Srishti Mitra

This year, we witnessed an impressive influx of innovative and creative designs in the architectural world. They pushed the boundaries of design and engineering to impressive heights. Ranging from groundbreaking infrastructure projects to eco-friendly marvels, this year displayed a remarkable array of architectural achievements.

Named the Hee House, this little holiday cabin features a hat-shaped aluminum roof to”trigger curiosity”, and provide protection from the wild surroundings. The cabin is designed by Studio Ellsinger and is located on Sweden's west coast. Since it is situated near the beach at Heestrand, it has been named Hee House. It is designed to be a second home for a young family who were happy to experiment with a home that maximizes the small property it has been placed on.

LEGO is universally loved by people of all ages and stages of life. It has become a tool for artistic creativity and expression, rather than a simple building toy. LEGO bricks are being used by LEGO builders all over the world to form lovely figures and intricate structures. In 2024, we saw a diverse range of exciting LEGO builds – ranging from pop-culture inspired structures to fancy little houses. LEGO blocks truly serve as a platform for creativity and imaginative play.

Called the Olivia Summit, this tiny house is designed by Tiny Mountain Houses and it features a length of 42 feet. It is on the larger side for a North American tiny home and is based on a triple-axle trailer. It is finished in concrete fiber lap siding and topped off with a standing seam metal roof. It has a spacious layout arranged on one floor, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so there is no dearth of bathrooms.

Called the Olivia Summit, this tiny house is designed by Tiny Mountain Houses and it features a length of 42 feet. It is on the larger side for a North American tiny home and is based on a triple-axle trailer. It is finished in concrete fiber lap siding and topped off with a standing seam metal roof. It has a spacious layout arranged on one floor, featuring two bedrooms and two bathrooms, so there is no dearth of bathrooms.

Called the Mareterra Project, this new urban development on Monaco's coastline is a sight to see. It is a floating eco-district that was completed this month, establishing an unprecedented global benchmark. It has been constructed entirely on “land” that has been reclaimed from the sea to build a new territory for development. This urban development will add six hectares, allowing environmental stewardship and architectural class to merge perfectly and harmoniously.

The architectural designer Antony Gibbon recently designed the Burl Treehouse. It is a series of rounded treehouse pods, that allow guests to experience nature in a unique and surreal manner while focusing on sustainability. The treehouses are currently concepts, and they merge organic aesthetics with a minimal and subtle design. They are inspired by the natural shape of tree burls – the rounded and textured growths on tree trunks. The treehouse is floating in the air, seamlessly merging with the lovely forest setting.

The architectural designer Antony Gibbon recently designed the Burl Treehouse. It is a series of rounded treehouse pods, that allow guests to experience nature in a unique and surreal manner while focusing on sustainability. The treehouses are currently concepts, and they merge organic aesthetics with a minimal and subtle design. They are inspired by the natural shape of tree burls – the rounded and textured growths on tree trunks. The treehouse is floating in the air, seamlessly merging with the lovely forest setting.

Modern Tiny Living designed a custom tiny home called Serenity. The tiny house features an extremely clever layout that deserves to be appreciated. The tiny home maker essentially created a mansion on wheels, taking micro-home living to a whole new level. It serves as a comfortable dwelling, and a dream home for the owner, who wanted to have outdoor adventures and a home office. Serenity merges a cozy accommodation with a private home office and an outdoor shower – so it is a unique and well-equipped home. It offers the perks of tiny homes on wheels, as well as the comfort of a full-time premium residence.

France-based Lou Tiny House recently designed a house of wheels for a client, Stephanie. The client wanted a home on wheels, tucked away in an idyllic location with views of the Pyrenees mountains and green pastures. She wanted a simple and cozy dwelling that would allow her to sustain a closer connection to the outdoors and nature. They created a tiny home for her that would help her lead a minimal and sustainable lifestyle. The home is a true tiny home in every essence, with simple luxuries, and an exterior that seamlessly merges with its natural surroundings.