AR House Awards shortlist showcases 15 homes that stand out by breaking the mold

The Architectural Review has unveiled its shortlist of 15 residential projects from around the world for the 2024 AR House Awards. Launched in 2010, the competition recognizes originality and excellence in the design of homes.

This year’s judging panel includes Stella Daoutim, co-founder of Architecture Research Athens, who was commended in the 2021 AR House Awards for Weekend House on Salamis Island; Bangkok Project Studio founder Boonserm Premthada, whose home and office was shortlisted in the 2023 AR House Awards; and Mike Tonkin, co-founder of Tonkin Liu.

“The judges were interested in houses that broke the mold, with emphasis placed on rigorous plans that could offer surprise. Architectural quality was appreciated for distinguishing itself from ‘ordinary surroundings’, with extensions and renovations rewarded for retaining the legibility of existing structures. Most importantly, the judges asked ‘Would I like to wake up in this house?’”

The winner and commended projects will be announced next month. Explore this year’s shortlisted projects below.

RF Residence in Brazil by Andrade Morettin Arquitetos Associados (cover pic)

Mapleton House in Australia by Atelier Chen Hung