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Architects: GriD ArchitectsArea: 121 m²Year: 2013Photography: Paul BurkCity: Berkeley SpringsCountry: United States Ridge House, a residential project by GriD Architects, stands on a narrow site along the Potomac River, where it replaces a rancher destroyed by fire with a modest yet inspiring retreat. Completed in 2013, the house draws inspiration from the traditional Appalachian dog …
Architects: Branch Studio ArchitectsArea: 85 m²Year: 2017Photography: Peter ClarkProject Team: Nicholas Russo, Simon Dinh, Rowena HenryStructural Engineer: WSP Consultancy Private LimitedBuilder: Martin BuildersCity: BalnarringCountry: Australia The Pavilion Between Trees, designed by Branch Studio Architects, is an 85 m² master suite added to an existing residence. Completed in 2017, the design carefully integrates with the landscape, …
Architects: Archiplan StudioYear: 2007Photography: Gianni Basso / Vega MgCity: CastellucchioCountry: Italy The Casa ELLE-B is a single-family residence designed by Archiplanstudio. It is situated between the village square and the church in a small village in the Po Valley, Sarginesco. The building is an exemplar of enclosed design, emphasizing controlled environments. Completed in 2007, the …
Architects: Camarim ArquitectosArea: 45 m²Year: 2014Photography: Nelson GarridoLead Architects: Vasco Correia, Patricia SousaCollaborators: Tiago Garrido, Jonas GrineviciusFloor Area: 205 m²City: LisbonCountry: Portugal Casa no Príncipe Real, a compact urban house designed by Camarim Arquitectos in Lisbon, is situated on a 41 m² plot near the Garden of Príncipe Real. The five-story building was conceived to …
Architects: Marià Castelló MartínezArea: 64 m²Year: 2009Photography: Lourdes Grivé + EPDSEClient: Òscar Portas JuanContractor: Julián Nieto, Ferrería Ferreret CB, Carpintería de aluminio “Tití” and Carpintería CarlosType: Single-family residenceArchipelago: Balearic IslandsCountry: Spain 8×8 House, designed by Marià Castelló Martínez extends an existing residence to serve as a refuge for a teacher. The 8×8 square meter plan …
Architects: Carter Williamson ArchitectsArea: 116 m²Year: 2011Photography: Brett BoardmanProject Architects: Shaun Carter, Patrick FitzgeraldLandscape Architects: Melissa WilsonEngineering: Cardno BrisbaneCity: SydneyCountry: Australia Cowshed House, a residential project by Carter Williamson Architects in Glebe, Sydney, involved transforming an old cowshed into a contemporary open-plan family home. Completed in 2011, the design preserved much old the original structure …
Architect: Studio 804Area: 1,000 – 3,000 ft²Year: 2024Photography: Corey GafferDrawings: Studio 804, Dan RockhillCity: Lawrence, KansasCountry: USA The 436 Indiana Street House, designed by Studio 804 in Lawrence, Kansas, is a sustainably designed single-family residence intended to achieve LEED Platinum certification. Located in the Pinkney neighborhood, this project addresses urban infill goals and environmental challenges …
Architect: Alessandro Pepe ArquitectoArea: 230 m²Year: 2024Photography: Attilio FiumarellaLead Architect: Alessandro PepeProject Team: Ana Soares, Nicoló Conti, Stefania Bors, Ciprian Buzdugan, Vilém Kocáb, Ananya SinghCity: Figueira da FozCountry: Portugal Casa Figueira da Foz, a residential rehabilitation project designed by Alessandro Pepe in Figueira da Foz, Portugal, enhances a single-family home through a careful blend of …
Architects: sporaarchitectsArea: 146 m²Year: 2014Photographs: Tamás BujnovszkyManufacturers: Kuns·g fenster, Lumoconcept, Szauer parketta, cookroomHVAC Engineering: Zoltán KorompayStructural Engineering: Dávid BacsikCity: DebrecenCountry: Hungary TD House, designed by sporaarchitects, combines early modernist traditions with rural simplicity. The rectangular structure opens to a garden enclosed by a white wall, with a covered veranda reinterpreting traditional Hungarian porches. The house …
Architects: APOLLO Architects & AssociatesArea: 102 m²Year: 2013Photographs: Masao NishikawaCity: SumidaCountry: Japan Alley, a house designed by APOLLO Architects & Associates near Tokyo Skytree, blends modern design with traditional Japanese elements in a dense downtown neighborhood. Built on a small, narrow lot, the house uses dark brown galvanized steel exterior walls, integrating naturally with the …
Architects: AZL Architects: AZL architects – Zhang LeiArea: 270 m²Year: 2008Photographs: Iwan BaanCity: NanjingCountry: China Concrete Slit House, a contemporary concrete residence by AZL Architects in central Nanjing, integrates modern design with a historic neighborhood. The structure uses a custom concrete mold with wood strips to align with nearby century-old brick buildings. A slit in …
Architects: Andrade Morettin Arquitetos AssociadosYear: 2007Built Area: 220 m²Land Area: 500 m²Photographs: Nelson KonProject Type: ResidentialStatus: BuiltMateriality: Wood and MetalStructure: ConcreteTeam: Authors: Vinicius Andrade, Marcelo Morettin, Coordinator: Merten Nefs, Contributors: Marcio Tanaka, Marcelo Maia Rose, Marina Mermelstein, Renata AndrulisConsultants: Structure: Eng. Hélio Olga _ Ita Construtora, Construction: Vicente Ganzelevitch, Foundations: Eng. Pedro Negri, Electrical: Eng. …
Architects: Habitech SystemsArea: 520 m²Year: 2016Photography: Nic Granleese, Robert HammerCity: MelbourneCountry: Australia Mornington Beach House, designed by Habitech Systems on the Mornington Peninsula, consist of two double-storey houses facing Port Phillip Bay. The design incorporates materials and landscaping that are well-suited to the coastal environment. Constructed using modular panels, the project overcame site challenges and …
Architects: Jorge Mealha ArquitectoArea: 207 m²Year: 2003Photography: Courtesy of Jorge Mealha ArquitectoCity: Miranda Do CorvoCountry: Portugal House in Tróia, designed by Jorge Mealha Arquitecto, spans 207 m² and is characterized by a series of blank solids that interact with light and shadow, crafting a dynamic visual experience. Completed in 2003, the design employs scale, openings, …
Architects: 8A ArchitectsArea: 76 m²Year: 2013Photography: Courtesy of 8A ArchitectsLead Architect: Robert UijttewaalCity: LeidenCountry: Netherlands Pied-à-Terre in Leiden, designed by 8A Architects, involved the transformation of a small laborer’s house into a light-filled, functional space. Completed in 2013, the interior was reimagined with integrated oak elements to optimize space, while new openings at the rear …
Architects: Atria ArquitetosPhotography: Edgard CésarConsultant Team: A4 Engenharia (Structural and MEP engineering)City: BrasíliaCountry: Brazil Nakata House, a residential project in Brasília designed by Atria Arquitetos, embraces bioclimatic design principles and efficient spatial organization. Rooted in low-maintenance objectives, the design closely aligns with the client’s family needs, focusing on optimizing the use of a plot measuring …
Architect: Accent Design GroupArea: 700 m²Year: 2014Photograph: Mansour DibInterior Design: ADG InteriorsMEP Consultant: Wissam Tawil & AssociatesLead Architect: Elie AbsStructural Consultant: Jamil TouficProject Team: Mira Alassaad, Roxanne Djaiji, Aline Fadous, Luana Mahfouz, Elie Mattar, Farah Nasri, Hassan NassarTown: JiyehCountry: Lebanon Jiyeh Villa, a residential project designed by Accent Design Group in Jiyeh, Lebanon, skillfully integrates …
Architects: Alexander Brenner ArchitektenYear: 2007Photography: Zooey Braun, b-andCity: StuttgartCountry: Germany House Am Oberen Berg designed by Alexander Brenner Architekten in Stuttgart, Germany, completed in 2007, features a layered composition of white cubes. The house offers flexible living spaces that can be adjusted without major construction. The southwest-facing orientation, extensive glazing, and dark floors optimize passive …
Architects: Alexander Brenner ArchitectsArea: 433 m²Year: 2013Photography: Zooey BraunCity: StuttgartCountry: Germany SOL House, a residential project designed by Alexander Brenner Architekten in Stuttgart, Germany. Completed in 2013, the house is a 433 m² residence that blends with surrounding 1930s architecture. The design includes advanced energy systems, including geothermal heating and solar power, alongside a focus …
Architects: Kazuki Moroe ArchitectsArea: 122 m²Year: 2014Photography: Kai Nakamura, Hiroshi TanigawaGeneral Contractor: Maruhei Kensetsu Co., Ltd.Structural Engineer: Tatsumi Terado Structural StudioGarden Design: Yasutoshi Sakurai, Sakurai ZoukeishaCity: OkazakiCountry: Japan House in Okazaki, designed by Kazuki Moroe Architects in 2014, is a 122 m² residence located near a stream lined with cherry trees. The design thoughtfully integrates …
Architects: Nakhshab Development & DesignYear: 2011Photography: Courtesy of Nakhshab Development & DesignCity: San DiegoCountry: United States Shayan House, engineered, designed, and built by Nakhsab Development & Design, is the first LEED Certified Gold single-family home in San Diego’s Mission Hills. Completed in 2011, the mid-century modern residence integrates sustainable features such as a highly efficient …
Architects: Glow Building DesignArea: 253 m²Year: 2015Photography: Peter ClarkeCity: TrenthamCountry: Australia 700 Haus Trentham is a contemporary farmhouse designed by Glow Building Design, completed in 2015 in Trentham, Australia. The 253 m² house was built to handle high rainfall, maximize views, and provides comfort in a cold climate. Using local materials and tradespeople, the house …
Architects: MU ArchitectureArea: 3000 ft²Year: 2015Photographs: Ulysse Lemerise BouchardManufacturers: AlumilexContractor: Constructions BoivinStructure: LatéralProject Team: Jean-Sébastien Herr, Charles Côté, Valérie Beaudin, Pierre-Paul GuillemetteCity: MansonvilleCountry: Canada Nook Residence by MU Architecture in Quebec’s Eastern Townships is designed to harmonize with its natural surroundings. The house presents a nearly blank facade to the street, inviting curiosity with strategically …
Architects: Yoshichika Takagi + AssociatesArea: 100 m²Year: 2010Photography: Toshiyuki YanoConstruction: Daisuke Hasegawa & PartnersCity: AkitaCountry: Japan House i, designed by Yoshichika Takagi + Associates and completed in 2010, is located in the heart of Akita City, Japan. The 100 m² residence is surrounded by car parks, presenting a challenge in balancing privacy with openness. The …
Architects: OPEN ARCHITECTESArea: 520 m²Year: 2022Photography: Utku PekliLandscape Architects: Archi’VertStructural Engineering: Artuur EngineeringConstruction: ArteaPEB: HomecoIntegrated Furniture: DesizeCity: Braine-l’AlleudCountry: Belgium Corniche House, a residential project by OPEN ARCHITECTES in Brain l’Alleud, Belgium, is designed as a serene and private family retreat that harmonizes with its natural surroundings. Completed in 2022, this home is nestled on the …
Architects: R3architettiArea: 60 m²Year: 2019Photographs: Marco PopescuManufacturers: Bolon, Dott. Gallina, Matteo BrioniLead Architect: Gian Nicola RicciContractors: AMIC CostruzioniCity: TurinCountry: Italy The C’era Una Volta Apartment, designed by R3architetti, is situated on the main floor of a mid-19th-century building. The renovation project focused on balancing contemporary living needs with the historical elements of the apartment. A …
Architects: a21studioArea: 40 m²Year: 2013Photography: Hiroyuki OkiCity: Thuận AnCountry: Vietnam The Nest is a 40 m² house designed by a21studio in Thuận An, Vietnam. Completed in 2013, this project was built for a newsman with a limited budget. The house features a lightweight steel and metal sheet structure, incorporating reused furniture to reduce costs. The …
Architects: HYLA ArchitectsArea: 374 m²Year: 2014Photography: Derek SwalwellLead Architects: Han Loke KwangProject Team: Domenic Daniel, Charissa ChanStructural Engineering: Tenwit ConsultantMain Contractor: V-Tech Construction Pte., Ltd.Country: Singapore Faber Terrace designed by HYLA Architects is a 374 m² corner site house. Completed in 2014, the design includes a slatted timber screen on the side elevation for privacy, …
Architects: Studio MumbaiArea: 3,000 ft²Year: 2007Photography: Helene BinetLocation: Alibagh, MaharashtraCountry: India Palmyra House, designed by Studio Mumbai and situated in Alibagh, Maharashtra, offers a tranquil retreat approximately 95 kilometers from Mumbai. Completed in 2007, this 3,000 ft² residence is nestled within a functioning coconut plantation and consists of two wooden louvered structures resting on stone …
Architects: KWK PROMESArea: 411 m²Year: 2013Photography: Jakub Certowicz, Olo StudioLead Arhitects: Robert KoniecznyCollaborators: Magdalena Adamczak, Katarzyna Furgalińska, Jakub Pstraś, Aleksandra Stolecka, Adam RadzimskiConstruction: Jan Głuszyński, Kornel SzyndlerInstallations: CEGROUPCity: KatowiceCountry: Poland Living-Garden House in Katowice, designed by KWK PROMES, blends traditional Silesian architecture with modern element. The house incorporates red masonry walls and a distinctive overhanging …
Architects: Pacheco Architecture Studio (MGP Arquitectura y Urbanismo)Area: 1,136 m²Year: 2008Photography: Courtesy of Pacheco Architecture StudioLead Architects: Felipe González-Pacheco, Álvaro BohórquezProject Team: José Cohecha, Camilo Correa, Gabriel Campuzano, Alejandro MéndezCity: BogotaCountry: Colombia Twin House, a residential project designed by Pacheco Architecture Studio (recent rebranding of MGP Arquitectura y Urbanismo) in Bogota, features two family homes …
Architects: Victor Vilhena ArchitectsArea: 400 m²Year: 2012Photography: Joao MorgadoCity: TaviraCountry: Portugal House in Tavira designed by Vitor Vilhena Architects in Tavira, Portugal, replaces an old structure while retaining the original two-volume footprint. Completed in 2012, the project includes two distinct volumes—a regular and an irregular one—connected by a glass hallway. The design respects the site’s …
Architects: Studio MumbaiPhotographs: Helene BinetCity: BadlapurCountry: India Belavali House, designed by Studio Mumbai and located on a five-acre rice plantation in Badlapur, Maharashtra, serves as a garden pavilion beautifully positioned between a forest to the east and terraced rice fields to the west. This home features undulating stone walls that anchor the structure strategically to …
Architects: Studio MumbaiYear: 2005Photography: Helene Binet, Courtesy of Studio MumbaiLocation: Kashid, MaharashtraCountry: India Tara House, designed by Studio Mumbai and located in Kashid, Maharashtra, seamlessly blends with its surrounding environment of mountains, forests, and the nearby Arabian Sea. Completed in 2005, the residence is organized around a lush tropical garden filled with Plumeria, ferns, grasses, …
Architect: LaRue ArchitectsBuilt Area: 6,200 ft²Site Area: 1.675 acresYear: 2024Photography: Chase DanielPrincipal Architect: James LaRue AIA, Principal (LaRue also designed the Boat Dock)Civil Engineer: Duffy EngineeringStructural Engineer: Duffy EngineeringConstruction: Stewart Custom HomesCollaborators: Design Ecology (Pool)Location: Lake Austin, TexasCountry: USA Rockcliff Residence, designed by LaRue Architects, is a serene 6,200 ft² home located on Lake Austin, …
Architect: CLB ArchitectsProject Area: 2,475 ft²Site Area: 2.44 acresCompleted: 1997Remodeled: 2020Photography: Kevin Scott, Matthew MillmanLead Architect: Eric LoganStructural Engineer: KL&A, Inc.General Contractor: Eric LoganLocation: Jackson, WyomingCountry: USA Logan Pavilion, designed by CLB Architects and located on a sagebrush plain north of Jackson, Wyoming, serves as the family home of Eric Logan, a Partner at the …
Architect: Feldman ArchitectureArea: 4,490 ft²Year: 2019Photography: Joe FletcherLead Architects: Chris Kurrle, Jonathan Feldman, Matt LindsayStructural Engineer: Strandberg, Strandberg EngineeringDesign Team: Caroline Arpa, Humbeen Geo, Leila Bijan Kuehr, Jessica GillLandscape Architect: Ground Studio Landscape ArchitectureInterior Design: Commune DesignLighting Consultant: Tucci LightingContractor: RJL ConstructionArt Curation: Allison Harding Art CurationSawyer: ArboricaCity: Santa CruzCountry: United States Surf House, designed …
Architects: Studio MumbaiPhotographs: Courtesy of Studio MumbaiDistrict: AhmednagarCountry: India Copper House II, designed by Studio Mumbai, is located in the village of Chondi and was inspired by the severe floods of 2005. The house is built on pile foundations and elevated above the high-water mark. The design features two distinct blocks connected by a stone-paved …
Architects: Studio MumbaiPhotography: Hélène BinetLead Architects: Bijoy JainProject Team: Samuel Barclay, Jeevaram Suthar, Omprakash SutharStructural Engineering: Dwijen BhattYear: 2012City: BandraCountry: India House on Pali Hill, designed by Studio Mumbai, is located on a narrow site in Mumbai. The original structure was stripped down to its concrete frame as part of a transformation completed in 2012. …
Architects: Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsYear: 2015Photography: Justin Alexander, Edward BirchLead Architects: Luigi RosselliProject Team: Edward BirchLandscape Architects: Good ManorsStructural & Hydraulic Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty, Ltd.Interior Designer: Alexandra Donohoe / Decus InteriorsBuilder: Stonewood Construction Pty, Ltd.City: SydneyCountry: Australia Balancing Home, designed by Luigi Rosselli Architects, is located in a newly established suburb on Sydney’s North …
Architects: Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsYear: 2014Photography: Justin Alexander, Edward BirchLead Architects: Luigi RosselliProject Team: Jane McNeill, Hugh CampbellLandscape Architects: William Dangar AssociatesStructural & Hydraulic Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty, Ltd.Interior Designer: Decus InteriorsCity: SydneyCountry: Australia Luigi Rosselli Architects has revitalized an Art Deco harbor-front property near Sydney’s waterfront, transforming the space through adaptive reuse while maintaining …
Architects: Luigi Rosselli ArchitectsArea: 303 m²Year: 2014Photography: Justin Alexander, Edward BirchLead Architects: Luigi RosselliProject Team: Simon HassallLandscaper: Secret GardensStructural & Hydraulic Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty, Ltd.Interior Designer: Romaine Alwill / Alwill InteriorsBuilder: Sydcon Building Services Pty, Ltd.City: SydneyCountry: Australia Martello Tower Home, designed by Luigi Rosselli in Sydney, features contemporary additions to a mid-20th-century …
Architects: DCPP arquitectosYear: 2014Photographs: Rafael GamoManufacturers: Grupo JOBEN, PISOS FORTE, STONHARD, URBAN DECOConstruction: DCPP construccionesProject and Construction Team: Miguel Vargas Terán, Ignacio Rodríguez, Georgina Arriaga Cabrera, Justino Torres Evangelista, Alan Ramirez OrtegaProject Architects: Pablo Pérez Palacios, Alfonso de la Concha RojasCity: Mexico CityCountry: Mexico Garden House, designed by DCPP arquitectos, is a residential project in …
Architects: Studio MumbaiYear: 2008Photography: Hélène BinetLead Architects: Bijoy JainCity: SatirjeCountry: India Utsav House is a single-family home designed by Bijoy Jain in Satirje, Maharashtra, India, integrates into the barren landscape with four black basalt walls enclosing a shaded courtyard. The house features pools, pavilions, and a garden, creating a sheltered living environment. The home’s spaces …
Architects: Alexander Brenner ArchitektenArea: 640 m²Year: 2012Photography: Zooey BraunCity: StuttgartCountry: Germany SU House, designed by Alexander Brenner Architekten in Stuttgart, is a meticulously detailed villa created for an art lover and her family. The 640 m² villa, completed in 2012, features interconnected living spaces, art presentation areas, and extensive use of natural light, blending indoor …
Architects: Bureau for Architecture and UrbanismArea: 162 m²Year: 2012Photography: Steve MayloneBuilder: Green Building Services, PLLCCity: Ann ArborCountry: United States The Matchbox House, designed by Bureau for Architecture and Urbanism in 2012, features a unique design where cedar-sided quadrants slip past each other within a standing seam metal wrapper, creating dynamic indoor and outdoor spaces. The …
Architects: Luigi RosselliArea: 250 m²Year: 2015Photography: Edward Birch, Justin AlexanderDesign Architect: Luigi RosselliProject Architects: Jane McNeill, Hugh CampbellInterior Design: Jane McNeillBuilder: BWO Constructions Pty LtdStructural Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty LtdHeritage Consultant: John Oultram Heritage & DesignHydraulic Consultant: Rooney & Bye Pty LtdJoiner: Space JoineryManufacturers: Cultured Stone, JWI Louvres, Lift ShopLandscaper: Susan Miles Landscape ArchitectCity: …
Architect: GO’C Size: 1,000 ft²Year: 2024Photographer: Ben LindbloomGO’C Project Team: Jon Gentry (AIA), Aimée O’Carroll (ARB), Ben KruseStructural Engineer: J Welch EngineeringLocation: Mazama, WashingtonCountry: USA Tinyleaf, a residential cabin designed by GO’C in Mazama, Washington, functions as a small outpost for outdoor enthusiasts, integrating seamlessly into a steep slope with mountain bike and cross-country ski …
Architects: Mutuus StudioYear: 2016Photography: Kevin ScottProject Designer: Kristen Becker of Mutuus Studio (mentored by Tom Kundig while at Olson Kundig)Project Team: Renee Boone, CJ Christensen, Andrea Cochran, Labibe Structural EngineersInterior Design: Kristen Becker, Mia Sara, Jerry SarapochielloContractor: DowbuiltCity: Los AngelesCountry: USA Hollywood Hills House, a residential building designed by Mutuus Studio, is a bespoke residence …
Architects: Robbie WalkerArea: 102 m²Year: 2016Photography: Nic GranleeseCollaborators: Danius Malunis, Ben WillickCity: MelbourneCountry: Australia Glass Link House, designed by Robbie Walker in 2016, transformed an old suburban house into a modern family home. The renovation added a master bedroom pod, separated from the original structure by a glass link. This design element highlights the contrast …
Architects: Barbara Berson, Horacio SardinArea: 95 m²Year: 2023Photographs: Albano GarcíaCountry: Argentina The Dragon-fly House, designed by Barbara Berson and Horacio Sardin, is located on an island in the Paraná River delta amidst a willow forest. Elevated on stilts to protect against water level rises, it features glazed facades that extend outward. The design reinterprets traditional …
