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Houses come in various shapes, sizes, and styles, depending on the cultural, historical, and geographical context. They can range from simple and functional to complex and luxurious, and they may incorporate various materials such as wood, stone, concrete, or glass. The design of a house considers factors such as climate, site orientation, privacy, and accessibility and seeks to provide comfort, safety, and beauty to its inhabitants.
Renovated in 2019 by Erin Pellegrino’s design firm, this home in Martha’s Vineyard was originally designed by architect Chester Wisniewski, a former apprentice of Frank Lloyd Wright. Originally the building…
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Completed in 2019 by Portuguese architecture firm Floret Arquitectura, the Gólgota House in Oporto is an extension of a historically restored structure. The house design is highly influenced by its…
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Completed in 1994, the Lovett Bay House in Sydney is a stunning example of residential architecture that reflects the idea of the house as a vessel and a cradle for…
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Completed in 2019 by PAD10 Architects, Kuwait’s Baraka seaside residence was inspired by a barn archetype per the client request. The design of the house celebrates its vernacular reference while…
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In 1958, Japanese architect Kiyonori Kikutake (1928-2011) completed the Sky House, a visionary residence that he designed and built for himself. Perched atop a hill in Tokyo, the Sky House…
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In 2015, Mexican Architecture firms COA arquitectura and Estudio Macias Peredo completed the Chacala House in Jalisco. Enhancing the surrounding vegetation and beautiful views, a modular grid of concrete columns…
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In 1955 Jørn Utzon completed the design of the Middelboe House in Holte, Denmark. The residence was built only a year before embarking on his career-defining commission for the Sydney…
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In 1938, Walter Gropius completed his family residence in Lincoln, Massachusetts, which marked his first architectural commission in the United States after he began teaching at Harvard University’s Graduate School…
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The Sumbanese traditional house, also known as Uma Mbatangu or “peaked house”, is a type of vernacular architecture unique to the island of Sumba in Indonesia. The house is distinguished…
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In 2020 ORA completed the renovation of a house in Zadní Arnoštov. The project called “House Inside a Ruin” is the architect’s manifesto of how to treat old structures without…
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In 1973 Agustín Hernández Navarro completed the house for her sister Amalia Hernández who was a dancer, choreographer and the founder of the Ballet Folklórico de México. The architect demonstrates…
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Completed in 1963, La Ricarda, or Casa Gomis designed by Spanish architect Antoni Bonet i Castellana is one of the critical midcentury buildings in Spain. Located by the Mediterranean Sea…
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In 1952 Jorn Utzon completed his first building in Helsingør in Denmark’s northern Zealand. Inspired by Frank Lloyd Wright, this one-story home was built for Utzon and his family. With no windows…
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In 1997, Shigeru Ban completed the Wall-less House, also known as the House Without Walls. In this project, Ban creates a “universal floor,” a term coined by Robert Kronenberg in…
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