When it comes to designing a new building or piece of art, attention to detail can make all the difference, and these artistically intricate structures are offering up some spectacular examples of how architects are taking ordinary buildings to the next level.
In this modern age of contemporary design and digital technology, people are constantly expecting new and exciting things to capture their attention, and these beautifully intricate structures have wonderfully utilized artistic techniques to make a visual impact. From intertwined glass structures to geometric buildings and maze-like landscapes, these artistically intricate structures are showcasing that a little imagination can go a long way.
Sure to attract architectural enthusiasts with an eye for new and exciting designs, these beautifully intricate structures will definitely make a visual impact on anyone that passes by.
100 Artistically Intricate Structures
From Elaborate Laser-Cut Bridges to Intricate Grid Interiors:
Tana Makmanee — Oct 1, 2013 — Art & Design
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Eco Floating Vacations
The Remistudio Ark Hotel is an Intricate Build
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Sea Urchin Concert Halls
The Arena Venom Opera Explores the Biology of Architecture
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Cramped Apartment Captures
1972 by Noritaka Minami is Depressingly Futuristic
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Real-Life Pixelation Art
Stephane Malka Rue Sans Frontieres Installation is Truly Compelling
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Temporary Honeycomb Architecture
The Shellstar Pavilion Features a Super Lightweight Construction
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Scattered Geometry Structure
This Architecture Piece by Michael Jantzen Boasts a Conceptual Design
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Pumpkin-Inspired Pop-Up Shops
Yayoi Kusama Collaborates on the 12 Louis Vuitton by THEVERYMANY
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Sun-Blistering Buildings
The Bloom Pavilion Reacts to Solar Exposure Like a Living Thing
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Electrified Urban Installations
Artic Mass-Painting Inspires the Mind to Think Spatially
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Tangled High-Traffic Viaducts
The Living Bridge Embodies the Energy of the City
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Futuristic Rock Climbing Havens
The Collider Activity Center Concept Blurs Structural Boundaries
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Upcycled Meeting Places
The Palletpavilion is a Striking Piece of Upcycled Architecture
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Twisted Design Tunnels
The Technicolor Bloom
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Surreal House Sculptures
The Modular House Pavilion by Michael Jantzen is Impossibly Abstract
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Intertwined Glass Structures
Birmingham's Zellig Sculpture Features Intricate Steel Tubes
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Enchanting Fairytale Resorts
La Balade Des Gnomes is a Fantasy Themed Rustic Retreat
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Elaborate Minuscule Paper Models
Daniel Agdad Creates Stunning Sculptures Out of Cardboard & Glue
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Spiraling Shingle Architecture
The Paviljoen Puur by Emma Architecten Towers with Wooden Wonder
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Book-Encasing Pyramids (UPDATE)
The Book Mountain by MVRDV is a Librarian Marvel
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Tapered Hexagonal Towers
The KAUST Breakwater Beacon Provides Cool Location for University Events
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Monochromatic Modular Architecture
The Joel Tjintjelaar Photography Explores Abstract Expression
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Sustainable Holographic Sculptures
The Kustaa Saksi Paper Installation Plays With Perception
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Spiritually Intricate Skyscrapers
The Namaste Tower by Atkins Design Studio is Inspired by Hands
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Skeletal Ripple Structures
The Mosque Amir Al-Momenin is Designed with Sustainability in Mind
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Toranj-Inspired Furniture
Tthe Flux Table Features Geometrical Designs with an Iranian Twist
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Woven Wood Ceilings
The Ikibana Restaurant by El Equipo Creativo is Whimsical and Warm
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Luxury Modern Tree Houses
The E’terra Samara Resort is a Canadian Gem
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Intricate Grid Interiors
Stills Flagship Store by Doepel Strijkers Features Elaborate Lattices
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Avant-Garde Atrium Architecture
The Studios at Monterrey Institute of Technology are Highly Modern
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Architectural Pop-Up Art
These Pop-Up Creations by Peter Dahmen are Intricately Detailed
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Abstractly Linked Architecture
The CASIS Headquarters Embodies a Stylized Exterior and Circulation
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Geometric Architectural Captures
Reves D'Urbanisme by Mathieu Coquerelle Captures Patterns
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Geometrically Piled Buildings
Stack Solution by Studio Gang Architects is Structurally Shapely
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Arterial Gallery Architecture
The 'Uncaged' Whitney Museum Brings the Built World to Life
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Sustainable Ceramic Forests
The Solar-Powered Spanish Pavilion is a Truly Remarkable Structure
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Sculptural Amoeba-Like Stairs
The Saint Herblain School of Arts Has Artistic Accents
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Patterned Storefront Displays
The New Tokyo Coach Store Showcases Shelves in an Artistic Manner
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Skyscraper Vortex Photography
Vertical Horizon by Romain Jacquet-Lagreze Captures Hong Kong Sights
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Obtrusive Orb Museums
The Ordos Museum by MAD Architects is a Spectacle On the Outside as Well
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Glass-Domed Subway Stops
The New York Fulton Street Station Provides Commuters with Natural Light
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Latticed Rotundas
David Trubridge Presents the Dream Space Dome, a Quiet Place to Relax in Nature
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Maze-Like Flagship Stores
The Coach Flagship Store in Tokyo was Reinvented by OMA Firm
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Fanciful Futuristic Facades
This Renovation Project has a Sun-Protecting Perforated Metal Shield
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Industrial Table Tops
Caldwell's Use of Circuit Boards Makes for Some Unique Furniture
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Intricate Urban Skins
The DeCanyon Project Aims to Bridge the Infrastructural Abyss of Cagliari
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Abstract Architecture Art
Mattia Mognetti's Photography Distorts and Manipulates Buildings
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Woven Willow Artwork
Laura Bacon Creates Monumental Artworks by Weaving Branches Together
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Spectacular Steel Staircases
This Montreal Home Features a Stunning 'Iron Lace' Staircase
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Artistic Fast Food Joints
The McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia is a Feat of Fast Food Architecture
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Digital Dali-Esque Structures
Geocomb by Yuichiro Itayama Explores the Limits of Computer Modeling
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Architecturally Odd Art Installations
Alex Schweder's Performance Architecture Plays With Space
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Floating Squid Acid Absorbers
The PH Conditioner Skyscraper Leaches Chemicals From the Atmosphere
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Water-Reflected Architecture
The National Archives of France Building Features Fluid Seperations
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Monolithic Museums
Diller Scofidio and Renfro Design an Epic Veiled Structure
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Sawtoothed Skyline Architecture
(RE)Configured-Assemblage Rebuilds the City with Recycled Metal
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Square Studios
Atelier 37.2 Redesigns Le Petit Oiseau Va Sortir into Cubes
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Cellular Desert Cities
The DUNElab Project Anticipates a Futuristic Societal Infrastructure
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Intricate Park Revivals
West 8 Remodels Lincoln Park in Miami
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Mod Mythological Strutures
The Torres De Hercules is a Building to Be Reckoned With
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Futuristically Fragmented Structures
The Paloma by TETRARC Concert Hall is Sci-Fi Inspired
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Toy-Inspired Overpasses
The Slinky Springs Bridge is Colorful and Fun
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Texturized Modern Castles
The Kanayama Community Center by Kengo Kuma
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Sinuous River Viaducts
The Chongqing Eco-Bridge Translates Natural Beauty into Industrial
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Intricate Viewing Towers
The Phoenix Observation Tower by Bjarke Ingels Group Dramatically Spirals
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Intricate Polygon Abodes
House Setagaya is a Minimal Industrial Styled Residence in Japan
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Storytelling Paper Cityscapes
Beatrice Coron's 'Papercuts' Collection Features Silhouettes
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Intricate 3D Printed Rooms
‘Digital Grotesque’ is an Impressively Massive Sculpture
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Vine-Resembling Rest Stations
This Design Takes an Extravagant Take on the Traditional Metal Arbor
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Intricate Ceiling Photography
Richard Silver NYC Church Panoramas Let Us Appreciate its Interior
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Angular Peek-a-Boo Pavilions
The Arteixo Tourism Office is Modern and Eco-Friendly in Design
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Brick-Resembling Libraries
The Katowice Library by HS99 Towers With Academic Grandiosity
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Cellular City Planning
The Urban Field is an Evolving Skin for the Modern Metropolis
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Never-Ending Spiral Stairs
'Usher Hall' by Speirs + Major Goes M.C. Escher
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Abstract Wave-Inspired Architecture
The Hyundai Pavilion by Unsangdong Architects Mimics Motion
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Industrial Arboreal Churches
Forest Chapel Works Metal Material into Organic Architectural Forms
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Glowing Squiggle Bridges
The Pedestrian Walkway in Telok Blangah Hill Park in Singapore
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Sustainable Art Exhibits
New York Japan Society Honors Bamboo
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Remixed Chapel Concepts
The Notre Dame Haiti Cathedral Modernizes a Classic Design
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Pipe Branch Architecture
Suppose Design Office Turns the Diesel Denim Gallery to a Nature Factory
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Floating Orb Archiecuture
The National Art Museum by MAD Architects Design is Otherworldly
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Intricate Transforming Towers
The Hydropolis Skyscraper Embodies and Elaborate Structure
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Translucent Block Book Rooms
Nam June Paik Library is a Contemporary Cube of Literature
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Brightly Curvy Walkways
Hunker and Corso Create an Artistic Terrain
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Crystallized Angle Abodes
The Under the Moonlight House Displays Complex Geometries
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Quilted Pavilion Designs
The ARC River Culture Pavilion in South Korea was Designed by Asymptote
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Spiraling Cone-Shaped Buildings
Guggenheim Museum's Cone-Shape Concept Will Fill a Full Scoop
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Woven Rope House Hacks
XPIRAL Makes Over Homes to Give Them a 21st Century Design Edge
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Rhythmic Geometry Landscapes
The New Barrio de la Música Park Boasts Impressive Aerial Views
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Iceberg-Shaped Housing
The Isbjerget Apartment Complex is a Chilly Waterfront Addition
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Refurbished Church Manors
God's Loft by LKSVDD Architects Boasts Cheeky Religious References
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Basketball Net Sculptures
Head Architecture Wins Thematic Design for 2009 East Asian Games Venue
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Elaborate Laser-Cut Bridges
The Pleated Perforated Bridge Manipulates Material to Span a River
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Complex Urban Jungle Gyms
The Empty Pavillion by McLain Clutter is a Confusing and Beautiful
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Meticulous Seat Structures
The Screenplay Bench by Oyler Wu Collaborative is Complex
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Coral-Like Subway Canopies
The Donostialdea Metro-Station Entrance by Snohetta is Sculptural
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Stark Seafaring Towers
The 'Step Tower' Imitates a Ship with Clean and Elegant Curves
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Curvaceous Cultural Venues
The Changsha Meixihu International Centre Boasts a Futuristic Aesthetic
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Chic Chain-Link Decor
Personeni Raffaele Scharer Architects are Taking Design Tips off the Streets
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Haute Honeycomb Museums
The Contemporary Arts Center Cordoba by Nieto Sobejano Arquitectos is Chic
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Scale Model Business Cards
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Giant Luggage Pop-Up Shops
The Brothers Suitcase Store Travels Around Sweden
Intimate Anonymous Photography
Human Feelings by Can Dagarslani is Poetically Relatable
3D Architectural Wall Art
This DIY Makes an Eiffel Tower Picture Out of Nails and Thread
Eco Urban Tree Houses
These High-Tech Tree Houses Bring Green Shelter to Urban Areas
Geometrically-Impossible Papercrafts
The Apophenia Series by Matthew Shlian is Darkly Arresting
Poignant Post-Pregnancy Photography
The ‘4th Trimester Bodies Project’ Promotes Body A
3D-Printed Rocket Engines
NASA Creates a Rocket Engine Using 3D Printing
Crystalline Disc Shard Sculptures
Old Media Technology Becomes Repurposed in Jim Hake's CD Art
Bizarre Faceless Shirt Photography
The Flora Borsi 'lookbook' Reveals an Odd Fight with a Shirt
Chic Mobile Boutiques
The Caravan Shop is a Boutique on Wheels
Compartmentalized Aluminum Abodes
These Compact Japanese Apartments are Fine Minimalist Living
Breathtaking Extreme Sports Photos (UPDATE)
Red Bull Debuts the 2013 Illume Photo Contest Winners
Chromatic Cave Lavatories
GAD Architecture Bathroom Designs Incorporate Curved Ceilings and Walls
Bicycle-Friendly Café Seating
Rathaus Café's Patio Seating Does Not Require Chairs
Unsettling Surreal Paintings
These Surreal Paintings by Lisa Adams are Dark and Impressive
Vibrantly Geometric Illuminators
These Geometric Light Sculptures Features Mesmerizing Displays
Post-Apocalyptic Photography
Chris Luckhardt Captures Eerie Photos of Urban Exploration
Long Exposure Landscape Photography
These Photographs by Samuel Burns Take Hours to Capture
Scattered Geometry Structure
This Architecture Piece by Michael Jantzen Boasts a Conceptual Design
Psychedelic Mountainside Abodes
Moon Hoon Creates a Trippy Hillside Cabin for a Korean Rockstar
Geometrically Framed Furnishings
The Plywood Collection by Dontdiy Features Angular Accents
Digital Pop-Up Shops
The eBay x Kate Spade Saturday Storefront Offers Offline Purchases
Slightly Surreal Photography
Zack Seckler Tweaks Reality to Make the Mundane More Memorable
Abnormal Abode Photography
Tom Wik Explores Oddity and Eccentricity in His Strange House Series
Arched Geometry Structures
The Roskilde Dome Pavilion is Home to the Danish Music Festival
Paper Shrubbery Sculptures
Julie Dodd Interprets Rainforests as Lungs of the World Through Art
3D-Printed Character Models
Joaquin Baldwin Creates Stunning Replicas
Sound Sustainability Superstructures
Soundscrapers Could Be the Future’s Noise Pollution Sol
Abandoned Sanatorium Photography
Malaise by Christian Schmeer Captures an Old Haunting Hospital
Round Rocking Chairs
Lincoln Kayiwa's Modern Rocking Chair is Circular and Roomy
Lightweight Meshy Loungers
The Membrane Chair Embodies a Reductive Structure with Stretchy Textile
Angular Prefab Abodes
The WFH House by Arcgency Upcycles Old Shipping Containers
3D-Printed Light Bulbs
The 3D Printed Light Bulbs from David Grass are an Ode to Cities
Vibrantly Blocky Installations
The Sretenka Sculptures by Matt W Moore Brighten Up Moscow Streets
Mystically Manipulated Home Collages
These Photo Collages Transform the Mundane into Mystical
Whimsical Eco-Home Concepts
This Home-Scape Building System by Michael Jantzen is Eco-Friendly
Futuristic Gas Stations
The McDonalds and Fuel Station by Giorgi Khmaladze is Incredibly Slick
Command-Responsive Pavilion Concepts
The Entangled Pavilion Self-Changes Shape At Visitors' Wishes
Mesh Metal Avian Art
Celia Smith's Bird Sculpture Series is Made Out of Telephone Wire
Contemporary Castle Abodes
This Medieval Castle is Home to Studio F Owner Patrizio Fradiani
Sprouting Ciggy Hubs
The Perpetuum Mobile Smoking Point Would Be Refreshing to Non-Smokers
Timeless Stone Residences
The Cassell Street House is Inspired by Byzantine Buildings
Decrepit Deconstructive Fashion Photos
Photographer Justin Henry Captures Beauty Among Destruction
Cyclical Growth Garden Structures
The Eco-Aquaponic House Prototype by Michael Jantzen is Sleek
Juxtaposed Stone Houses
The 'DVA Arhitekta' Country Stone House Charmingly Stands Out
Sturdy See-Through Homes
The Rio Bonito House Features Clear Beams of Glass
Surreal Food Photography
The Foodist Manifesto Series Features a Mad-Scientist Twist
Geometrically Hand-Painted Furnishings
Volk Furniture Creates Colorfully Patterned Pieces
3D-Printed Purses
This Studded Leather Handbag is Infused with Selective Lasering Technology
Digitally Printed Skate Decks
Sam Abbott Creates the World's First 3D-printed Skateboard
Modernized Monumental Eateries
The NYU Restaurant by IM Lab is Built Atop Ancient Ruins
Vividly Woven Seating
The Banjooli Chair by Sebastian Herkner is a Contemporary Take on Tradition
Spanish Spaceman Hotels
The Barcelona Space Hotel Aims to Bring Space Tourism to Spain
Phallic-Shaped Skyscrapers
The Headquarters for People's Daily Newspaper is Sexually Suggestive
Cardiovascular City Architecture
The Heart of the District Hotel Redefines Urban Travel
Regally Vintage Italian Eateries
The 'Barbatella' Italian Eatery in Naples is Vintage and Lavish
Solar Vineyard House Concepts
This Winery Design by Michael Jantzen is Sleek and Sustainable
Adaptive Workspace Pods
Michael Jantzen's Chameleon Workplace is a Modular Desk That Changes Color
Futuristic Seed-Planting Concepts
Eco-Seed Sowing Machines Make an Environmental Statement
Minimalist Church Designs
The 'St. Moritz Church' is Now Sporting a Glorious Minimalist Design
Eco-Friendly Temporary Libraries
The 'SUTD Library Pavilion' is Recyclable and Modern
Scrap Metal Animal Sculptures
Artist Sayaka Ganz Turns Discarded Waste into Realistic Artwork
Fanciful Futuristic Facades
This Renovation Project has a Sun-Protecting Perforated Metal Shield
Artistic Fast Food Joints
The McDonald's in Batumi, Georgia is a Feat of Fast Food Architecture
Rustic Road Trip Photography
Oio Captures Brazil Beautifully Within His Calmaria Photographs
Laidback Luxury Beach Abodes
The Beech House by Altius Architecture is Modern Yet Liveable
Social Media Department Stores
Upside is a Market Where You Can Experience the Web in Real Time
Kite Aerial Photography
Charles C. Benton Combines Two Hobbies to Capture Spectacular Views
Plant-Powered Architecture
Splitterwerk's Algae-Powered Building is Truly Green in its Design
Tree People Photography
Marco Prelic Creates Humans From Trees in His Project 'Tree People'
Abstractly Amalgamated Architecture
Contemporary Vernacular Expresses a Modern Indigenous Style
Eco-Friendly Workout Stairs
The Stair-Scape Terrain Structure Would Be Ideal for Small Parks
Sky-High Landscape Snaps
Photographer Vitaliy Raskalov Captures Dizzying Displays from Up Above
Elastic Environment Buildings
11 11 Triples as a Parking Garage, Restaurant and Yoga Studio
Dinsaur-Modeled Homes
The Jurgen Mayer H OLS House is Shaped Like Ancient Creatures
Ballet-Based Art
The Combination of Calligraphy and Ballet Makes for a Lively Photo Series
Temporary Structural Art
Modular Stair-Scapes by Michael Jantzen Can Move from Parks to Rooftops
Vine-Resembling Rest Stations
This Design Takes an Extravagant Take on the Traditional Metal Arbor
Seafaring 3D Pop-Up Books
Anni Churdar's 'Lost at Sea' Draws You in with Retro Effects
Homemade Pop-Up Breakfast Pastries
These Homemade Pop Tart Recipes are Stuffed With Sweet Fillings
Geeky Museum Eateries
The CW Restaraunt in South Korea is a Geek Paradise to Get a Meal
Abstract Wave-Inspired Architecture
The Hyundai Pavilion by Unsangdong Architects Mimics Motion
Slanted Seating Structures
This Public Rest Station Seats Many People in an Original Way
Consumer-Made Lipsticks
The Bite Beauty Lipstick Lab Lets Customers Make Their Own Lipstick
Bowling-Inspired Bar Cafes
The Nicky’s Food & Drinks Eatery Embraces the Popular Pastime
Sting Ray-Inspired Floating Museums
The Pingtan Art Museum Can Only be Accessed by Bridge
Remixed Chapel Concepts
The Notre Dame Haiti Cathedral Modernizes a Classic Design
Contemporary Marble Furniture
The Marmo Table by Olof Jakobina is Minimalist and Opulent
Insect-Accommodating Abodes
The University at Buffalo's Skyscraper for Bees is a Towering Hive
Lone Fine Dining Restaurants
Eating Alone is the What the Eenmaal Restaurant Encourages
Looming Atmosphere Art
Thomas Lamadieu's Fills in Open Spaces with Quirky Doodles
Cloaked Chopper Snapshots
Christian Werner Portrays Motorcycle Covers as Street Sculptures
Rotationally Reforming Tables
This Reforming Coffee Table is an Example of Functional Art
Angular Diplomatic Abodes
The Ethiopian Dutch Embassy Juts Out in Several Directions
Accordian-shaped Homes
The Fujiwaramuro Architects House in Sayo is Modeled Like an Instrument
Luxe Londoner Photography
Val Dolezal by Balint Barna Focuses on Strong British Style
Vintage Tiled Restaurants
Gundry & Ducker Does Retro NYC Tile Work for Voodoo Ray's UK Restaraunt
Carved Cityscape Dioramas
Heather Kocsis Recreates Old Buildings in Her Reclaimed Wood Art
Pop-Up Custom Shirt Shops
The YrStore Custom T-Shirt Shop Lets You Design Your Shirt Live
Lattice-Like Vault Architecture
This Idea for the Flinders Street Station Connects Past to Present
Hipster Pop-Up Newsstands
This Newsstand Pop-Up Business Supports Independent Publications
Budget-Friendly 3D Printers
The Buccaneer is the Most Budget-Friendly 3D Printer
Dilapidated Theater Photography
Julia Solis's Latest Book 'Stages of Decay' Documents Old Theaters
Ephemeral Nature-Focused Structures
This Unique Structure Design Changes With its Shadows
Pop-Up Dog Bakeries
Poochtastic Bake Shops Open for Dogs in Chelsea, London
Angled Compact Abodes
The House in Keyaki by SNARK and OUVI Boasts an Unexpected Interior
Spy-Inspired Menswear Shops
The Thom Browne Store by Wonderwall is Cleverly Hidden
Stark Seafaring Towers
The 'Step Tower' Imitates a Ship with Clean and Elegant Curves
3D-Printed Wedges
These 3D-Printed Pumps are Made Overnight with a System from Cubify
Blank Canvas Abodes
The Caxinas House by AUZprojekt Highlights Clean Lines and a Open Concept
Amorous Road Adverts
Mazda's Latest Campaign Utilizes Captivating Aerial View Photos