Discover the unique Zigzag House in Utrecht, Netherlands, designed by Jasper Smiths Architecture in 2020. This modern minimalist house is a self-built narrow townhouse situated in a new residential area built on the site of the former Veemarkt.
What makes this property stand out is its innovative urban development and floor plan. With only a front garden, the 5.4m wide Zigzag House allows for a more agreeable floor plan. The concrete split-level house is divided into 8 floors, separated by a void and connected by a carefully designed wooden staircase. The void allows light from the skylights and landings to flood in throughout the whole building.
Uncover the Beira Mar House, a sleek, narrow home in Aveiro, Portugal, the “Venice of Portugal” known for its picturesque canals. Paulo Martins Arq&Design brilliantly revives traditional city living with an intimate contact to the outdoors, in a home where the sea’s salt-kissed air and the call of seagulls is your daily soundscape.
Transformed from a plot of land just 30 meters long and 2.5 meters wide (approximately 98ft x 8ft), this modern property emerges as a habitable corridor, interplaying light, surprise, and discovery with its thoughtful design. Bask in the house’s dualistic personality: an interior characterized by a soothing dark ambiance, and a radiant, light-infused exterior due to its reflective white surface.
