Architecture Awards 2026
Residential – houses
House Hill Venter by Monograph Architects
Located in Parkhurst, one of Johannesburg’s most historic and vibrant suburbs, this two-bedroom home pays a respectful tribute to midcentury modern design, reflecting the clients’ passion for the style, their collection of furniture and art, and their love of the outdoors. Though bold and sculptural, the house remains deeply
Onella by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio
Onella, meaning “light,” is an earthen residence on the outskirts of Hosur, Tamil Nadu, set within a community restoring barren land into a native forest. Designed by Team Bhutha, the home embraces natural light, air, and landscape, offering a calm retreat from urban life. Circular forms, varied volumes, and
House Extension Im Wygaertli by Beck Oser Architects
The extension connects to one of the existing buildings on the east side and, through its independent form, creates a new whole consisting of three distinct structures. It adopts the existing building's height, construction, and appearance, but not its orientation. It faces the forest, a fact emphasized by the
MTVARYSA by Sanja Vrančić Architects
MTVARYSA did not begin as a conventional architectural project - it emerged as a visceral response to the landscape of Novalja. Rather than designing a house, the intention was to choreograph a state of mind. The result is a space conceived as a partner to its inhabitant: a place
Barca House by Bahaturov Architectural Studio and KNCPT Design studio
The project explores the integration of architecture with its coastal context, creating a contemporary residence where function, design, and proximity to the sea operate in harmony. Situated on a sloping, trapezoidal site near Lozenets and Mechata Dupka Beach, the building follows the natural topography through a three-level organization. The
A Spatial Laboratory by driendl*architects
In Purbach, UNESCO World Heritage Neusiedlersee/Fertő, a spatial laboratory for a musician and a scientist has been created under strict nature conservation regulations. The building, between vineyards and forest with a view to Lake Neusiedl, blends harmoniously into the landscape thanks to untreated materials and a clear, modular design
House for 100 Years by Monteyne Architecture Works
The genesis of the project is two-fold: to create a commodious and appealing, sunlight-filled home for a family who desire to live a low carbon life in a neighborhood close to the city centre; and, in the process, to envision a climate-resilient house that can remain commodious long into
AGUA HOME by Infinity Haus
Located in Cancún, this residence is conceived as a composition of pure volumes, where proportion and materiality define its character. A palette of earth tones establishes a subtle dialogue with its surroundings, while natural materials from the region bring warmth and a timeless identity. The house is organized around
The Frame by Paradigm Design House
Nestled amidst the vibrant tapestry of Amman, Jordan's capital, The Frame Residence stands at 1000m2 and is a testament to contemporary architectural elegance. At the heart of its design lies a double-volume atrium, a luminous space that serves as the soul of the home. Bathed in natural light pouring
House MRH by Steinkogler Aigner Architekten
The existing building no longer met the needs of the family who lived there, but instead of tearing it down, it was rebuilt and expanded using a wooden construction method. While the northern half remained standing, the southern part was adapted and expanded - here, old and new were
House H by Christ.Christ. associated architects
Situated on a sunny slope in a quiet villa district of Wiesbaden, this residence was designed for a young family of five. Toward the street, the house presents a restrained, introverted façade. A generous, lavender garden forms a soft transition to the public realm. A continuous glass band clearly
14-Bis House by UFFIZI arquitetura
Casa 14-Bis is rich in meaning and carries a field of images that is pure poetry. The project begins with a gentle touch on the land, creating a sense of security and an invitation to dwell. Its relationship with the landscape shapes sensations and daily life. Large openings welcome
LIYA by Gonzalez Malama Architects
The Liya residence is conceived as a composition of distinct geometric volumes, each with its own identity, materiality, and orientation, yet harmoniously connected. Rather than pursuing uniformity, the design embraces diversity, creating relationships of proximity, balance, and coexistence. Inspired by the structure of a family, the house consists of
COMMOD See House by COMMOD HOUSE
The COMMOD See House is an L-shaped House on the shore of a lake in Burgenland. Two modules form a clear structure, positioned to open toward the lake and maximize the views. Upon entering, a slightly rotated visual axis reveals the terrace on one side and the living space
House 225 by atelier 67
A new construction of a generous family house at the foot of Ještěd, in the Hanychov district of the Liberec city. The aim of the project was to create contemporary, affordable, and artistically valuable family housing on the foundations of a ruined gymnasium from the 1950s. The layout and
Villa Luce by 2728studio
This building was built in 1909. After several decades of abandonment, the existing building is being reconstructed to accommodate the needs of a modern holiday home, intended for a family of three living permanently abroad. The basic desire of the owners was strictly to preserve all the historical, morphological
Balance Within by STOKAS DEVELOPMENT
The project concerns a detached residence located in a southern suburb of Athens, Greece. The presence of ancient findings on the site became the main design generator. In order to protect them, the building footprint was confined to a specific area of the plot, avoiding any structural intervention on
Villa G2 by TREF-Architekti
The land is situated on the southern outskirts of the city. The topography and floor plan, geometry, and the small area, including the requirement for construction economy, were decisive for the design concept and technology. The result is a concept of two two-story lapidary prisms, adjacent to the southern
MOYA ÇEŞMEKÖY by ZESA Architecture
Moya is the renovation of a historic stone structure in Datça. Driven by an artist client’s vision, the project preserves collective memory while creating a contemporary art space. By maintaining different eras with minimal intervention, the design breathes new life into local heritage. The courtyard offers a flexible area
SOLYMOS HOUSE by ZESA Architecture
Villa Solymos, located in Döşemealtı, Antalya, consists of a main residence, a single-story garage unit, and interconnected outdoor spaces. Inspired by the region’s earth tones, the project is organized along an axis extending from the street to the lower garden, overlooking the Solymos Mountains. The steep terrain is shaped
FA 20 by Schiller Architektur
This semi-detached house was constructed above an existing garage for a young family with one child, in a small village near Stuttgart. The building is conceived as a compact timber structure, with wood used as the primary construction material. The façade is clad in pre-greyed European silver fir, allowing
Hotakaariake-PJ by KASA Architects
This project is planned as an integrated "live-work-lifestyle" building that combines a residence and an outdoor shop, located within the forest of Hotaka, Ariake, in Azumino, Nagano. Surrounded by abundant trees, the aim is to create a quiet and comfortable place that feels as if it has been gently
VILLA OUSIA by Paly Architects
Three clear, distinct volumes, connected by transparent glass necks, form the residence. The central, tallest volume is made of stone, while the two adjacent, equally tall volumes are coated with an "earth"-colored plaster. The first volume contains a bedroom with an en-suite bathroom, an office, and a shared WC.
Edge to Stillness by SAAD – sudo associates, architecture and design
This holiday home, for a busy professional in Niseko, faces a stream leading to the Shiribetsu River, with a forest hill beyond. The one-storey building's curved form mimics the stream's fluid lines, with the shorter side facing the stream, traced by an engawa. This veranda, with full-height, operable sliding