Thornton Hasegawa House sits in Wellington, New Zealand, a compact two-bedroom house by Bonnifait + Associates: Atelierworkshop. The project presses into a steep site yet reads light and open, with off-grid muscle tucked into a 50 square meter (538 square foot) footprint. Built as a modest tower, it threads utility through warm interiors and a careful plan. The result feels agile, resilient, and quietly joyful.
The Odd One Out sits in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, a compact house by NU Architecture & Design that treats every square meter as meaningful. Within Go Vap’s bustle, the studio reorganizes daily life around light, storage, and a nimble plan that lifts energy upward. The result balances a bright material palette with practical moves that make small-scale living feel generous without waste.
The Olive and Caper House, located in Naples, Italy, is a house designed by Valentina Autiero in a style that embraces minimalism and functionality. Nestled within a vast garden, this property covers only 45 square meters (484 square feet), and its unique design reflects a thoughtful approach to space and well-being. Finalized in 2024, it embodies harmony between the indoors and the lush, natural surroundings.
Casa CG is a cork-clad house in Creixell, Spain, designed by Alventosa Morell Arquitectes in 2024. The compact design features a rectangular floor plan and asymmetrical roof, creating a multi-purpose mezzanine space. Thin wooden partitions soften the concrete structure, while cork cladding ensures thermal efficiency and integration with the surrounding pine forest.
Oratge House, designed by KVPA Kokudev Padilla Arquitectura, is a 2023 project in Barcelona, Spain. Nestled in the Montseny Natural Park, this house for a young family emphasizes outdoor living with exceptional mountain views. Using local materials like lime mortar and pine wood, the house incorporates green facades and sustainable elements, achieving comfort without air conditioning.
A well-travelled couple returns to their hometown of Sabadell, Spain, and commissions Vallribera Arquitectes to design their new house, 103RAV. This 2022 project on a narrow, urban lot in the city center prioritizes pedestrian-friendly living, with a courtyard at the heart of the compact, bioclimatic design.
Thoughtful material choices and integrated passive cooling strategies create a harmonious home that reflects the family’s values.
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