These amazingly upcycled structures have been uniquely built using all sorts of imaginative materials and unusual methods not ordinarily associated with new homes.
While some home buyers look for structures that are brand new and made from the most luxurious materials around, these upcycled structures are more for those who are interested in charm and history, showcasing buildings made entirely from something else. From traditional water towers that have been converted into modern lofts to homes made entirely out of billboards, these creatively upcycled abodes are adding a lot of quirkiness and originality to these otherwise simple homes.
Perfect for homeowners looking for some character and charm, these upcycled structures will certainly stand out amongst all the other more mundane homes.
15 Amazingly Upcycled Structures

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Upcycled Modern Housing
The Mooramie House by Tobias Partners is Comfortable and Clean

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Upcycled Garbage Abodes
The Dereck Diedricksen Gypsy Junker is Eco & Petite

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Recycled Industrial Residences
The Cement Factory by Ricardo Bofill is an Upcycled Home
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Upcycled Meeting Places
The Palletpavilion is a Striking Piece of Upcycled Architecture
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Upcycled Billboard Abodes
2012Architects Built a House from Old Billboards and Broken Umbrellas
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Upcycled Barn Buildings
The Willoughby Design Barn is a New Structure With Reanimated Bones
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Upcycled Crate Communities
The HIVE Houston is a Bee-Inspired Eco-Friendly Neighborhood
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Upcycled Ancient Architecture
Japan's Plus House Channels Syles from Centuries Past
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Upcycled Pallet Pavilions
'Be Paletto' is a Structure Made of Salvaged Shipping Goods
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Upcycled Aqua Storage Abodes
The Barnacre Equilibrium Tank Houses Give New Life to Old Water Tanks
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Upcycled Live/Work Spaces
The Mobile Office Changes to Suit Your Needs
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Upcycled Eco Residences
Recycled Building in Mexico by Alonso de Garay Draws Upscale Attention
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Upcycled Parking Lots
The Modern Altstadt Garage Building by Lussi + Halter Reuses Lane Dividers
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Upcycled Train Stations
El Galpon is an Organic, Fair-Trade Market Made out of a Transit Depot
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Domestic Water Towers
Jo Crepain Architect Transforms a Belgian Water Tower into a Modern Loft
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