A global architecture and design book showcasing the most innovative contemporary homes shaping the future of residential living.
Homes for Our Time — Vol. 3 explores a new generation of modern houses where architecture, sustainability, technology, and creativity intersect. Featuring 59 cutting-edge residential projects from 25 countries, this edition highlights how architects across the world are redefining contemporary living through site-specific design, advanced construction technologies, and environmentally conscious solutions.
Written by internationally acclaimed architecture author Philip Jodidio, the book includes visionary projects by architects and designers such as Gurjit Matharoo, Mohamed Amine Siana, Mariko Mori, Mario Cucinella, Samira Rathod, Anne Fougeron, Atelier Bow-Wow, Kanan Modi, and many others driving the future of global architecture.
Through high-quality photography, architectural drawings, floor plans, and detailed project insights, the book offers an inspiring overview of modern residential architecture across Europe, Asia, South America, and beyond.
Inside the book:
– Contemporary houses from around the world
– Sustainable and site-specific residential architecture
– Innovative home design and future living concepts
– 3D-printed architecture and modern building technologies
– Minimalist villas, experimental homes, and modern retreats
– Architecture photography, plans, and design inspiration
– Smart approaches to climate-responsive living and urbanization
Featured architectural projects include:
– TECLA – Technology and Clay by Mario Cucinella in Italy, a fully 3D-printed house built from raw earth using natural materials
– House of Gardens by Kanan Modi in Hyderabad, designed to reduce heat while integrating greenery into everyday living
– Açucena House in Brazil by Tetro Arquitetura, carefully adapted to its natural terrain
– Peninsula House by Atelier Bow-Wow in Greece, remotely directed during the COVID-19 pandemic through digital collaboration technologies
– Yuputira by Mariko Mori, blending architecture with artistic expression
The homes featured in this volume demonstrate how modern architecture is evolving through digital fabrication, environmental awareness, and flexible approaches to contemporary life. Despite advanced technologies like 3D printing and virtual collaboration, each project remains deeply personal, expressive, and connected to its surroundings.
From compact urban residences to sculptural villas immersed in nature, these homes reveal the future direction of residential architecture — intelligent, adaptable, and emotionally engaging.
Perfect for:
– Architects and interior designers
– Contemporary architecture collectors
– Design professionals and creative studios
– Luxury homeowners seeking inspiration
– Readers interested in sustainable living and innovative architecture
– Coffee table book collections focused on modern design
Author: Philip Jodidio
Philip Jodidio studied art history and economics at Harvard and is internationally recognized for his publications on leading architects including Tadao Ando, Zaha Hadid, Jean Nouvel, Renzo Piano, and Norman Foster.
