In the rugged landscape of coastal Maine, Little House on the Ferry by OPAL introduces a sensitive approach to building within a site marked by history and natural resilience. Conceived as a seasonal guest residence, the 890-square-foot project sits on an island once defined by fishing, farming, and granite quarrying. Its owners, who live primarily […] More
In the Punilla Valley of Córdoba Province, Argentina, Cristián Nanzer has designed a residence that stands in dialogue with both geography and structure. Positioned near Cerro El Dragón, the House on El Dragón takes advantage of its elevated plateau site, commanding views across rolling hills and semi-arid mountain landscapes. Its composition is linear and stratified, […] More
In the historic center of Sasamón, Burgos, MADE.V arquitectos has reimagined a former pigsty into a contemporary single-family home. The project, titled House Within a House, demonstrates how careful intervention can preserve rural heritage while introducing a new architectural language suited for modern domestic life. HOUSING The architects approached the transformation with a clear strategy: […] More
Architecture for London refashions an early-20th-century timber-framed beach house on the Ballard Estate in Swanage, Dorset. Set directly on the seafront and within an Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty, the house sits in a protected coastal setting where scale, materials, and detailing carry real weight. The estate’s origin story runs through the project: first laid […] More
Casa PI occupies a key corner in Porto, closing a row of terraced houses while addressing the scale of adjacent multi-family buildings. ARQUITECTOSRT sets the house within its urban fabric with a clear intent: respect the street rhythm, mark the corner, and open the ground floor to shared outdoor life. The project reads as a […] More
In the western mountains of Beijing, House J stands between Fragrant Hills to the north and Yuquan Mountain to the east, a site defined by expansive views and layered topography. The residence belongs to a family that spent more than a decade abroad, returning to a house where original plantings remain lush, mingling with wild […] More
Tetherow Overlook House designed by Hacker sits on a bluff in Bend, Oregon, looking out across the Central Oregon high desert. The 7,600 square foot residence balances sculptural architecture with a material palette that feels both rich and restrained. Designed to frame both intimate and expansive views, the home supports a lifestyle built around entertaining, […] More
EBBA Architects have completed the renovation and extension of a Victorian terrace in North-West London, resulting in the project known as Basalt House. The London-based studio, recognized for its materially driven architecture, designed the home with a focus on craft, context, and atmosphere. This approach connects the property’s historic character with carefully considered contemporary design […] More
Splyce Design has completed Shoreline House in Victoria, Canada, a renovation and addition that responds directly to its dramatic coastal site. Positioned at the edge of a quiet suburban street where residential plots meet rugged shoreline, the property is surrounded by rocky outcrops, mature fir and oak trees, and expansive 180-degree views over the inlet. […] More
On Washington’s Whidbey Island, the Puzzle Prefab prototype by Wittman Estes delivers a highly flexible, low-impact housing model rooted in sustainability, human-centered design, and prefabricated precision. At just 600 square feet of conditioned space, with an additional 557 square feet of covered outdoor living, this carbon-negative structure challenges conventional expectations of American residential scale and […] More
Set along the rural edges of Quito, A House in the Andes by Correa+Fatehi | ODD reimagines what it means to build with and within the land. The project refuses traditional architectural autonomy, choosing instead to embed itself in the Andean terrain both materially and spatially. Excavated soil becomes structure, while the residence adopts a […] More
Located on the Greek island of Syros, Horizon House by ONUS Architecture Studio presents a compelling case for regenerative architecture in fragile island ecosystems. Completed in 2025 and honored with the Architizer A+ Award for Best Sustainable Residential Project, the 230-square-meter residence reflects a comprehensive design strategy that aligns built form with ecological function. HOUSING […] More