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  • House Hill Venter by Monograph Architects

House Hill Venter by Monograph Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, South Africa|

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
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  • Onella by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Onella by Bhutha Earthen Architecture Studio

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, India, Residential – houses|

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,
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  • House Extension Im Wygaertli by Beck Oser Architects

House Extension Im Wygaertli by Beck Oser Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, Switzerland|

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,
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  • MTVARYSA by Sanja Vrančić Architects

MTVARYSA by Sanja Vrančić Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Croatia, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Barca House by Bahaturov Architectural Studio and KNCPT Design studio

Barca House by Bahaturov Architectural Studio and KNCPT Design studio

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Bulgaria, Residential – houses|

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
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  • A Spatial Laboratory by driendl*architects

A Spatial Laboratory by driendl*architects

Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses|

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
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  • House for 100 Years by Monteyne Architecture Works

House for 100 Years by Monteyne Architecture Works

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Canada, Residential – houses|

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;
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  • AGUA HOME by Infinity Haus

AGUA HOME by Infinity Haus

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Mexico, Residential – houses|

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
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  • The Frame by Paradigm Design House

The Frame by Paradigm Design House

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Jordan, Residential – houses|

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
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  • House MRH by Steinkogler Aigner Architekten

House MRH by Steinkogler Aigner Architekten

Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses|

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
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  • House H by Christ.Christ. associated architects

House H by Christ.Christ. associated architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Germany, Residential – houses|

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,
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  • 14-Bis House by UFFIZI arquitetura

14-Bis House by UFFIZI arquitetura

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Brazil, Residential – houses|

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
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  • LIYA by Gonzalez Malama Architects

LIYA by Gonzalez Malama Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Greece, Residential – houses|

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
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  • COMMOD See House by COMMOD HOUSE

COMMOD See House by COMMOD HOUSE

Architecture, Austria, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses|

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,
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  • House 225 by atelier 67

House 225 by atelier 67

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Czech Republic, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Villa Luce by 2728studio

Villa Luce by 2728studio

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Greece, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Balance Within by STOKAS DEVELOPMENT

Balance Within by STOKAS DEVELOPMENT

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Greece, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Villa G2 by TREF-Architekti

Villa G2 by TREF-Architekti

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Czech Republic, Residential – houses|

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
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  • MOYA ÇEŞMEKÖY by ZESA Architecture

MOYA ÇEŞMEKÖY by ZESA Architecture

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, Turkey|

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
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  • SOLYMOS HOUSE by ZESA Architecture

SOLYMOS HOUSE by ZESA Architecture

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, Turkey|

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
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  • FA 20 by Schiller Architektur

FA 20 by Schiller Architektur

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Germany, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Hotakaariake-PJ by KASA Architects

Hotakaariake-PJ by KASA Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Japan, Residential – houses|

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
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  • VILLA OUSIA by Paly Architects

VILLA OUSIA by Paly Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Greece, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Edge to Stillness by SAAD – sudo associates, architecture and design

Edge to Stillness by SAAD – sudo associates, architecture and design

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Japan, Residential – houses|

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
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  • Marhûs by Lichtstad Architecten

Marhûs by Lichtstad Architecten

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, The Netherlands|

Marhûs is anchored in its context - both in name and in form. The name Marhûs comes from the Frisian language, in which "Mar" means lake, and "hûs" signifies dwelling or house. Marhûs can
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  • House of Endless Trees by Freight Architects

House of Endless Trees by Freight Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, Singapore|

The owners of this house are drawn to the tranquility of the nearby cemetery and lush forest that frames the property. The core of the design was to create a bright, open living space
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  • House H3 by WSM ARCHITEKTEN

House H3 by WSM ARCHITEKTEN

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Germany, Residential – houses|

A hillside lot in a beautiful location in Pöcking, where the building’s volume blends discreetly into the landscape through staggered structures. Two full stories, which are also arranged in a staggered pattern, sit set
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  • Hideaway House by Ming Architects

Hideaway House by Ming Architects

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Residential – houses, Singapore|

Hideaway House, situated in a low-lying estate of eastern Singapore, is an architectural response to its location. In compliance with authority requirements, the house boasts an elevated ground storey, three metres above street level,
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  • Casa MAD by JSARQ

Casa MAD by JSARQ

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Costa Rica, Residential – houses|

This two-story residence in Costa Rica was designed around three existing trees on the site, allowing the architecture to adapt and coexist with nature, rather than dominate it. The house unfolds through a series
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  • Villa Krasica by Zdl Arhitekti

Villa Krasica by Zdl Arhitekti

Architecture, BIG SEE Architecture Award 2026 – Winner, Croatia, Residential – houses|

The project is located in Krasica, Croatia, on a gently sloping site surrounded by natural greenery. From the outset, the main intention was to create a house that responds carefully to its surroundings, integrating
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