Dezeen's Top Five Houses of July 2026: From Scottish Highlands to Indian Split-Levels
Dezeen has highlighted its five standout houses from July 2026, showcasing a variety of architectural styles from around the globe. Topping the list is Dulnain, a three-bedroom residence in the Scottish Highlands created by Loader Monteith, which reused 90% of its original granite blocks. Following closely is Forest Villa MB in the Netherlands, designed by Tom Kneepkens, featuring a timber roof that harmonizes with the surrounding nature. The Double Courtyard House in New Zealand, crafted by Roberts Gray Architects, boasts two distinct courtyards. In Mazunte, Mexico, Casa Diez Pies by Studio Font showcases stepped terraces held up by 10 concrete columns. Finally, the Splitscape Residence in India, designed by SpaceDNA, serves as a multi-generational home with split-level floors and perforated steel screens for natural light and airflow.
Key facts
- Dezeen's top five houses of July 2026 include Dulnain, Forest Villa MB, Double Courtyard House, Casa Diez Pies, and Splitscape Residence.
- Dulnain is a three-bedroom family home in the Scottish Highlands by Loader Monteith, with 90% of original granite repurposed.
- Forest Villa MB in the Netherlands by Tom Kneepkens features a gridded timber roof with openings for trees.
- Double Courtyard House in New Zealand by Roberts Gray Architects is made of rammed earth and has two contrasting courtyards.
- Casa Diez Pies in Mazunte, Mexico, by Studio Font, is a stepped terrace house supported by 10 concrete columns.
- Splitscape Residence in India by SpaceDNA is a multi-generational home with split-level floors and perforated steel screens.
- The houses were featured on Dezeen in July 2026.
- Dulnain was the most popular house on Dezeen this month.
Entities
Artists
- Loader Monteith
- Tom Kneepkens
- Roberts Gray Architects
- Studio Font
- SpaceDNA
Institutions
- Dezeen
Locations
- Scottish Highlands
- Scotland
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Auckland
- Mazunte
- Mexico
- India
Sources
- Dezeen —