Interiors with Vaulted Ceilings: 21 Subtle Designs

The simplest definition of a vaulted ceiling is a self-supporting arched structure to cover a space. This technique was used extensively during the Roman Empire and the Middle Ages but fell into disuse with the advance of other building solutions that became more practical. However, many contemporary projects still build these elements or highlight the original structures in renovations because of their powerful impact on the building design.

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Vaults are already very powerful architectural elements when seen from the outside, but from the inside, we can really grasp their rich sensorial effect because of the rhythm created by the structure and the impacts on lighting in the built environment. We have gathered here 21 examples of these arched solutions in different programs and materials, demonstrating how vaulted ceilings can provide a very unique design for each building.

Bewboc House / Fabian Tan Architect

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Bewboc House / Fabian Tan Architect. Photo: © Ceavs Chua

High Park Residence / Batay-Csorba Architects

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High Park Residence / Batay-Csorba Architects. Photo: © Doublespace Photography

Vault House / Olimpia Lira

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Vault House / Olimpia Lira. Photo: © Tomás Rodríguez

Rodney House / BAAG

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Rodney House / BAAG. Photo Courtesy of BAAG

Wildernesse Restaurant / Morris+Company

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Wildernesse Restaurant / Morris+Company

Office of Multidisciplinary Design / Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge

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Office of Multidisciplinary Design / Roman Izquierdo Bouldstridge. Photo: © Adrià Goula

Pharmacy in Omori / MAMM DESIGN

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Pharmacy in Omori / MAMM DESIGN. Photo: © Takumi Ota

Tapestry Museum / CVDB arquitectos

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Tapestry Museum / CVDB arquitectos. Photo: © Fernando Guerra | FG+SG

Casernes House / CAVAA Arquitectes

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Casernes House / CAVAA Arquitectes. Photo: © Adrià Goula

Municipal Archive / Aulets Arquitectes

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Municipal Archive / Aulets Arquitectes. Photo: © José Hevia

Loft Renovation in Font Honrada Barcelona / Forma

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Loft Renovation in Font Honrada Barcelona / Forma. Photo: © Adrià Goula

PENTHOUSE / P-M-A-A

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PENTHOUSE / P-M-A-A. Photo: © José Hevia

Home in Mitre / Bajet Giramé

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Home in Mitre / Bajet Giramé. Photo: © José Hevia

Apartment in the Heart of Poblenou / m-i-r-a architecture

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Apartment in the Heart of Poblenou / m-i-r-a architecture. Photo: © Del Rio Bani

School of Dancing Arches / Samira Rathod Design Associates

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School of Dancing Arches / Samira Rathod Design Associates. Photo: © Niveditaa Gupta

Loft MdP / FFWD Arquitectes

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Loft MdP / FFWD Arquitectes. Photo: © David Benito Cortázar

Sala Beckett / Flores & Prats

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Sala Beckett / Flores & Prats. Photo: © Adrià Goula

Refurbishment of an Apartment in Barcelona / Allaround Lab

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Refurbishment of an Apartment in Barcelona / Allaround Lab. Photo: © José Hevia

Ter House / MESURA

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Ter House / MESURA. Photo: © Salva Lopez

Alcantara Apartment / Studio Gameiro

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Alcantara Apartment / Studio Gameiro. Photo: © Tiago Casanova

Carner Barcelona Perfumery / Jofre Roca arquitectes

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Carner Barcelona Perfumery / Jofre Roca arquitectes. Photo: © Adrià Goula

Editor's Note: This article was originally published on April 15, 2021.

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Cite: Delaqua, Victor. "Interiors with Vaulted Ceilings: 21 Subtle Designs" [Interiores com abóbadas: 21 projetos que fogem do óbvio] 09 Jun 2023. ArchDaily. (Trans. Duduch, Tarsila) Accessed . <https://www.archdaily.com/960085/interiors-with-vaulted-ceilings-21-non-obvious-designs> ISSN 0719-8884

Wildernesse Restaurant / Morris+Company. Photo: © Jack Hobhouse

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