Collection by Zach Edelson
Surrounded on Nearly All Sides? These Homes Tackled Tough Sites and Won
From London to Tokyo, cities are getting denser and denser—but these architects and clients found clever ways to carve out their dwellings.
“We have described the house as an urban cabin and this captures the essential character we were seeking to achieve,” says architect Charles Thomson. “Because the plan is so tight, it was critical that every part was considered carefully. But we also wanted spaces that were simple and flexible to accommodate the typical range of family activities.”