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11Overview2233inZOI supports multiple architecture styles through its Build Mode system. Each city has a distinct visual identity: Dowon features modern Korean urban design with traditional elements, Bliss Bay draws from Southern California coastal architecture, and Cahaya shows tropical Indonesian resort design. The 2026 Roadmap adds new style sets including European and Hanok (traditional Korean) architecture with matching furniture and outfits.4455Players can mix and match building components from different styles freely. While certain presets are designed for specific lot types, the individual elements (walls, windows, doors, roofing) can be combined to create unique hybrid designs.6677Available Styles8899Modern Korean Urban10101111The dominant style in Dowon. Modern Korean Urban architecture reflects contemporary South Korean city design with clean geometric lines and dense vertical construction.121213131414ElementCharacteristicsBuildingsHigh-rise apartments, commercial towers, mixed-use complexesFacadesGlass and concrete facades, minimal ornamentationStreetsOrganized urban grid with pedestrian pathways, neon signage at nightLotsCompact residential lots suited for apartment-style builds1515Dowon's built environment captures the look of neighborhoods like Gangnam or Hongdae, with a mix of commercial ground floors beneath residential upper stories. The style works well for players building modern city homes or urban businesses.16161717Coastal Californian18181919The signature style of Bliss Bay. Coastal Californian architecture draws from Southern California beach communities with relaxed, sun-drenched aesthetics.20202121ElementCharacteristicsBuildingsBeach bungalows, Mediterranean-style villas, two-story coastal homesFacadesStucco walls, warm earth tones, terracotta roofingStreetsPalm-lined boulevards, open sidewalks, oceanfront promenadesLotsWider residential lots with yard space; beachfront properties available2222The Mediterranean Two-Story House is one of the default properties included with the game and is a good example of the Bliss Bay aesthetic. Beachfront lots offer scenic ocean views that pair naturally with this style.23232424Tropical Indonesian25252626Found exclusively on Cahaya in the Island Getaway DLC. Tropical Indonesian design emphasizes natural materials and open-air living suited to the island climate.27272828ElementCharacteristicsBuildingsIsland cottages, resort villas, open-air structuresMaterialsWood, bamboo, thatched roofing, natural stoneLayoutElevated foundations, covered verandas, indoor-outdoor flowLotsFarm properties, hillside plots, beachfront locations2929Cahaya's architecture reflects traditional Indonesian building principles where structures work with the tropical climate rather than against it. Elevated foundations protect against flooding, and open layouts allow airflow.30303131Hanok (Traditional Korean)32323333Hanok refers to traditional Korean house design, characterized by natural materials, curved roof lines, and harmony with the surrounding landscape. inZOI added initial Hanok support in the v0.6.1 hotfix (February 2026).34343535ElementCharacteristicsRoofsCurved rooflines with upturned eaves, clay tile constructionWallsWooden beam frames with paper-plastered panelsLayoutCourtyard-centered design with rooms arranged around an open central spaceMaterialsWood, stone foundations, clay tiles, natural earthen tones3636Hanok Presets and Lots37373838The v0.6.1 update added two Hanok building presets to the Junghwa Parkville and Aram Estate property lots in Dowon. A Hanok property was also added to the Ullim Temple area. These presets provide pre-built traditional Korean homes that can be further customized.39394040Building Hanok-style homes from scratch currently has some limitations. Public lots and street lots do not allow wall construction, and certain temple-area lots restrict multi-story building. The Ullim Cafe at the Temple's far end permits ground-floor Hanok construction but blocks second stories. These are intentional design restrictions, not bugs.41414242The Q1 2026 Roadmap includes plans for additional Hanok architectural elements, Hanok furniture sets, and Hanbok-style traditional Korean outfits.43434444European (Upcoming)45454646European architecture, furniture, and outfit sets are planned for Q1 2026 as part of the 2026 Roadmap. This will add a Western European aesthetic option that can be used across all cities.474748484949European-style building components: walls, windows, doors, and roofing with Western European design motifsEuropean furniture and interior decoration itemsEuropean outfit sets for character customization50505151Specific sub-styles (e.g., French, Tudor, Mediterranean) have not been detailed. Community creations on the Canvas already include European-inspired builds such as French houses, built using existing elements.52525353Building Elements54545555Build Mode organizes construction into four main categories. Architectural style is primarily determined by how you combine elements from the Building category.56565757CategoryContentsBuilding PresetsPre-built property, room, and furniture layouts that can be placed instantlyBuildingIndividual infrastructure pieces: walls, doors, windows, roofing, flooring, stairs, fencesFurnitureDecorative and functional items organized by room typeCraftCustom furniture creation using the 3D Printer and AI texture tools5858Key Building Features59596060FeatureDescriptionModular windowsThe v0.5.0 update added rescalable modular windows, making it easier to achieve specific architectural looks by adjusting window size and proportions.Color and material customizationSelect any wall, floor, or roof tile and change its color and material. This lets you create style variations without needing dedicated style-specific assets.Roof placementRoofs are placed in rectangular shapes. Diagonal walls may not be fully covered, so plan roof lines carefully when building non-rectangular structures.Curved wallsBuild Mode supports curved wall segments for creating rounded rooms and organic shapes.BasementsBasement construction is available, adding underground space to your builds.6161Mixing Styles62626363There are no restrictions on combining architectural elements from different styles within a single build. A Dowon apartment could feature Mediterranean-style windows, Hanok roofing elements, and tropical furniture from Cahaya. This flexibility encourages creative experimentation.64646565When mixing styles, pay attention to material consistency. Combining wood-heavy Hanok elements with glass-and-concrete modern pieces can look jarring unless bridged with transitional materials. The color and material customization tools help unify mixed designs by letting you match finishes across different element types.66666767Upcoming Build Mode Improvements68686969The Q4 2026 Roadmap includes further building system enhancements:70707171Terrain editing features (beginning development)Interior and exterior wall module decoration features (beginning development)72727373These are labeled as starting development in Q4, meaning they are foundational work that may extend into 2027 before full release.74747575Related Features76767777FeatureDescriptionBuild Modethe complete building and construction systemBuild Studiosharing and downloading building designsHome Decoration and Interior Designinterior styling guideFurniturefurniture catalog and placement