Architecture of Movies & Series

Explore the crucial role of architecture in shaping iconic movies and shows.

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Yagmur Baydır
July 24, 2025

🌍 In today’s edition, we’re diving into some of the most intriguing architectural inspirations from popular TV shows and movies. First up, Architectural Inspirations from Squid Game takes us inside the dystopian world of the hit series, exploring how the show’s sets highlight the relationship between architecture, power, and control.

Moving from one psychological thriller to another, Exploring the Architecture of Lumon in Severance delves into the eerie, surreal office spaces that embody the show's unsettling exploration of work-life balance. These spaces reflect the tension and disconnection between the corporate world and personal lives, creating an environment that is both claustrophobic and compelling.

🏙️ As we journey through the cinematic landscapes, we turn our attention to the epic world of Star Wars Architecture on Earth, where iconic sets and buildings are mirrored in real-world architecture. The futuristic, yet ancient designs of Tatooine and the Death Star offer insights into how sci-fi architecture influences today’s real-world structures.

Speaking of dystopias, 10 Dystopian Architectures from Black Mirror shows us how the show’s chilling depictions of technology and society are complemented by spaces that evoke feelings of unease, proving that architecture is integral to storytelling in exploring a dark future.

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Parametric Architecture

La Muralla Roja to M.C. Escher: Architectural Inspirations in Squid Game

Inside Lumon: The Architecture of Division in Severance

Star Wars Architecture on Earth: 10 Buildings From a Galaxy Not So Far Away

10 Dystopian Architectures from Black Mirror

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🌟 Rounding out our exploration, we visit the worlds created by Hayao Miyazaki’s Architecture, where animated landscapes are more than just beautiful. They are full of architectural lessons that blend nature, fantasy, and function.

We also look to the future with Lessons in Architecture for Mars from Popular Movies, imagining how the architectural concepts portrayed in films like The Martian could inform the designs of sustainable habitats on Mars.

And finally, for a whimsical twist, An Architectural Look Inside Willy Wonka’s World explores the fantastical design of Wonka’s factory, where imagination and architecture collide in the most playful and inventive way.

Hayao Miyazaki’s Movies and Architecture

Lessons in Architecture for Mars from Popular Movies

An Architectural Look Inside Willy Wonka’s World in Charlie and the Chocolate Factory

Wes Anderson’s movies and architecture: A delightful blend of cinema and design

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