The 15 projects shortlisted by our judging panel include homes from all over the world, from Mexico to France to Hong Kong
The private house occupies a unique position in both the history of architecture and human imagination. Beyond its core function of shelter, it is an object of fantasy, a source of delight, a talisman and a testing ground. Launched in 2010, AR House recognises innovation and excellence in the design of dwellings.
This year’s judging panel includes: Stephanie Davidson, co-founder of Davidson Rafailidis, who won AR House 2020 with Big Space, Little Space; Lina Ghotmeh, founder of Lina Ghotmeh – Architecture; and Daniel Tudor Munteanu, founder and editor of the research project OfHouses.
The judges were more interested in ‘social and political relevance’ than ‘the beauty of details and spaces’. They looked for projects that demonstrated ‘resourcefulness, imagination and optimism’, while providing ‘intimacy and a feeling of home’. They paid particular attention to architects ‘working with what’s at hand’ and ‘giving agency to existing buildings, without passing judgement’.
The winner and commended projects will be announced online later this month and published in the December 2023/January 2024 issue of The Architectural Review.
AR House 2023 shortlist
Low Energy House by Architecture for London in the UK
Credit: Christian Brailey
Haus Hoinka by Atelier Kaiser Shen in Germany
Credit: Brigida Gonzales
Terraced House by Atelier Luke in Japan
Credit: Yohei Sasakura
Back of the House by Bangkok Project Studio in Thailand
Credit: Spaceshift Studio
102LET by Barrault Pressacco in France
Credit: Severin Malaud
Mr Barrett’s House by Bureau in Switzerland
Credit: Dylan Perrenoud
Home modifications for low-income families by Domat in Hong Kong
Credit: Domat
Shinmika Villa Tamashiro by ISSHO Architects in Japan
Credit: Koichi Torimura
Housing for rubber workers by Manuel Cervantes Estudio in Mexico
Credit: César Béjar
Small House by MOCT Studio in the UK
Credit: Ioana Marinescu
Yang’s Residence in Guiliu Village by Mume Design in China
Credit: Mume Design
Fohlenweg by O’Sullivan Skoufoglou Architects in Germany
Credit: Ståle Eriksen
Copas by Pérez Palacios Arquitectos Asociados (PPAA) in Mexico
Credit: Rory Gardiner
House 14a by Pihlmann Architects in Denmark
Credit: Hampus Berndtson
Itu House by RADDAR in Brazil
Credit: Maira Acayaba
Visit the AR House website to find out more about the awards and register your interest for the 2024 edition
