When I was a child, I remember being deathly afraid of our underground parking garage. I was so sure that at any moment the condo building would collapse around us. To my child-like amazement, it never happened.
As an adult, I’ve grown to appreciate underground innovations. Some of the most interesting things can be found down below. Don’t know what I mean? Then check out this cluster.
24 Underground Innovations

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Underground Dance Phenomenons
Melbourne Shuffle is the New Moonwalk

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Buried Tomb Bars
Cobra Nightclub In Toronto is an Ironically Lively Adventure

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Underground Pit Lanes
Abu Dhabi's Revamped F1 Racetrack
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Underground Hip-Hop 'Krumping' Goes Mainstream
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Secret Underground Home
Homeless "Mole Man"
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Underground Cities
Nevada Desert Oasis is a Safe Haven for Natural Disasters
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Underground Offices
Selgas Cano Architecture's Subterranean Work Space
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Underground Ad Campaigns
Lay's Supports Local Potato Farming in Snack Food Production
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Sculptures to Hide Underground Homes
The House of Spiritual Retreat
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Subterranean Residences
Suppose Design Office Creates Illusion of Pit House
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Floating Underground Villas
'Plot #35' of the Ordos Project Has Floating Extensions
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Shivering Sunken Homes
Productora Combats Mexico Heat With Half-Buried House Design
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Underground Fashion Show in Berlin
Spirit of Fashion
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Temporary Underground Retail
Cool Cats Pop Up Shop Collaboration with Nike and LIVESTRONG
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Underground Art Performances
Tunnel 228 is a Sensory Theatre-Going Experience
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Underground Stadiums
The Wall for 2018 World Cup in Qatar
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Underground Chapels
Slovenian Cemetery Gets a Holy Makeover
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Tunneled Art Museums
The Museum Liaunig Takes Artistry Underground
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Sinister Subterranean Tours
Creepy Paris Catacombs Are the Perfect Halloween Expedition
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Underground Art Galleries
The Platform at Degrave Street Subway Station
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Underground Endurance Dancing
Diesel 'Dance Party' Features Hooded Contestants in Underwear
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Underground Ultimate Fighting Sports
XARM is Full-Contact Armwrestling
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Nest-Inspired Urban Houses
This Vietnamese Dwelling Offers Respite From the Concrete Jungle
AI-Generated Real-World Transformations
AI-Artist Who Gives a Unique Design to Real Objects
Nostalgic 70s-Inspired Apartments
The House Special Studio Designs a Compact Apartment
New Yorker-Approved Campaigns
New York’s StreetEasy Urges You to Never Become a Former New Yorker
AI Post-Apocalyptic Cities
Top10Casinos Explores the Future, Inspired by the Dune Universe
Skateable Pyramid Art Installations
PlayLab Inc Works with Vans on a Bright Yellow Skate Ramp
Modernized Toronto Hotels
The Union Hotel Boasts Local Inspiration and Historic Charm
Water-Ready Sports Car Concepts
The Citroën Above and Under by Sangheon Chung is Transformative
Eco-Friendly Offices
Office@27 by Sanjay Puri Architects is Enhanced by Ancient Indian Principles
Extreme Space-Saving Architecture
A 74-Square-Foot Apartment is Redefining Urban Living
Nature-Connecting Warm Apartments
Baranowitz + Kronenberg Designs the Urban Refuge Apartment
Retro Nightlife-Inspired Hotels
Necchi Architecture Designs the Hôtel Château d'Eau
Edgy Futuristic Activations
The Oakley Exoplanetary Bunker in Paris is Otherworldly
Street Lamp Charging Stations
The 'EVIE' Lamppost EV Charger Maximizes Power Access
Tourist Destination Predictions
BonusFinder Canada Used Technology to Predict the Future
Globalized Spooky Destinations
Intrepid Travel Presents a Curated Selection of Spooky Adventures
Japanese Inn-Inspired Apartments
Intheory Design Creates an Apartment Inspired by Ryokan
Dynamic Installation Science Museums
MAD has Designed the New Hainan Science Museum
Horror-Themed Overnight Experiences
The Warner Bros Icons of Horror Sees Iconic Wax Figures
Cooling Bus Shelter Designs
EMT Madrid Spearheads the Quest for Comfortable Public Transportation
Rejuvenated Chinese Train Stations
MAD Architects Breathed New Life Into a Century-Old Station
Footlong Snack Bags
Subway Created Sidekick Safes to Securely Store Its Footlong Snacks
Dramatic Doomsday Bunker Images
Alastair Philip Wiper Documents a Subterranean Fallout Shelter
Philosophical Residential Skyscrapers
Mercedes-Benz Places is Now Under Construction in Miami
50s-Inspired Renovated Basements
Gundry & Ducker Add a Colorful New Extension to Home in Hackney
Futuristic Residential Neighbourhoods
18 Blackfriars Road Boasts Vibrant Public Spaces
Exoskeleton Stepped-Back Skyscrapers
Foster + Partners Constructed the BDO Unibank Inc Towers
Music Industry Creative Offices
22RE Transforms a Vaulted Factory into a Modern Workspace
Forgotten Theme-Park Art Exhibitions
Luna Luna Presents the Forgotten Fantasy Exhibition in LA
Eco Police Vehicle Designs
This Police Car Interior by David Dahlberg is Ultra-Modern
Clever Townhouse Renovations
Light and Air Architecture Design the Void House in New York
Integrated Transportation Centers
The Jinjialing Overpass Underground Transportation Center Opens
Thematic Large-Scale Light Installations
SPOOKY AT ILLUMI Offers a Unique Family Experience
Accessible Space Travel Systems
This Space Elevator Concept by Jordan William Hughes is Wondrous
Edgy High-End Fashion Collections
Alexander Wang Debuts the Ultra-Edgy Garage Collection
Simulation Parking Lot Games
The Car Park Capital Game is a Real-Time City-Building Experience
Mall-Based Indoor Adventure Parks
Elev8 Fun is Coming to Miami International Mall
Gallery-Like Elevated Retail Designs
Format Architecture Office Designs the Leica Store & Gallery
Child-Forward Travel Planning Kits
Trip Jones Offers Kid-Friendly Travel Planning
Large Headquarter-Transformed Housing
Studio Egret West Designs Hayes Park Central and South
Swimming Pool-Inspired Venues
Swim Club in Austin, Texas Features Submarine Views
City Navigation Tools
Open Path Map Helps You Navigate Mega Cities Like a Local
NYC-Inspired Steel Furniture
Micah Rosenblatt Designs the City Block Collection of Furniture
Illuminated Cave-Like Offices
Javier Senosiain Arquitectos Designs Rugged Office in Mexico
Urban Oasis-Reflecting Hotel Expansions
Ministry of Design Leads the Standard Singapore Designs
Blocky Extended Transformed Bunaglows
O'Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects Adds Levels to a Bunalow
Accessible Subway QR Codes
Colorful QR Codes in New York's Subways Will Help People Navigate
Subterranean Courtyard Galleries
Buzz Designs the Hermit Space Yards in Beijing Park
Hidden Urban Oasis Cottages
Winwood McKenzie Adds an Extension to the Quarry House
Self-Designed Evolving Homes
The Six Columns Home by WIll Burges is Designed to Grow with Him
Garden-Nestled Luscious Residences
i29 Designs the Hidden Villa in a Secluded Garden
Exploratory Art Exhibits
The Saga of the Department Stores Exhibit Explores Shopping’s Evolution
Bright Balcony-Defined Apartments
Austin Maynard Architects Designs the Nightingale Village
Viewing Box Cultural Centers
The Center for Arts & Innovation Hosts Events and Education Spaces
Flying Umbrella Prototypes
This Hands-Free Device Hovers Above You to Protect From the Rain
Curved London Office Buildings
Foster + Partners Designs 50 Electric Boulevard in South London
Geometric Garage Pavilions
Marc Fornes / THEVERYMANY & Porsche Create My Two Cars Garage
Petite Solar-Powered EVs
The 'Buggy' is a Micro Vehicle That Offers Comfortably Compact Motoring
Minimal Integrated Tile LIghting
Unknown, Untitled Designs the UU Tiles Project of Lighting
Year-Round Horror-Inspired Experiences
Universal Horror Unleashed Will Open in as Vegas in 2025
Greek Countryside Rural Retreats
Invisible Studio Created the House in an Olive Grove in Corfu
Interactive Quiet-Locating Maps
Quiet Places Finder Helps People Locate Calm in the Big City
Low-Rise Residential Developments
Shay Cleary Architects Completes the Residences at Sanford Lodge
Reimagined Modern NYC Lofts
BOND Redesigns the Tribeca Loft in New York City
Renovated Maximalist Apartments
David/Nicolas Renovates the Casa di Fantasia in Milan
Underground Station Expansions
Foster + Partners Introduces Two Stations on the Sydney Metro
Personal Cubicle Concepts
Ma. Camilla Isabel Reyes Designs a Personal Working Pod Concept
Brutalist Concrete Tower Apartments
Archmongers Renovates the Trellick Tower in London
Stainless Steel-Wrapped Buildings
Payette Adorns the EXP Building with Metal Strips Throughout
Smart Parking Systems
Continental’s Radar Vision Parking Supports Software-Defined Vehicles
Self-Cooling Exterior Buildings
Modu Creates the Promenade Building to Control Air Temperature
Exposed Concrete Stealthy Homes
OFIS Aritekti Designs the Villa Eternal Way in Slovenia
Local-Inspired Modern Residences
Duravit and Studio 804 Create the Pinkey Neighborhood House
Neon Illuminated Christmas Trees
Liz West Creates the Fluorescence Installation in Kings Cross
Italian Rooftop Restaurants
Public Gardens in Toronto Offers a NYC-Inspired Oasis
Repurposed Train Carriage Experiences
Supperclub.tube Presents a Unique Six-Course Dining Event
Urban Skyline-View Apartments
i29 Designs the Apartment with a View in Amsterdam
Altered Pyramid Concrete Monuments
MCRDV Unveils a New Bright Pyramid of Tirana with IRI
Cleverly Designed Micro Apartments
The Cabanon Measure 74 Square Feet with Folding Furniture
Redesigned Unifying Transit Terminals
Foster + Partners Renovates the NY Midtown Bus Terminal
Angular Stealthy Holiday Retreats
The Stay Under the Radar Home is on a Former Military Base
Design Inspiration Hubs
The Vault Curates Fresh Design Ideas With Quick, Easy Navigation
Underwater Bicycle Parks
VenhoevenCS Architecture + Urbanism Completes the IJboulevard
Discreet Electrical Outlet Designs
Omer Arbel's 22 System Concrete is Minimalist and Effective
Off-Grid Mountain Shelter Designs
Hugh Broughton Architects & Rick Owens Join for a Genius Show
Graphic-Accented Brutalist Apartments
Jean Verville Designs a Creative Laboratory in Quebec City
White Concrete Boxy Museums
Thomas Phifer Designs the Museum of Modern Art in Warsaw
Artful Pyramid Installations
Agnes Denes Installs the Living Pyramid in the Coachella Valley
Rock-Climbing Work Spaces
Paris has a Hidden Climbing Gym and Cowork Space Inside a Chapel
Sustainably Designed Mumbai Offices
Sanjay Puri Architects Designs the Office@27 Workspace
Temple-Inspired Striking Galleries
Abin Design Studio Designs a Gallery with Temple Themes
Monumental Concrete Hotel Suites
Malek Alqadi Designs the Folly Mojave Series in the Desert
Ice Factory-Transformed Galleries
Malik Architecture Designs the IF.BE Gallery and Event Space
Concealed Modern Barrel Stores
Studio Nine Architects Conceals a Store Under a Visitor Center
Paris Stable-Transformed Homes
Studio IDA Presents the Garibaldi Renovation Project
Swirled Public Art Installations
FreelandBuck Designs the Tunnel Vision Installation
Rebuilt Historic Train Stations
MAD Introduces the Train Station in the Forest in China
Vibrant Public Art Installations
Rico Gatson's Installation Brings Life to Penn Station
U-Shaped Atrium Hotels
JSa Designs the Hotel Volga in Cuauhtémoc, Mexico City
Red Concrete Exhibition Centers
Mix Architecture Designs the Red Box Exhibition Center
Sunset-Inspired Polish Apartments
wiercinski-studio Reimagines the 18TH Apartment
Renovated Asymmetric Building Projects
Formation Association Designs the Atwater Canyon Building
Electric Heritage-Based Apartments
Yana Molodykh Renovates the Landscape Alley Apartment
Broken Bike Lock Furniture
Design Students Showcase the People and Places Exhibition
Inflatable Entertainment Complex Expansions
The Bubble Has Opened Its Second Location in the GTA
Skyline-Inspired Elegant Apartments
OBLIQO Designs a Unique Rooftop Apartment in Prague
Hyper-Fast Charging Stations
New York City's Latest EV Charging Supercenter is Powered by Gravity
Barn-Turned Pottery Studios
Ashton Porter Architects Designs the Underwing Workshop
Understated Modernist Artful Homes
Child Studio Designs a Townhome in London's Belgravia Area
Shaded Modern Outdoor Furniture
mmcité street furniture Designs the UFO Shelter for Outdoors
Renovated Neo-Gothic Provostry
Studio Acht Renovates a 19th-Century Provestry with Modern Touches
Director-Celebrating Artful Exhibitions
London's Design Museum Hosts the World of Tim Burton
Transformed Disused Steelwork Structures
Delugan Meissl Designs Expo Cultural Park Greenhouse
Self-Defence Tubular Inflatable Chairs
Pneuhaus' Street Seats are Outdoor Chairs for Protests
City Exploration Apps
Concrete is a Social Exploration App Inviting Users to Discover Their City
Industrial History-Inspired Art Spaces
Coffey Architects Designs the Tannery in London
Bright London Typeface Installations
Yinka Ilori Showcases Good Things Come to Those Who Wait
Dynamic Military Archive Buildings
Jahn Completes the Pritzker Military Archives Center Design
Dynamic Public Artwork Installations
NEON Creates the Born to Be Wild Installation in the UK
Textural Red Concrete Clinics
Steiner Architecture Designs the Clinic in Anif
Manhattan-Honoring New York Residences
The McGovern Project Honors Manhattan's Artful Lofts
Contemporary Cantilevered Residences
Alterstudio Architecture Presents the Westview Residence
Aircraft-Inspired Retreats
Sander van Schaik Designs the Stay Under the Radar Retreat
Expansive Roofs Concrete Homes
Studio MOB Creates a House in the Farm in Coimbatore
Barrel Vault-Topped Metro Stations
KA Architecture Studio Designs the Jahad Metro Plaza
Urban Design Card Games
Open Urban Practice and ŞANALarc Create the City Making 101 Game
Harmonious Gridded Office DEsigns
The N2 Building by Lynch Architects is Supported by Concrete
Converted Textile Factory Studios
Productora Transforms an Industrial Building to an Art Studio
Whimsical Sculptural Furniture Series
Micah Rosenblatt Presents the City Block Series in Art Show
Housing Block Defensive Facades
Bureau des Mésarchitecture Creates Gold Aluminum Shutters
Brutalist-Inspired Apartment Redesigns
Studio Est Redesigns a Battersea Power Station Apartment
Vintage Hotel-Based Automobiles
Sunset Tower Now Allows Guests to Cruise in Rented Automobiles
Railway-Inspired Lighting Series
Novocastrian Designs the Insulator Lighting Collection
European-Inspired Urban Lofts
Ghislaine Viña Blends Modernity and Charm with New Design
Repurposed Imperfection-Embraced Buildings
Civic Architects & VDNVP Elevate a Series of Workspaces
Slaugherhouse-Transformed Unique Museums
Cave Bureau Creates the Anthropocene Museum 9.0
Asymmetrical Sculptural Apartment Blocks
LOHA Designs the South E8 Housing Block in Raleigh
Unique Urban Event Hires
London is Renting Tube Stations, Cable Cars, and Piers for Private Hire
Graveyard-Transformed Public Parks
SOA Architekti Designs the Transformed Park of Memories
Stealthy Cold War Museums
AART Wraps the Cold War Museum Regan Vest in Black Metal