Discover contemporary houses that epitomize modern design, innovative architecture, and sustainable living. This category showcases a wide range of stylish homes with cutting-edge features and aesthetic appeal, perfect for architects, designers, and homeowners looking for the latest trends in contemporary residential design.
The 100% Wooden House challenges traditional codes of individual housing by showcasing wood’s full potential. Located within the educational promenade of France’s Château de la Bourdaisière park, this prototype dwelling evolves through research, experimentation, and discovery.
Casa Tobi by Espacio 18 Arquitectura perches on a steep, west-sloping site in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca, capturing the drama of Pacific sunsets and jungle vistas. Inspired by Sou Fujimoto’s vision of architecture that evolves with use and time, this home reinterprets primitive principles—light, scale, and form—to create fluid, surprising spaces that celebrate both nature and family life.
The AS House by ÁBATON redefines family living in Madrid through a 700 m² cross-laminated timber structure that responds directly to its steep 3,000 m² plot. Moreover, ÁBATON handled every aspect—architecture, interiors, furnishings, and landscaping—to deliver a cohesive residence where each element reinforces the others.
Modular Tiny House by Gabriela Casagrande Arquitetura offers 18 m² of smart design. Moreover, it blends comfort, technology, and simplicity into a lightweight home. As a result, it meets modern needs while minimizing footprint.
Perched on a river island in Wenzhou City, the River Island Villa by Jishang Space Design offers a bold yet nurturing retreat enveloped by water and mountain vistas. Moreover, lead designer Ding Jilin drew directly from the surrounding landscape—its flowing currents, dappled light, and verdant slopes—to craft a 1,000 m² home that feels both grounded and poetic.
Hidden behind a rust-colored Cor-Ten steel façade, the Stealth House by Specht Novak reimagines urban living on a narrow alley in downtown Austin. Rather than opening to the street, the 1,100-square-foot home turns inward, creating a tranquil sanctuary centered around two lush courtyards.
Tucked away in the verdant woods of San Simón el Alto—just a 2½-hour drive from Mexico City—San Simón House by Vasconcelos Arquitectura redefines the family cabin. Not only does it vanish into its 10,000 m² forest plot, but it also celebrates every towering tree and local material.
Windy Gap Residence by Altura Architects nestles quietly into Town Mountain Road’s rugged terrain, offering an understated yet sophisticated retreat. By embracing a low-profile form and dark exterior palette, the home remains largely hidden from view while capturing breathtaking mountain vistas from within.
