Dezeen's Top Five Architectural Houses of December 2025
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Amy Peacock
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Summary
Dezeen's December 2025 top five houses feature diverse architectural designs including a multi-generational home in Vietnam, a minimalist house in Portugal with two recording studios, a courtyard house on a sloped site, a prefabricated home elevated above forest floor, and a metal-framed residence designed for easy reconfiguration. The article showcases innovative residential architecture from around the world.
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Also featured in our top houses of December are a courtyard house nestled into a sloped site, a prefabricated home raised above the forest floor, and a metal-framed residence designed to be easily reconfigured.
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