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.
Shudell House, designed by Weiss Architecture + Urbanism, reimagines aging-in-place design in a modern, light-filled home in Toronto’s east end. Built for a travel writer and a retired buffalo rancher with three children, the house is designed to grow and adapt alongside its residents—offering thoughtful solutions for family life, future care needs, and narrow urban lots.
Born from an unexpected request, Galgo House began as a project for a functional kennel. But as the design evolved, it became something much more—a peaceful weekend retreat where the owners could relax and spend time with their dogs. Located within a residential complex, the home reflects a desire to live simply, surrounded by nature and companionship.
Located in Pilar, Buenos Aires, facing a tranquil polo field, Nirvana House by AtelierM redefines the idea of home. Designed to integrate with its environment both visually and emotionally, the house becomes part of the land, not just placed on it.
Designed by A1 Arquitectura Avanzada, the Hidden Stone House explores a new path for sustainable living by blending nature and architecture through biomimetic design. Located among endemic trees, the project respects the natural environment, using it as both inspiration and partner in creating a living space that is efficient, sensory-rich, and in balance with its ecosystem.
The Mesa Sky Disk Cabin sits quietly on Yucca Mesa, surrounded by untouched Joshua Trees and desert plants. Built with strawbales, it’s more than a home—it’s a model for climate-smart living in the Mojave Desert.
Nestled between the Old Montauk Highway and the Atlantic Ocean, Montauk House by South African firm SAOTA is a coastal retreat defined by restraint, texture, and deep environmental sensitivity. Carved into the rugged bluff that characterizes this stretch of Long Island, the home blends seamlessly with its surroundings—revealing itself subtly, gradually, and always in conversation with the land.
Set in the lush suburb of Hindawadi, Belagavi, Two Solids and a Semi Void is more than a five-bedroom residence—it is a carefully crafted architectural narrative that bridges family legacy, cultural memory, and the evolving spirit of contemporary Indian living.
In a tropical region blessed with abundant sunlight and rainfall, Ga.o House emerges as a thoughtful hybrid of home and workplace. Designed to serve both residential and office functions within one compact structure, the project goes well beyond fulfilling everyday needs.
Casa Loredo is the second project in the ongoing series New Vernacular Architecture of the Cantabrian Coast (NAVC), which aims to explore how regional building traditions can evolve to meet modern-day needs. Located in the coastal town of Loredo, this residence is a bold response to local heritage, strict planning regulations, and the ever-present natural forces of the Cantabrian Sea.
