Cary House is an inner-city cottage that has been thoughtfully updated to fit the lifestyle of its owners and their dog, Maxie. Originally over 100 years old, the home once featured three bedrooms, one bathroom, and an outdated extension that housed a combined kitchen and dining room.
Nine X Nine House by Sanjay Puri Architects stands on a 3,311 m² plot in Gandhinagar, India. The design works with nature by weaving fluid volumes around nine existing trees on the southern side of the site. Two of these trees punctuate open deck areas, while the others nestle close to the house.
Steeplechase House by Brooks + Scarpa stands on a wooded 65‑acre site in the Appalachian foothills near the Eno River, around Raleigh-Durham, NC. A famed film director and his artistic spouse chose this location to return to a tranquil lifestyle reminiscent of their childhood in Montreal.
Hokusutsu Polygon House by Fujiwaramuro Architects takes full advantage of its unique site. The property faces a greenbelt across the road with a two‑meter difference in elevation. The design team wanted to use this greenbelt as a stunning backdrop while blending the home into the hilly streetscape.
Narbon Villa by Gera Studio Architects nestles within a pomegranate garden in historic Kerman, Iran. The design pays homage to the region’s rich heritage, which dates back to 224–241 CE. The architects preserved the original thatched wall of the garden and built a new wall behind it.
Mila House by Isla Architects is a creative transformation of a mid‑terrace home. Originally tucked between a small street and an alley, the project changed when the owners had the chance to purchase an adjacent plot. This long, narrow strip measures 25 meters by just 2.5 meters and was built edge to edge.
The Rose Apartments by Brooks + Scarpa is a new LEED Gold, four‐story, 35-unit building that offers 100% affordable housing for transitional-aged youths. It provides a safe, welcoming home for young adults who might otherwise face homelessness.
Casa Goliana Mérida is a restored residence from the mid‑last century that embraces the traditional values and materials of Yucatecan architecture while adding modern touches. The 200‑square‑meter home blends its original structure with a rear extension that provides additional bedrooms and enhanced living spaces.
