Timbertop House is a house in Canada by Akb Architects, conceived as a contemporary weekend retreat for an active family of five. Designed in 2024, the project draws on the language of local farm buildings while adjusting its gabled form to the site’s uneven terrain and long views across the Niagara Escarpment. Inside, a single-story plan and durable materials support daily use in every season.
Plano House sets a low, confident line against the greens of Morro do Chapéu Golf Club in Nova Lima, Brazil, by Daniel Carvalho Arquiteto. Designed as a single-story house for a couple over 60, it folds around a protected courtyard and opens every room to the lawn for barefoot everyday living. The result is a home tuned to hosting, resting, and easy movement across one generous level.
House of Cross stands in Beijing, China, as a new kind of rural house designed by chaoffice for three generations under one broad courtyard sky. The project rebuilds a family home and home office on a village plot, working within strict single-story regulations while rethinking how courtyards, roofs, and rooms connect daily life. Its cross-shaped plan sets up a quiet but precise geometry for shared routines and private retreats.
Taipa House sits in Brasília, Brazil, a single-story house by Valéria Gontijo + Arquitetos shaped by raw earth and a tight, convivial plan. The project, designed in 2024 for a sloped site with views of Lake Paranoá, balances compact living with tactile craft. Warm materials, measured ceilings, and an L-shaped layout anchor a retreat built for easy gatherings and daily use.
Nestled on the Menorcan coast, Zenith House spreads across a landscape of pines and native vegetation. Designed in 2024 by Nomo Studio, the 300-square-metre single-story house features a formal organization structured around eight tangent square modules, integrating materials that highlight the synthesis between context and construction. The project engages in a topographical dialogue by adapting to the gentle slope of the terrain through subtle folds and stepped platforms.
Set in Pak Chong, Thailand, W House II is a house designed by IDIN Architects in 2024. The property is elevated to 7 meters (23 feet) with a garden at ground level, creating a single-story effect that emphasizes family interaction. The materials used throughout the house are raw concrete, ensuring a warm tone with maple wood and green India stone that complements the design. The elevated property boasts a swimming pool and a balcony, providing 360-degree views of the area.
Laceback Terrace by LaRue Architects harmonizes with its sloping terrain in the United States. Predominantly single-story, the design features en suite bedrooms, an exercise room with terrace access, and a soothing dry sauna. The exterior combines rugged limestone, sleek metal panels, and warm Sapele wood siding for a cohesive look.
The Ring House in Jaspur, Ahmedabad, designed by studio prAcademics, blends contemporary design with the natural beauty of its surroundings. This circular weekend home for a large family features traditional Saurashtra elements like the ‘faliyu’ and ‘osri,’ offering an airy, light-filled space with lush views of the agricultural landscape and abundant fruit trees.
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