Pocket Passiv, a compact house designed by Anderson Architecture, is nestled in the inner-city suburb of Glebe, Sydney, Australia. Designed in 2023, the residence follows the Passivhaus Plus Standard. It efficiently utilises its 27-square-metre (290-square-foot) space with a split-level layout. The design features an asymmetrical pitched roof and a facade clad with timber shingles, integrating both historical and modern elements to create a net zero energy building.
Pudong Villa is a holiday home designed by Atelier LI, situated in the rural area of Pudong, Shanghai, China. Completed in 2023, this modern white house integrates green spaces to connect interiors and exteriors, offering a serene retreat for two families. The design includes courtyards to foster a tranquil atmosphere, while adhering to local construction regulations.
The team at Okkem Design updated a 1980s split-level house in Austin, Texas with a rustic design, featuring a grotto beneath the main structure. The Westlake Remodel House, completed in 2023, incorporates wood and concrete, bringing a modern yet natural feel to the interiors.
Studio Arthur Casas designed the MW Apartment in Recife, Brazil, with high ceilings to take advantage of its ocean views. The Brazilian studio embraced the exposed beams, encasing them with wood to create a distinct separation between the social, private, and service areas. Cool, resistant materials were used for the floors to match the tropical climate, and the walls are finished with cement paint. The apartment features an impressive art collection and bespoke furniture by renowned designers.
Wedge House, designed by Syncstudio, is located at Mt. Satsuki’s foothills in Ikeda City, Japan. Completed in 2024, this three-story residence features a wedge shape that minimizes load on retaining walls while maximising living space.
House in the Beskids by RS+ Robert Skitek is set in the scenic landscape of the Beskid Żywiecki Mountains, Poland. Designed in 2023, this house embraces a sloped terrain and a forest setting to maximize views. The structure features alternating single-pitch roofs across three segments, each visually and functionally distinct, optimizing both mountain and forest panoramas.
UK studio AR Design Studio has added a single-storey extension to a mid-century “Seventies House” in Winchester, UK. Designed to complement the home’s existing style, the extension features clean lines, minimalist decor, and extensive glazing for unobstructed garden views.
The Five Cove House by RHAD Architects is located on a Nova Scotia island, connected by a causeway. Designed in 2022, the 1,560-square-foot home, surrounded by five coves, replicates the under-stated typical seaside shed that has been split, pulled, flipped, and extended to create courtyards. The one-storey house was subdivided to present a main dwelling area with a kitchen, living, and dining space, as well as a guest suit, forming a “cottage within a cottage” for added seclusion.
