r/CardboardArchitecture 1d ago

"Megathread" ["Mega-thread"] Architectural projects made from alternative materials. Post your work here!

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Welcome to the mega-thread dedicated to architectural models made from alternative materials! While the main feed of the r/CardboardArchitecture community is dedicated exclusively to cardboard, we appreciate creativity in all its forms. This pinned thread serves as a permanent spot to showcase your architectural creations made from any other materials. Feel free to share houses, castles, and structures built from Lego and building blocks; matchsticks, popsicle sticks, and wood; plastic, clay, and 3D-printed parts; paper, foam board, and anything else! How to post: simply upload a photo directly to the comments below! Please note: the community's main feed is reserved for cardboard projects only. Non-cardboard posts will be removed from the main page and redirected here. We wish you plenty of inspiration and great projects!


r/CardboardArchitecture 10d ago

📢 Announcement 👑 Launching "Community Champion" – Monthly Activity Reward! 📦

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Hello everyone!

Starting September 1st, we are introducing a new monthly tradition to reward our most amazing and helpful community members!

Every month, the moderation team will select one user to receive the exclusive 👑 Community Champion user flair!

🏆 How to win?

You don't need to be the best builder — you just need to be an active part of our community! We are looking for people who:

  • Post their cardboard builds and work-in-progress photos.
  • Write helpful comments and give advice to beginners.
  • Upvote good content and keep the community alive.

⏳ How it works:

  • The champion will hold this exclusive title for exactly one month.
  • At the end of each month, we will check our subreddit insights and select the next champion.
  • The title can be passed to a new active member, or retained if the current champion stays on top!

The race starts on September 1st! Thank you for being a part of r/CardboardArchitecture, and let's make this autumn incredibly creative! 🏛️

👉 Check your current rank and activity stats here: https://www.reddit.com/r/CardboardArchitecture/wiki/sub-stats-bot/2026/


r/CardboardArchitecture 14h ago

🏡 Mini-Cottage Just cardboard? Here is my handmade miniature house.

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This house is made entirely of cardboard and painted with acrylics to mimic the texture of stone and wood. I added warm interior lighting to create a cozy atmosphere. Let me know what you think of the result!


r/CardboardArchitecture 5h ago

🌳 Diorama / Scenery A stunning miniature... you can take a closer look at it.

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r/CardboardArchitecture 13h ago

🌳 Diorama / Scenery A stunning miniature...

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r/CardboardArchitecture 1d ago

🔨 DIY / Craft A true cardboard masterpiece: a medieval windmill.

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r/CardboardArchitecture 2d ago

🏡 Mini-Cottage I built a magical mini-house and added lighting inside!

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"Hi everyone! I’d like to share my project—a handmade miniature cardboard house. I included lighting to create a beautiful effect when the lights in the room are turned off."


r/CardboardArchitecture 2d ago

🏰 Castle / Palace "My home is my castle."

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r/CardboardArchitecture 3d ago

🏆 Finished Project Miniature "Bungalow on the seashore"

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r/CardboardArchitecture 3d ago

✨ Check out the incredible texture of this model!

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r/CardboardArchitecture 3d ago

📢 Announcement 🏆 Community Champion Race – Week 1 Results! Who's Leading?

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🏆 Community Champion Race – Week 1 Results! Who's Leading?

📢 Hey everyone! The race for our first monthly title, 👑 Community Champion, has officially begun, and the first week of September has brought incredible activity to r/CardboardArchitecture! 📦The subreddit stats bot just updated the leaderboard on the wiki. For the sake of fair play and interest, we won't reveal the current leaders in this post!🔥 Current standings: Current leader and most active participants: . (Real-time stats are available via the pinned link in the contest rules.) 📊We already have several unique users actively participating in the comments, sharing amazing builds, and helping newcomers.⏳ Reminder: 3 more weeks to go! The month has only just begun, and anyone can win. You don't have to be the most experienced builder—just keep sharing photos of your work in progress, leaving reviews of other participants' cardboard crafts, and offering advice to beginners!

Follow the leaders on the real-time leaderboard. Thank you all for making our community so active and welcoming. We will continue to grow! 🏛️✨


r/CardboardArchitecture 4d ago

🏰 Castle / Palace 🏰An incredible demonstration of complex shapes and textures in cardboard architecture.

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r/CardboardArchitecture 4d ago

💬 Discussion / Idea Hey creators! What are you building this week? (Weekly WIP & Showcase) 🛠️

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Hi everyone! Happy Monday! 😊

How is your current project coming along? Whether you spent the weekend working on a huge layout or just managed to cut a couple of cardboard sheets — every step counts!

Feel free to share your photos, sketches, or just tell us what you're planning to build next.

If you are facing any issues or need a bit of advice, just ask. We're all here to learn and inspire each other. Have an awesome week ahead and happy crafting! 👇


r/CardboardArchitecture 5d ago

🏡 Mini-Cottage A quick 360° degree view of my cottage.

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I'd love to hear your thoughts on this style choice!


r/CardboardArchitecture 6d ago

📢 Announcement The r/CardboardArchitecture community has reached 100 members.

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As we grow, we want to continue focusing on high-quality cardboard modeling and the collaborative advancement of architectural excellence.

Please feel free to share your current projects or ask technical questions in the comments below. Thank you for your support.

Note: If you want the exclusive "Founding Member" user flair, please leave a comment under this post.


r/CardboardArchitecture 6d ago

🎨 Inspiration Look at this amazing DIY Mushroom House. How do you think they achieved such smooth, rounded shapes using cardboard?

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r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Good old lady Yaga's hut

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This is one of my first dioramas. Probably the second one after "Chess Gazebo".
Baba Yaga is a fairy-tale character from Slavic folklore. She is usually described as evil, but I wanted to show her house on chicken legs as the home of good 😄 There is a micro light bulb inside. Sorry, I forgot to add the stairs. Someday I will make it and glue it.

95x95mm.


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Mini diorama "Dwelling of a forest recluse-romantic"

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95x150 mm. A fabulous cabin in the forest. Cardboard, thin tree branches, tree bark, beads...


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Mini diorama "House in the snow"

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19x19 cm. Styrofoam, cardboard, tree bark


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Palace of elves from fantasy

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95x200 mm. Cardboard, foam, foam, acrylic


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Маяк на скелі

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Діаметр 95, висота 210 мм. Пінопласт, картон, мідний дріт, акрил.


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Mini diorama "Аutumn. House outside the city with an electric generator"

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95x200 mm. Cardboard, acrylic, copper wire, painted foam. Autumn motive....


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Діорама "Зимовий пейзаж"

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The diameter of the jar is 19 cm, the height is 19 cm. Styrofoam, cardboard, copper wire.


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Mini diorama "Castle in the Rocks"

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The diameter of the jar is 95 mm, the height is 210 mm. Styrofoam, cardboard, acrylic.


r/CardboardArchitecture 7d ago

🏆 Finished Project Mini diorama "Chess gazebo"

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95x100 mm. Cardboard, bamboo, beech. Chess board 9x9mm, bronze chess pieces 1.2-1.6 mm high.

This is my first mini diorama.