These inventive fairytale-inspired structures are some fantastic examples of how architects have infused their love for childhood fantasy references into these larger-than-life creations.
There's a reason why fairytale stories have become classic pieces of literature for both children and adults alike. The use of romantic themes, beautifully grand costumes and stunning castles serves to make these stories simply magical to the reader. That's why incorporating these fairytale elements into architectural designs is a creative way to bring these whimsical elements into the real world. From miniature castles built in the backyard of homes to structures inspired by the eclectic scenes in Alice in Wonderland, these fairytale-inspired designs are bringing imaginative features into these otherwise ordinary structures.
26 Fairytale-Inspired Structures
From Enchanting Fairytale Resorts to Cubic Fairytale Architecture:
Tana Makmanee — Jul 31, 2013 — Art & Design
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Fairytale-Inspired Shop Interiors
Betulla Store by Carola Vannini is Fit for a Princess
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Fantasy-Filled Stores
The Pilar's Story Toyshop is Made for Children
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Cloud-Shaped Cabins
Le Nuage Urban Refuge Brings Heaven Down to Earth
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Sustainable Childhood Fantasy Homes
J.K Rowling's Proposed 40 Ft Tree House is Fantastic
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Custom Underground Hobbit Dwellings
The Custom Hobbit Home is a Fantasy Lover's Dream
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Tree-Skewered Sanctuaries
‘The Pretty House’ in Sydney is One with Nature
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Abridged Abodes
Bridge Homes, Like those by H3ar, Let You Live on the Water
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Arboreal Abode Publications
Philip Jodidio Focuses on Fantasy Tree Houses in His New Book
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Real Fairytale Houses in Trees
Amazon Treehouses
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Alice In Wonderland Interiors
Mondrian South Beach Hotel Looks Like A Fantasy Land
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Fairytale Garden Castles
Dreaming Spires Willow Playhouses are Designed for Imaginative Play
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Fantasy Bridges
OFF Architecture's Surreal Entry for Bering Strait Connection
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Fantasy Castles
Enchanting Architecture from DeviantART Creatives, From Spooky to Sparkly
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Enchanting Fairytale Resorts
La Balade Des Gnomes is a Fantasy Themed Rustic Retreat
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Castle & Palace Hotels
Global Fairytale Escapes
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Surrealist Outdoor Architecture
Edward James's Bizarre ‘Las Pozas' Secret Garden
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Fairy Tale Castle Hotels
London's St. Pancras Renaissance Hotel is the Epitome of Fantasy Luxury
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Fairytale-Inspired Houses
A House for Essex by FAT and Grayson Perry Looks Straight From a Story
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Extravagent Living
Castles, Lighthouses, Convents As Homes
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Reconstructed Castle Homes
The Lymm Water Tower is Converted into a Modern Manison
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Personal Tree Pods
Hanging Spherical Environments by Free Spirit (UPDATE)
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Miniature Mansion Models
The Nanoblock Neuschwanstein Castle Set is Complexly Detailed
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Teepee Towers
The Swedish Ski Resort is a Little Boy's Fantasy Playground
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Cubic Fairytale Architecture
Russia Pavilion for Shanghai World Expo 2010 Inspired by Tradition
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$65,000 Backyard Castles
Live the Fantasy You’ve Always Wanted with a DIY Fairy Tale Castle
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Micro-City Housing Nooks
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Discarded Toys-Created Homes
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Lotus Plant-Inspired Skyscrapers
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Farmland-Inspired Rural Hotel Cottages
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Tranquil Treetop Bali Resorts
Alexis Dornier and Studio Jencquel Design the Lost Lindenberg Resort
Whimsically Designed Hotel Interiors
Dorothée Meilichzon Designs the Cowley Manor Experimental
Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows
O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects Adds Levels to a Bunalow
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Greenery-Packed Museum Buildings
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Dynamic Immersive Play Museums
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Sandy Landscape-Reflective Homes
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Contemporary Artful Bright Apartments
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Youth-Focused Architectural Toys
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Matra Designs the New Prism House with Four Concrete Volumes
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Estudio Carroll Designs the Xique Boutique Hotel
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Japanese Castle-Themed Puzzle Sets
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Figure 8-Structured House
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