Although most gingerbread houses are of the ornate, A-frame cottage variety found in fairy tales like “Hansel and Gretel,” they don’t have to be confined to convention. As we’ve discovered, there are many architecturally inspired gingerbread house designs to be found—and quite a few classic Airstreams and campers, too. From iconic homes like Frank Lloyd Wright’s Fallingwater to midcentury-modern creations, these gingerbread houses are delectable interpretations of architectural history.

A Midcentury Gingerbread House With Breeze Blocks and a Lap Pool

A Gingerbread-and-Candy Ski Cabin

A Gingerbread Replica of the Midcentury House on Ozark

Anthony Strong has a Yuletide tradition of crafting elaborate gingerbread houses. In 2020, after he says he “finally binge-watched” the Netflix series during pandemic lockdowns, the chef made an edible replica of the midcentury home from the show, with an L-shaped layout and skewed gable roof. Candy rocks imitate the chunky look of a brick chimney, while caramelized isomalt—a type of sugar substitute—creates its floor-to-ceiling windows." layout="wide" credit="Courtesy Anthony Strong" photoUserId=""/>

A Gingerbread Dream House by Design Within Reach

A Butterfly Roof Gingerbread House

DIY Retro Camper

Cliff May–Inspired Midcentury Modern Gingerbread Home

Philip Johnson’s Gingerbread Glass House

A Midcentury-Modern Gingerbread House With Iconic Furnishings

An All-American Gingerbread Airstream

Hipcamp’s Van Life Gingerbread Camper

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