2025 TIDA International Home of the Year
Check out the Winners, Runners-up and Finalists 2025 TIDA International Home of the Year awards – New Homes and Renovations from around the globe
Winner
TIDA International New Home of the Year
Chris Tate Architecture – Piha, New Zealand
Overlooking Piha’s iconic black sand beach, this striking new home has been aptly named The Bunker House – inspired by the fierce natural landscape and the coastal fortifications that once dotted Auckland's coastline during World War II.
The brief called for a home where physics and sculpture could merge in unexpected ways.
This vision is brought to life in the daring design – a narrow 300-millimeter pivot point becomes the central axis for a structure that seems to defy gravity.
The materials are deliberately dark and tactile, evoking Piha’s history and mystique, and grounding the home within its dramatic setting.
Judges' comments
The Piha House stands out for its imagination and boldness.
Its ingenious structural design appears to defy conventional physics and structural logic, yet is resolved with complete conviction.
The architect achieves a refined balance between functional requirements and aesthetic ambition, resulting in an iconic work of architecture with the potential to become a lasting landmark.
Runner-up
TIDA International New Home of the Year
SPF:a – Los Angeles
Bronze and Black House is organised around a north-running linear spine that connects the ends of two hillside cul-de-sac streets, establishing the governing framework for both the site and architectural plan.
Anchored along this axis, the two-story main residence and the single-level studio/guest house are deliberately offset to provide intuitive access from either end of the property while enhancing life-safety circulation throughout the steep terrain.
Materiality reinforces the project’s cohesive identity: both structures are wrapped in anodized bronze aluminum slats, with smooth black aluminum panels framing and articulating key apertures.
Generous exterior terraces wrap each programmatic element, capitalising on 360- degree vistas and promoting seamless indoor-outdoor living.
Judges' comments
The project demonstrates a deep sensitivity to context, site conditions, and climate, complemented by thoughtful material selection.
Its execution is a testament to the team’s technical expertise and craftsmanship.
Winner
TIDA International Renovation of the Year
Forward Design | Architecture – Kansas City
This project is a historic renovation and addition to a mid century modern home, originally designed by the Kansas City firm of Kivett and Meyers in 1957.
Multiple additions over the years had modified the original structure in unfortunate ways, and it was the priority of the project to bring back the clarity of the original design, while updating it to meet twenty first century needs.
The main living space was reconfigured, the new kitchen was treated like Mid-century furniture, and the original fireplace and stair were restored.
On the rear of the house a 0.9m x 8.5m addition was added to unify the rear elevation of the house and provide a contemporary wall of glass to the wooded rear yard.
On the kitchen side of this addition is access to a small service patio with an outdoor kitchen, while the east side of the addition provides access to a raised deck and trellis pavilion with outdoor entertaining space.
Judges' comments
This project is an exceptional renewal and reimagining of a mid-century home – the material selections and attention to detail is compelling - it avoids being overwrought or mannerist in its celebration of modernist design.
The thoughtful rear addition realises the client’s brief fully by bringing light, clarity and additional floor area to the home, providing contemporary spaces that are proportionate and sensitive to the form and flow of the original dwelling.
This has ultimately resulted in a ‘standard-setting’ outcome that cannot be faulted.
Runner-up
TIDA International Renovation of the Year
escapefromsofa – Anadolu Hisari, Turkey
This historical gem n the picturesque Bosphorus Coast in Turkey has been transformed into a luxurious contemporary home.
Situated on a plot of around 4000m2 along the shores of Anadolu Hisari, this home now blends the rich cultural heritage of the site with a modern approach.
The design ethos fuses the historical essence of the location by integrating ceiling mouldings and employing an earthy palette throughout to reflect the natural surroundings.
The classic waterfront mansion was originally used as a winter lodge, and showcases the architectural and cultural richness characteristic of its time.
Sustainability and the clients’ personal tastes played a crucial role, along with the geographic and climatic features of the region, shaping the design’s functional and aesthetic aspects.
The home is adorned with natural materials and textures such as travertine, marble, oak wood paneling, coupled with luxurious soft furnishings, creating a warm inviting atmosphere.
Judges' comments
An elegant design that treats the existing architecture with great respect, transforming it into a luxurious contemporary home.
The sensitive interior interventions, together with light touches to the terrace and roofscape, integrate seamlessly with the breathtaking views of the Bosphorus.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Alex Urena Design Studio – Wollongong, NSW, Australia
Concrete is part of the extended family business of the owners of this property – so it’s no surprise that it features strongly in the design of their sleek, contemporary new home.
The C-shaped structure sits at the rear of the site, allowing every living area and room to face the front garden and enjoy an abundance of natural light.
At the street frontage, a garage clad in natural stone and black charred timber sets the tone.
The stone continues along the lower level, while above, an exposed perforated concrete eave leads the way to the living spaces at the back.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Chan Architecture – Melbourne
A thoughtful renovation and extension of a 1920s Art Deco residence has created this sophisticated family home, which is both timeless and distinctly modern.
The original front of the house has been meticulously preserved, with its Art Deco character enhanced, while a new staircase has been seamlessly integrated into the existing footprint.
At the rear, a dramatic new volume houses the kitchen, dining and living areas.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Chilton + Mayne – Christchurch
In this renovation, a tired mid-1990s home has been transformed into a refined modern country residence, set in park-like surroundings.
While the original home had good bones, it lacked natural light, spatial flow, and contemporary presence.
The goal was to modernise the form, while respecting its architectural origins.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
CplusC Architects + Builders – Sydney
Commissioned by a dynamic family of four who regularly welcome guests, this project replaces a modest, weathered fisherman’s cottage with a striking contemporary, multi-level home, designed to celebrate its spectacular coastal views.
he social spaces sit on the top floor, capturing both north and south coastal views.
An elevated concrete pool offers the perfect place to cool off, while the surrounding living areas enjoy sunlight all day.
On the ground floor, the more private zones – including bedrooms, a gym, and a wine cellar – are open to a sunken central courtyard, while a dramatic triple-height spiral stair becomes the sculptural heart of the home.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
&Dalecki – Perth
This thoughtfully reworked Federation home was designed for a family of five seeking comfort, flexibility, and a relaxed, lived-in feel.
The house is arranged around three distinct zones, responding to the owners’ desire for spaces with different degrees of retreat.
The historic front section is dedicated to the children, with three bedrooms and a shared lounge for gathering and recreation.
Natural stone flooring leads into the new addition, where a timber-lined ceiling guides you through to an open kitchen and dining area, paired with an intimate sunken lounge.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
FGMF Arquitetos – São Paulo
Located in a green neighbourhoodin São Paulo, this three-storey new build makes full use of the narrow rectangular lot was used to its full extent.
Positioned on the left side of the plot and attached to the neighbouring building, the right portion as freed up to create a linear garden that guides visitors directly to the back of the house, where the social areas and a wider garden are concentrated.
The top level houses a leisure area with a spa at treetop height. Protected from direct sunlight by a metal screen, this floor rests on the wooden portico and stands apart from the two floors below.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Landmark Homes North Shore Rodney – Matakana, New Zealand
Set on a sprawling rural site, this four-bedroom, four-bathroom family home brings a fresh, modern take to the classic country farmhouse.
Strong gable forms, expansive glazing, and thoughtful detailing come together to create a home that feels both timeless and distinctive.
Outside, white brick cladding contrasts beautifully with dark-shingled roofing, while timber-panelled garage doors and lattice-style joinery add a sense of craftsmanship and depth.
Inside, the kitchen is full of character – with a freestanding range, pot filler, brass finishes, Calacatta stone benchtops, and a butler’s sink.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
SAOTA – Nassau, The Bahamas
Situated on the island of Nassau, the home presents a peaceful retreat on the canal water’s edge – a contemplative environment that balances formal rigour with a relaxed, climate-conscious approach to living.
Set among lush gardens and offering direct access to private docks, the residence is closely attuned to both its natural and nautical surroundings.
The structure is embedded in its site, with courtyards, terraces, and planted edges blurring the boundaries between built form and garden.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Shihe Design – Hangzhou, China
This home was not designed to draw attention with ostentatious forms nor stand out through luxury – instead, its restrained presence sits quietly within the embrace of nature with.
There are no grand architectural statements.
Rather, it returns to the essence of living – allowing space to be an extension of life, and making home a haven for the soul.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Spaces Architects – New Delhi
The distinctive shape of the trapezium-shaped corner site significantly influenced this home's overall massing and spatial planning, resulting in a design that embraces the surrounding environment while ensuring privacy and comfort.
Its architectural concept is rooted in the desire to maximize light and breeze from the two street-facing sides of the plot.
Louvres and jaalis (screens), provide both shading and privacy amidst the dense neighbourhood.
The house is envisioned to be open and connected to the outdoors, allowing an abundance of natural light, and fostering visual connectivity throughout.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Walker Architecture – Christchurch
Strict planning guidelines for this site could have led to a home with unusable landscaping strips and a narrow street frontage barely wide enough for a double garage door.
Instead, the design turns those constraints into opportunity – achieving the best possible outcome for both the site and its surroundings.
A striking feature wall, set two metres back from the boundary, helps define the building edge.
Its bold precast panels create a dynamic 3D effect that brings movement and texture to the lower level.
Contrasting with the linear wall, the upper level is a refined metal box, with louvre screens added for privacy.
Finalist
TIDA International Home of the Year
Whipple Russell – Beverly Hills
Cutting into the rear hillside maximised this home's backyard living space and allowed it to be sited further from the street in the front.
At the back of the property two porcelain stone retaining walls create a balcony lounge area with a fire pit and greenery overlooking the saltwater pool, spa, and the entire property including multiple fire pits, and an outdoor kitchen/bar.
This is resort style comfort living, modern, but not cold.
Strong lines hold soft textures, warm colours and comfortable places to be, with plenty of natural light.
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