Narrow house designs

Gradient Architecture has used a planning rule from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy to revitalise an unused lot in affected neighbourhood Red Hook.

Image 13 of 33 from gallery of Connect House / Story Architecture. Photograph by Tomquast

Large plots are not essential for lavish homes, but thoughtful space planning can break the limitations of small plots making it breathable, inviting adequate natural light and ventilation. Cradled in the posh residential area of Ahmedabad, Paldi, this Narrow House is a unique example of balancing the yin and the yang of architecture as well as interiors incorporating nature within the build forms.

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Completed in 2010 in Toronto, Canada. Images by borXu Design. The Shaft House is an unexpected and exciting spatial experience that survives the limits of our ordinary living spaces. The two and a half storey...

Designing How You Live

A tiny plot can seem restrictive but if you can't build outward then build up like these amazing tall skinny house designs. These narrow facade house ideas use vertical planting, beautiful home screening, window shutters and exterior cladding that are sure to inspire.

Image 1 of 27 from gallery of R07 House / 23o5Studio. Photograph by Hiroyuki Oki

Image 25 of 42 from gallery of NGỌC House / Story Architecture. Photograph by Minq Bui

With space at a premium in cities around the world, architects are designing skinny houses that can squeeze into the narrowest of gaps.

One of a row of four, Harry and Viv’s House by Ha Architecture is a small Victorian terrace – or so it would seem. The home of Ha Architecture principal Nick Harding, the project questions expected relationships while maintaining the integrity of the detailed heritage façade. #fisherpaykel #kitchen #interiordesign #electriconlykitchens #homeappliances #kitchenappliances #architecture #dreamkitchen #smartappliances #smartkitchen

Dzmoon is a housing project designed on a common land plot in Vietnam. The house is designed for a young couple and three babies. In a developing region, green spaces gradually disappear due to urbanization. After a long time outside, they requested a sunny, windy and peaceful living space to enjoy their time at home. […]

Image 9 of 23 from gallery of Minaka House / Hinzstudio. Photograph by Đức Ngô

Completed in 2019 in Surabaya, Indonesia. Images by Mansyur Hasan, Pieter Kurniawan Photography & Infigura. Project Background Most of the people in the metropolitan cities, especially in Surabaya, dream of an urban living, where they can own a decent...

Completed in 2017 in Bangkok, Thailand. Images by Baanlaesuan Magazine , Sitthisak Namkham. This house is in a quiet neighborhood in a residential zone in Bangkok. It was renovated from the 27-year-old house by the architects; Sarunyu...