9 of the Best Instagram Accounts to Follow for Architects

For all lovers of architecture, here are 9 accounts that will certainly inspire you.

| Sep 23, 2019 02:28 AM EST

Created: Sep 23, 2019 02:28 AM EST

For architecture enthusiasts and fans, these Instagram accounts are a must-see and must-follow. Whether you are looking for inspiration for your next project, or love to immerse yourselves in great architectural design, you can find something here.

If you prefer other educational content rather than architecture, there are plenty of great Instagram accounts to check out.

Some of the best educational Instagram accounts

Instagram is an excellent resource for inspiration, but it can also be used as the first port of call for expanding your mind. According to sites like diygenius.com, here are some of the best Instagram accounts for educational purposes:

NASA
U.S. Department of the Interior
Astrophysics

The History Channel
Curiosity
TED
National Geographic

Nine great Instagram accounts to follow for architects

If you live and breathe architecture, here are nine accounts you must check out!

1. David Adjaye (@adjaye_visual_sketchbook) is worth checking out

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Red..... #elantsui #hausderkunst ????????? #davidadjaye

A post shared by David Adjaye (@adjaye_visual_sketchbook) on Jul 9, 2019 at 1:44am PDT

David Adjaye OBE is an architect and founder of Adjaye Associates. His organization has completed architectural projects around the world.

Some of their most significant commissions to date are the design of the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of African American History and Culture on the National Mall in Washington D.C. and the Moscow School of Management (SKOLKOVO).

His Instagram account is filled with interesting examples of architecture, both old and new, from around the globe.

2. Architecture Hunter (@architecture_hunter) is also great

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#architecture_hunter ?swipe left #slowly to see the entire images. Designed by Elenberg Fraser @elenberg_fraser and visualized by Gavin Scott @gavinscott3d, the Paper Smith is a building which will be located in #Melbourne, #Australia. • . #PublishedWithBowerBird @bowerbird.io. • What about you, archi-hunters? ?What do you like about this #project? Share your thoughts with us! ? . • • _______________________________________ Follow @architecture_hunter [+1,9M] _______________________________________ • • • Tag #architecture_hunter for a chance to be featured! • • #arquitetura #arquiteto #arquiteta #arquitectura #arquitecto #arquitecta #architecture #architect #design #designer #archilovers #archilover #archdaily

A post shared by ARCHITECTURE HUNTER (@architecture_hunter) on Sep 13, 2019 at 10:39am PDT

Architecture Hunter is another excellent Instagram account to follow if you love all things architecture. This account has an extensive collection of some great and beautiful examples of architecture from around the world.

3. Archello (@archello) has some great material

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DOJA 36 ? TECON Architects ? Vlad Patru / @vlad.patru . . . #archello #architecture #photography #instaarchitecture #archilovers #inspiration #architecturedetails #architectureproject #architecturedesign#architecturlife #architectura#archi_feuters#architecture_view #archi_unlimited #design

A post shared by Archello (@archello) on Sep 3, 2019 at 8:19am PDT

Archello is a great Instagram account that allows other architects and designers to share their stories and insights on their projects. It is worth checking out if you are in need of some inspiration.

4. ArchDaily (@archdaily) is definitely worth a look

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"The starting point for the expansion was a scenario for the creation of a collective, interdisciplinary educational environment. The result is a landscaped building: a backdrop to making, meeting and exchange. Interaction as a Starting Point."⁠ ⁠ Gerrit Rietveld Academy and Sandberg Institute ?️ Studio Paulien Bremmer + Hootsmans Architects ?Amsterdam - #thenetherlands ? Jeroen Verrecht⁠ ⁠ #archdaily #architecturethenetherlands #educationalarchitecture #steelfacade #studiopaulienbremmer #hootsmansarchitects⁠ ⁠

A post shared by ArchDaily ? (@archdaily) on Sep 14, 2019 at 10:01am PDT

ArchDaily is one of the leading sites for architects and architecture-enthusiasts from around the world. ArchDaily is, for a good reason, often claimed to be "the world’s most visited architecture website."

Their Instagram account also does not disappoint. It focuses on featuring trendy architecture designs and projects from around the world.

5. Geometry Club (@geometryclub) is another great Instagram account

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La Spezia, Italy — Really love this one by @douglascabel. ?

A post shared by Geometry Club (@geometryclub) on Sep 8, 2019 at 12:28am PDT

Geometry Club is another awesome Instagram account to check out if you love architecture. Their posts are bound to have something for anyone who loves buildings and building design.

6. IHaveAThingForWalls (@ihaveathingforwalls) does everything it says on the tin

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Flowers and bricks and pink and shutters @colourspeak_kerry_ Congratulations! #ihaveathingforwalls Chosen by @kateessmith

A post shared by #ihaveathingforwalls (@ihaveathingforwalls) on Sep 3, 2018 at 9:06am PDT

I Have A Thing For Walls is another great architecture Instagram account that is primarily focussed on some of the most interesting walls from around the world. Their feed is filled with walls of different kinds featuring interesting textures, colors, windows, and designs.

7. John Pawson (@johnpawson) is another fascinating architecture-related account

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A post shared by John Pawson (@johnpawson) on Aug 3, 2019 at 3:42am PDT

John Pawson CBE is a British architect who is best known for his minimalistic designs. His Instagram account does not disappoint and is filled with inspirational photos from his travels.

8. Deborah Berke (@deborahberkepartners) is also worth checking out

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Ready for Labor Day weekend? This pool pavilion at a home we designed on Long Island looks like the perfect place to celebrate. Photo by @chriscooperphotographer • • • #residentialarchitecture #pooldesign #hamptons #labordayweekend

A post shared by Deborah Berke Partners (@deborahberkepartners) on Aug 28, 2019 at 6:43am PDT

Deborah Berke is another great Instagram account to follow if you love architecture. Deborah is an American Architect and academic who currently serves as an adjunct professor of architectural design at Yale University.

9. Bjarke Ingels (@bjarkeingels) is definitely one to watch

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Blue,white and red carpet

A post shared by Bjarke ingels (@bjarkeingels) on Sep 14, 2019 at 7:53am PDT

Bjarke Ingels is a Danish architect and founder of Bjarke Ingels Group (BIG). His company is best known for its convention-defying designs and out of the box thinking.

His work is notable for its emphasis on sustainable design and solid sociological concepts. A concept he likes to call "Worldcraft."