CurseForge · Minecraft mod
Grand Design
Grand Design is a Creative Mode building mod with many blocks and elements to build modern style architecture.
Quick answer
Which Grand Design release should I use?
Grand Design targets 1.20.1 with Forge. The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both. No extra mods listed for this file.
Where it goes
Is Grand Design required on the client, server, or both?
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
The source does not explicitly classify this release as client-only or server-only.
What else does Grand Design need?
Grand Design. Change the file and its required mods may change too.
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
This file does not list any required or optional mods.
Before you install it
Add Grand Design without breaking your instance.
Built for Grand Design. Pick another file and the loader, install side or required mods may change.
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Stick to this file
Use Grand Design. It targets 1.20.1 with Forge; another release may have different loader, side or dependency requirements.
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Bring the mods it needs
This file does not list any required mods. Do not add a library just because a different file uses it.
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Put it on the correct side
The project page does not say whether this file belongs on the client, dedicated server, or both.
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Pick the file you checked
Use the “Get this file” button beside Grand Design. It opens that exact file at the source.
About this project
What does Grand Design add?
Grand Design is mod for use in Creative Mode for making modern architecture.
Grand Design is a mod for Forge 1.20.1
It has many blocks and elements with architectural features including:
WALLS
Blockwork, Bricks, Cob, Concrete, Flint, Marble, OSB, Render, Stone, Stucco and Tiles. There are also Brutalist Blocks for Brutalist architectre and sculptures. There are also a selection of Half Blocks. Some blocks can be turned for different textures.
FLOORING
Concrete, Cork, Marble and Tile. Some floor blocks can be turned for different textures.
CLADDING
Cladding are thin sheets that can be applied to blocks for external textures and materials including:
Copper, Corrugated Iron, Corten Steel, Japanese Shou Sugi Ban, many Wood types and Zinc.
ROOFING
Corrugated Iron, Shingle, Slate, Terracotta Tile, Thatch and Zinc.
ASSD
Fences, Flashing, Grasses and Sedum for roofs, Glulam, Gutters, Slabs, Spiral Staircase, Stilt Poles, Verandah Sheet, Stone Fireplaces and working Solar Panels for flat roofs and angled (stair) roofs.
LIGHTING
Ceiling lights, Wall Lights and a Light Switch.
FENESTRATION
Various Doors and Windows.
CONTAINER
Container elements including Container Doors, Roof, Walls and Windows and a Skylight.
Project description from CurseForge.
Pick your setup
Grand Design by Minecraft version and loader
Choose the version and loader you play, then open the matching release.
Check the dependencies, then try the file in a copied instance before changing a world you care about.
Recent files
Grand Design versions and loaders
Grand Design
architecture-1.0.0-forge-1.20.1.jar
29 Aug 2025
Looking for an older file? The official CurseForge project page is in Resources.