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40 Examples of Spiral Architecture

From Spiraled DNA Homes to Twist-Tie Architecture

— March 15, 2013 — Eco
From seriously slanting surfaces to curved staircases, these examples of spiral architecture demonstrate how designers are coming up with new ways to keep buildings stylish.

While simple blocked buildings are still being constructed, many architects are attempting to push the boundaries when it comes to design. For example, the Amsterdam Bridge V is full of twist and turns, which is an unlikely addition to an overpass. However, the designers behind this product were looking to produce something out of the ordinary, and even made the bridge equipped with solar powers for energy.

The sweet spot for architecture these days involves a combination of unorthodox shapes with eco-friendly additions. Solar panels and wind power especially is considered a great way to make a building both aesthetically pleasing and healthy for the environment.
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Spiraling Human Structure
Spiraling Human Structure
The Do Ho Suh Karma Exhibit Features Ascending Bodies
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Slanted Surface Abodes
Slanted Surface Abodes
The Shounan House Proves It's What's on the Inside that Counts
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Whale Spine Stairs
Whale Spine Stairs
The Vertebrae Staircase is Built of Twisting Modular Backbone Segments
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Cantilevered Reed Staircases
Cantilevered Reed Staircases
Amaral Loft Has a Mesmerizing Means of Ascension to its Second Floor
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Spiraling Cycling Centers
Spiraling Cycling Centers
The Danish Pavilion at the at the 2010 Shanghai World Expo
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Spiral-Shaped Abodes
Spiral-Shaped Abodes
House in Espoo by Olavi Kopose is Rustically Textured
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Spiralled DNA Homes
Spiralled DNA Homes
Double Helix House by Onishimaki and Hyakudayuki Architects isn't Easy to Find
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Cellular Spiral Staircases
Cellular Spiral Staircases
EeStairs Cells Bring a Magnified Organic Beauty to Your Modern Spaces
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Spiraling Pedestrian Paths
Spiraling Pedestrian Paths
The Arganzuela Footbridge Has a Sculptural Presence
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Swirling Spiral Overpasses
Swirling Spiral Overpasses
The 'Amsterdam bridge V' Produces Its Own Energy
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Swirly-Twirly Sustainable Gazebos
Swirly-Twirly Sustainable Gazebos
The Spiral Garden Pavillion is a Revolving Outdoor Retreat
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Spiraling Urban Seating
Spiraling Urban Seating
Zoran Sunjic's 'Spiro' Adds Ribbon-Like Elegance to Public Places
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Spiral Playgrounds
Spiral Playgrounds
The 'Helix Spire' by Erich Remash Architects is for Grown-up Kids
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Corkscrew EcoSkyscrapers
Corkscrew EcoSkyscrapers
Nabito Architects' Spiraling Stairscraper Stacks Sustainable Suites
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Twist-Tie Architecture
Twist-Tie Architecture
The Mur Tower Offers a Spiraling Scenic View of the Great Outdoors
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Opulent Oval Architecture
Opulent Oval Architecture
The Wurm + Wurm Architects Media Centre Oberkirch is Full of Twists
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Spiraling Cosmic Towers
Spiraling Cosmic Towers
The Space-Scraper in Cairo is Futuristic and Eco-Friendly
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Elaborately Entangled Installations
Elaborately Entangled Installations
Tangling by Akihisa Hirata Hypnotizes with Curvaceous Shapes
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Coiling Cone Architecture
Coiling Cone Architecture
The Spiral Garden Museum is a Cultural Creation Fit for Kids
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Spiralling Architecture
Spiralling Architecture
Chris Prechteck Designs an Eye-Catching Curvy Library
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Futuristic Spanish Architecture
Futuristic Spanish Architecture
Zaha Hadid's Campus de la Justicia
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Sculptural Spiral Staircases
Sculptural Spiral Staircases
Italian Designer Roberto Semprini Creates Stunning Steps
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Surrealist Staircase Installations
Surrealist Staircase Installations
Beautiful Steps by Lang-Baumann Spiral with Surrealism
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Twisting Hotels
Twisting Hotels
The Logistics of the Spear Tower Will Send You for a Loop
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Elegant Spiraling Abodes
Elegant Spiraling Abodes
Toda House by Kimihiko Okada Rests on Stilts
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Never-Ending Spiral Stairs
Never-Ending Spiral Stairs
'Usher Hall' by Speirs + Major Goes M.C. Escher
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Playground-Inspired Installations
Playground-Inspired Installations
Carsten Höller Places a Three-Story Slide in the NYC New Mu
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Convoluted Curvitecture
Convoluted Curvitecture
The Zurich Cocoon Building Spirals Among a Green Oasis
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Serpentine Gallery Pavilions
Serpentine Gallery Pavilions
2007 Addition is a Snail Shaped Timber Structure
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Spiraling Shingle Architecture
Spiraling Shingle Architecture
The Paviljoen Puur by Emma Architecten Towers with Wooden Wonder
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Spiraling Stadiums
Spiraling Stadiums
Incheon Stadium Design for 2014 Asian Games by Populous
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Spiral DNA Staircases
Spiral DNA Staircases
Garvan Medical Institute Helix Stairs
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Seashell Arts Centers
Seashell Arts Centers
The OODA Busan Opera House Embodies an Organic Oceanic Influence
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Continually Spiraling Staircases
Continually Spiraling Staircases
The Olafur Eliasson Infinite Staircase is Full of Twists and Turn
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Dramatic Spectral Dwellings
Dramatic Spectral Dwellings
The Rainbow House by Ab Rogers Design is a Funhouse Family Home
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Spiraling Cone-Shaped Buildings
Spiraling Cone-Shaped Buildings
Guggenheim Museum's Cone-Shape Concept Will Fill a Full Scoop
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Conch Shell Architecture
Conch Shell Architecture
3rd Place Long Island Cinema Incorporates Snail-Like Circulation
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Sustainable Spiral Skyscrapers
Sustainable Spiral Skyscrapers
The Edgar Street Towers Feature Bio-Filtration
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Eco Intelligent Skyscrapers
Eco Intelligent Skyscrapers
Moving Buildings Will be the Future of Mangal City by Chimera
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Spiraling Auto Garages
Spiraling Auto Garages
The Car Park Tower by Mozhao Studio Wins Hong Kong Design Competition
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