Houses

Villa Roche / Le Corbusier | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Le Corbusier, Pierre JeanneretArea: 500 m² (5,382 ft²)Year: 1925Photography: Le Corbusier, Steve Cadman, Harold Hollingsworth, Rory Hyde, Amaury Henderick, Jaques, Oliver Martin Gambier, Hiepler Brunier, Monceau, Hans Jan Dürr, Cemal Emden, Andy Marshall, soft machine, Wikimedia Commons, Radomir Cernoch, WikiArquitectura, architecture-history.orgClient: Raoul La RocheUNESCO World Heritage Site: 2016City: ParisCountry: France Villa La Roche house …

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G House / Wolf Architects

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Architects: Wolf ArchitectsArea: 600 m²Year: 2023Photography: Sophia TomarasLocation: Mount Martha, VictoriaCountry: Australia G House is a contemporary coastal residence in Mount Martha, Victoria, designed by Wolf Architects to accommodate evolving patterns of living through a highly adaptable architectural framework. Originally commissioned for a young family, the project took an unexpected turn when ownership changed during …

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House VI / Peter Eisenman | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Peter EisenmanYear: 1975Photography: Peter Eisenman, Eisenman Architects, Walter Kidd, NJIT, Wikimedia Commons, G.oorthuys, tumblr.comClient: Richard and Suzanne FrankCity: CornwallCountry: United States House VI residential house designed by Peter Eisenman in Cornwall, Connecticut redefined domestic architecture through diagrammatic design processes and postfunctional theory between 1972 and 1975. Conceived as a built manifestation of Eisenman’s theoretical …

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Three Cusps Chalet / Tiago Do Vale Arquitectos

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Architects: Tiago do Vale ArquitectosArea: 165 m²Year: 2013Photography: João MorgadoContractor: Constantino & CostaMaterials: Local yellow granite, wood, southern yellow pine, Portuguese white Estremoz marble, iron, Marseille roof tilesCity: Sé, BragaCountry: Portugal Three Cusps Chalet restores a rare 19th-century building in Sé, Braga, designed by Tiago do Vale Arquitectos as both a residence and work studio. …

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Kings Road House / Rudolf Schindler | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Rudolph M. SchindlerArea: 325 m² (3,500 ft²)Year: 1922Photography: Rudolf Schindler, John Zacherle, Joshua White, Luke Fiederer, MAK Center for Art and Architecture, collectmoments, Wikimedia Commons, Allan Ferguson, Julius Shulman, Gary Minnaert, Stanley A. Westfall, Jeffrey B. LentzCity: West HollywoodCountry: United States Kings Road House residential house designed by Rudolph M. Schindler in West Hollywood, …

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Sonic Realm Acoustic Mansion / Value Works Architects

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Architects: Value Works ArchitectsArea: 132 m²Year: 2025Photography: Xian SpaceLead Architects: Vincent WuArchitects Team: Liu Weijing, Guo SihuaMaterials: Goncalo Alves wood, natural marble, handcrafted copper metal, detachable solid wood ceiling, sound-absorbing modules, low-frequency trapsClient: Mr. CenCity: GuangzhouCountry: China Sonic Realm Acoustic Mansion is a residential renovation by Value Works Architects located in Guangzhou’s Yuexiu District. Occupying …

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Casa do Alpendre / Vasco Burnay Arquitectura

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Architects: Vasco Burnay ArquitecturaArea: 250 m² (2691 ft²)Year: 2024Photography: Ivo Tavares StudioLead Architects: Vasco BurnayContractor: Ladislau ConstruçõesCivil & Structural Engineering: Urpendium Engenharia & Construção LdaFluids & Thermal Engineering: Urpendium Engenharia & Construção LdaLandscape: Jardim DigitalLocation: Vila Franca de XiraCountry: Portugal Casa do Alpendre is a 250 m² residence designed by Vasco Burnay Arquitectura in Quinta …

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House with a Glade / 77 Studio

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Architects: 77 StudioArea: 380 m²Photography: Piotr KrajewskiLead Architect: Paweł NadukCity: WarsawCountry: Poland House with a Glade, designed by 77 Studio near Warsaw, Poland, is a contemporary residence shaped by the unique conditions of a forested site. Conceived around a naturally illuminated clearing discovered after the removal of an existing structure, the project establishes a close …

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Dyes Inlet House / SHED Architecture & Design

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Architects: SHED ArchitectureArea: 4,546 ft²Photography: Rafael SoldiContractor: Joe Gates ConstructionStructural Engineering: Todd PerbixEnergy Modeling: Positive EnergyMechanical Engineering: Positive EnergyInterior Design: SHED ArchitectureLocation: Silverdale, WashingtonCountry: United States Dyes Inlet House is a new primary residence with a nearby guest house on Washington’s Kitsap Peninsula, designed as part of a family compound overlooking the waterfront. The 3-bedroom, …

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Yen My House / Atelier 12

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Architects: Atelier 12Area: 130 m²Year: 2022Photography: Hoang LeLead Architects: Duc Viet DangMaterials: Reinforced concrete, brickCity: Ha NoiCountry: Vietnam Yen My House, designed by Atelier 12 in Yen My village on the outskirts of Hanoi, was conceived as a home for an elderly couple returning to their ancestral land after years of urban living. Occupying a …

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Smith House / Richard Meier & Partners | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Richard MeierArea: 260 m² (2,800 ft²)Year: 1967Photography: Richard Meier & Partners, Chuck Smith, Mike SchwartzClient: Frederick J. Smith and Carole SmithCity: DarienCountry: United States Smith House single-family residence designed by Richard Meier in Darien, Connecticut, established an early architectural language of geometric clarity, spatial sequencing, and contrast between opacity and transparency, completed in 1967. …

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Maison de Verre / Pierre Chareau + Bernard Bijvoet | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Pierre Chareau, Bernard BijvoetYear: 1932Photography: Pierre Chareau + Bernard Bijvoet, Architectural Press Archive from RIBA Collections, Mark Lyon, Wikimedia Commons, Valueyou, Subrealistsandu, WikiArquitectura, architecture-history.orgCollaborator: Louis DalbetClient: Dr. Jean DalsaceCity: ParisCountry: France Maison de Verre residence and medical office designed by Pierre Chareau and Bernard Bijvoet in Paris, France, redefined domestic architecture through the integration …

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Stahl House / Pierre Koenig | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Pierre KoenigYear: 1960Photography: Pierre Koenig, Julius Shulman, J. Paul Getty Trust, Getty Research Institute J Paul Getty Trust, Mike Presser, Cameron Carothers, Jilbert Daniel, Chris Schroeer Heiermann, Frank Hashimoto, Design within Reach, Brontis5, cityNnature, Corpho, Ellen e2010, dalylab, Wikimedia Commons, mbtrama, Ovs at English WikipediaClient: Buck and Carlotta StahlCity: Los AngelesCountry: United States Stahl …

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House H7 / Taranti Arq Studio

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Architects: Taranti Arq StudioArea: 175 m²Year: 2024Photography: Fernando SchapochnikLead Architects: Lautaro Taranti, Danilo TarantiCity: Buenos AiresCountry: Argentina House H7 is located within the forested dunes of Argentina’s Atlantic coast, a seasonal residence designed by Taranti Arq Studio as a response to the unique environmental conditions of its site. Situated on a plot defined by a …

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Bravíssima House / Studio Arthur Casas

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Architects: Studio Arthur CasasArea: 1,072 m²Year: 2025Photography: César BéjarLead Architects: Arthur CasasDirector: Nara TellesManager: Gustavo HohmannDecoration Manager: Gabriel ContreiraArchitects Team: Marcela Coelho, Ligia Damin, Mayara Fook, Valentina LindnerDesign Team: Nathalia Lorenzoni, Valentina Lindner, Ana Maria Pedreschi, Augusto GodoyContractor: FML Incorporadora Ltda.Landscape Design: Renata TilliMaterials: Wood, oak millwork, Vermont limestone, stone, plaster, brushed metalCity: ItajaíCountry: Brazil …

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House H1 / Taranti Arq Studio

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Architects: Taranti Arq StudioArea: 180 m²Year: 2021Photography: Javier Agustin RojasLead Architects: Lautaro Taranti, Danilo TarantiStructural Engineering: Benjamin GriffinCity: Buenos AiresCountry: Argentina House H1 is located within the pine forests of Argentina’s Atlantic coast, a 180-square-meter temporary residence designed by Taranti Arq Studio and completed between 2022 and 2023. Conceived as an exploration of the studio’s …

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Grama House / Studio Arthur Casas

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Architects: Studio Arthur CasasArea: 1,800 m²Year: 2025Photography: César BéjarLead Architects: Arthur CasasArchitects Team: Eduardo Mikowski, Gabriel Contreira, Amanda Tamburus, Augusto Godoy, Natalia LorenzoniContractor: TNC ConstruçõesMaterials: Stone, plaster, wood, metalLandscape Design: OM StudioCollaborators: Rodrigo Oliveira, Benedictis, Zamaro, LogiProject, Noise, Florense, AkkermanCity: São PauloCountry: Brazil Grama House is designed for a family of five within the Fazenda …

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House H6 / Taranti Arq Studio

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Architects: Taranti Arq StudioArea: 200 m²Year: 2024Photography: Fernando SchapochnikLead Architects: Lautaro Taranti, Danilo TarantiCity: Buenos AiresCountry: Argentina House H6 is located on the coastal dunes of La Costa, Argentina, a 200-square-meter residence by Taranti Arq Studio shaped by environmental responsiveness and topographic sensitivity. Developed with minimal intervention to the natural terrain, the project uses the …

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Baroneza House / Studio Arthur Casas

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Architects: Studio Arthur CasasArea: 1,300 m²Year: 2024Photography: César BéjarLead Architects: Arthur CasasArchitects Team: Eduardo Mikowski (Architecture Manager), Nicholas Theo (Architecture Coordinator), Gustavo Hohmann, Fernanda Altemari, Luiz LourençoDesign Team: Fabíola Andrade, Anderson Marques, Virgínia Fornari, Amanda Tamburus, Augusto Godoy, Natalia LorenzoniContractor: Zappacon ConstrutoraStructural Engineering: Ferri EngenhariaMaterials: Exposed concrete, glued laminated timber (glulam), natural stone, glass brick, …

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Casa PALA / GIRA – Oficina de Arquitectura y Paisajismo

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Architects: GIRA – Oficina de Arquitectura y PaisajismoArea: 200 m²Year: 2025Photography: Imaginario Foto Espacios – Jime MontenegroStructural Engineering: Struktur – Soluciones de IngenieríaContractor: Cité ConstruccionesMaterials: Exposed reinforced concrete, steel, brick, glass, woodLocation: San Pablo, TucumánCountry: Argentina Casa PALA is a 200-square-meter residence located in San Pablo, Tucumán, designed by GIRA for a young family seeking …

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Doe Bay Retreat / Heliotrope Architects

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Architects: Heliotrope ArchitectsArea: 1,450 ft²Photography: Andrew PogueLead Architects: Joe Herrin, AIAArchitects Team: Tony SalasContractor: Bluebird BuildersStructural Engineering: Swenson Say FagetGeotechnical Engineering: Stratum GroupMaterials: Cherry Creek wood windows and doors, Marvin clad wood windows, Smith & Vallie cabinetry, Kebony decking, Northern Wide Plank oak flooringLocation: Orcas Island, WashingtonCountry: United States Doe Bay Retreat is a 1,450-square-foot …

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Islington House / Architecture for London + Hamish Vincent Design

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Architects: Architecture for London, Hamish Vincent DesignPhotography: Leighton JamesLead Designer: Hamish Vincent DesignLead Architect: Architecture for LondonMaterials: Lime plaster, marble, timber, brick, Douglas fir, oak, natural stoneCity: Islington, N1, LondonCountry: United Kingdom Islington House is a residential extension and refurbishment in Islington, London, designed by Architecture for London in collaboration with Hamish Vincent Design. Set …

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Argivai 4 House / Raulino Silva Architect

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Architects: Raulino Silva ArchitectYear: 2022–2026Photography: Raulino SilvaLocation: Argivai, Póvoa de VarzimCountry: Portugal Argivai 4 House is a single-story family residence designed by Raulino Silva in Argivai, Póvoa de Varzim, Portugal. Located on the highest point of a slightly elevated plot that once contained a small eucalyptus grove, the house is organized around a clear separation …

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Euthea Residence / Ateno Architecture Studio

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Architects: Ateno Architecture StudioArea: 400 m²Year: 2024Photography: Triantafyllos XanthopoulosLead Architects: Elias Theodorakis, Yiorgos FiorentinosDesign Team: Ateno Architecture StudioCollaborating Architect: Spiros GiotakisContractor: My Ionian Group, George VasileiouStructural Engineering: Stavros TheodorakisMEP Engineering: Ioannis MavrokefalosProject Management: Angelos KourtisClient: Elia Bay Co IKELocation: Lefkada, Ionian IslandsCountry: Greece Euthea Residence is a 400-square-meter house completed in 2024 by Ateno Architecture …

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Tarrytown Residence / Alterstudio Architecture

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Architects: Alterstudio ArchitectureArea: 4,200 ft²Year: 2019Photography: Casey Dunn PhotographyLead Architects: Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino FAIA, Tim WhitehillArchitects Team: Joseph Boyle AIA, Shelley McDavid AIADesign Team: Sara MaysInterior Design: The Renner Group, Kimberly RennerContractor: CleanTagStructural Engineering: MJ StructuresMechanical Engineering: Positive EnergyLandscape Design: Word + Carr Design GroupMaterials: Corso Brick by S. Anselmo, custom steel fascia and …

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Casa Continua / STUDIOTAMAT

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Architects: STUDIOTAMATArea: 115 m²Year: 2026Photography: Serena Eller, EllerstudioLead Architects: Tommaso Amato, Matteo Soddu, Valentina Paiola, Alice PatriziContractor: Ediltel BMaterials: Original parquet flooring, custom terrazzo by D’Ascenzi, Little Greene paints, Sandberg Jon Burgundy wallpaper, Harlequin Elsworthy Wide Width wallpaper, oak joinery, burgundy glazed partitionsFurniture and Suppliers: Libellula chairs by Giovanni Carini for Planula, Camaleonda sofa by …

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Rammed Earth House / Tuckey Design Studio

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Architects: Tuckey Design StudioArea: 63-acre propertyYear: 2024Photography: Jim StephensonLead Architects: Emaad Damda, James MooreDesign Team: Emma Carroll, Emaad Damda, Ross Langtree, James Moore, Karolina Szlauer, Jonathan Tuckey, Molly WheelerInterior Design: Todhunter Earle InteriorsContractor: Stonewood BuildersStructural Engineering: Webb Yates EngineersServices Engineering: SGA ConsultingQuantity Surveyor: Dadson & ButlerLandscape Architect: Pip MorrisonLighting Consultant: John Cullen LightingSustainability Consultant: The …

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Retreat in Nocaima / Obreval

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Architects: ObrevalArea: 80 m²Year: 2024Photography: Par Fotógrafos, Ivan Ortiz PonceLead Architects: Pablo ZaramaLocation: NocaimaCountry: Colombia Retreat in Nocaima by Obreval is an 80-square-meter house located in the lush hills of Nocaima, Colombia. Completed in 2024, the project presents a contemporary reinterpretation of rural Colombian architecture through a compact dwelling that is sensitive to climate, material …

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Villa Tugendhat / Mies van der Rohe | Classics on Architecture Lab

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Architects: Ludwig Mies van der RoheYear: 1930Photography: Alexandra Timpau, Mary Gaudin, Wikimedia Commons, Lehotsky, Harold, Petr1987Interior Designer: Lilly ReichManufacturers: LaufenClient: Fritz and Grete TugendhatCity: BrnoCountry: Czech Republic Villa Tugendhat residential building designed by Ludwig Mies van der Rohe and Lilly Reich in Brno has redefined modern domestic architecture through spatial continuity, structural innovation, and material …

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Gort Uí Ghaoithín / Fuinneamh Workshop Architects

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Architects: Fuinneamh Workshop ArchitectsArea: 295 m²Site Area: 4040 m²Year: 2025Photography: Jed Niezgoda, Seán Antóin Ó MuiríArchitectural Team: James Costello, Conor Healy, Caimin Muldoon, Ciara O’ Connell, Seán Antóin Ó MuiríContractor: Custy ConstructionForeman: David ChambersStructural Engineering: Civil and Structural Engineering Advisors Ltd, Diarmuid O’MearaCivil Engineering: Civil and Structural Engineering Advisors LtdQuantity Surveyor: Billy Aherne & AssociatesSurveyors: …

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