DEPRECATED: Legacy cloud styling is deprecated and is slated for retirement in March 2025. At that point, your legacy map styles may no longer work. Google recommends you update to the new cloud-based maps styling before March 2025. For more information about the deprecation, see Deprecations. To update your legacy styles, see Update a map style to the latest version.

Customize legacy building styles

When a vector map is in use (Android, iOS, or JavaScript vector maps), buildings use the 3D style beginning at zoom level 17 and higher by default. A Footprints style is also available, which displays only the 2D outlines of buildings for a cleaner appearance. You can customize fill and stroke colors for both types.

Set the building style

To set the building style:

Open the Style Editor, then select the Buildings feature type (under "Landscape, Human-made").
Select the 3D building style to display buildings with a 3D outline:

Note: Stroke color and stroke width customizations are not available for 3D style buildings.
Select the Footprints building style to display buildings with a 2D outline: