes
Denis Joelsons designs the Casa dos Terraços Circulares
Domed Door Knob Designs
Civilian Designs the H03 Knob on Half Moon with Various Mateirals
House-Layered Structural Designs
DCA Architects of Transformation Designs the Chodge
Architecture-Inspired Home Sculptures
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Organically designed Salon Interiors
Mariam Barrio Designs Natural Themes for Curly Lab's Salon
Geometric Prefabricated Pavilions
Heams & Michel Architectes Presents the 7 Kiosks Project
Simplistic Timber Warehouses
Aretz Dürr Architektur Designs the Structures of Halle S 46
Compact Geometric Portable Lamps
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Sleek Structural Lighting Designs
Hania Jneid Designs the Dynamic Emotional Lab Light
Futuristic Curved Islandic Homes
The Collective Studio Co., Ltd Designs the Nest Residence
Cloister-Style Sculptural Galleries
Axel Vervoordt and Tatsuro Miki Design the Meridiano
Sleek Outdoor Lighting Series
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Mid-Century Modern Historical Homes
SHED Architecture & Design Creates the Lark House
Contemporary Nature-Inspired Homes
Fuller/Overby Architecture Designs the Nebo House
Wooden Louvres Family Homes
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Crystalline Chinese Museum Buildings
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Local Craft-Shown Bamboo Pavilions
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Textured Concrete Panelled Gyms
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Bauhaus-Themed Contrasting Sofas
Jens Juul Eilersen Designs the Cocoon Sofa for Eilersen
Jewel-Inspired Chandelier Lights
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Transparent Base Sleek Lamps
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Woven Upholstery Textile Capsules
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Greenery-Filled Skyscraper Terrarium
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Matte White Dynamic Chandeliers
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Artfully Rotating Glass Pillars
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Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
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Roman Architecture-Themed Pavilions
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Steel Pavilion Sports Clubs
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Porcelain-Clad Skyscrapers
Selldorf Architevts Completes Another New York Skyscraper
Modernist Ceramic Lighting Series
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Arab Majlis-Inspired Modular Sofas
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Contemporary 1960s Italian Villas
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Paper-Like Art Museum Roofs
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Trapezoidal Coastal Beach Houses
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Industrial Warehouse-Inspired Offices
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Vibrantly Designed German Lofts
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Fried Egg-Inspired Canopy Designs
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Dual Level Concrete Galleries
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Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
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Steel Structural Dynamic Workspaces
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Domed Underground Sports Centers
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Sloped Concrete Roofed Restaurants
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Dynamic Concrete Modern Buildings
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Pretzel-Like Comfortable Chairs
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Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
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Orchestral-Themed Lighting Series
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Colonial History Art Exhibitions
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Staggered Cubic Skyscrapers
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Converted Palazzo Circular Spas
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