We are launching a new edition of the whiteMAD poll for the most beautiful houses in Poland. As always, it is the readers who will choose the winner — below the list, you will find a poll where you can cast up to two votes. We present ten designs that attracted the most interest in 2025: from minimalist structures with flat roofs, through contemporary villas and semi-detached houses, to successful renovations of modest rural homes. Which one deserves the title of the most beautiful? Voting continues until the end of January. Let’s begin!
You can find the most beautiful houses from previous years in thefollowingpublications:
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1. RENOVATION OF A 1970S SEMI-DETACHED HOUSE IN WARSAW
Design: MFRMGR
Photos: Oni Studio
Location: Warsaw
The renovation, designed by architects from the MFRMGR Architekci studio, is an example of the potential inherent in old architecture. The simple structure allows for easy renovation and refurbishment.
The project involves the conversion of a 1970s semi-detached house located on a small plot in a quiet, green part of Warsaw. The investors needed a space tailored to contemporary needs, and the existing house proved to be too small and not very functional. Before work could begin, a number of administrative approvals had to be obtained — although the building itself is not subject to conservation protection, its surroundings are, which influenced some of the design decisions. The key assumption was to maintain visual restraint from the street side so that the house would blend in harmoniously with the neighbouring buildings.
More photos can be viewed HERE.
2. LIKE A MODERNIST PAVILION. A WHITE HOUSE NEAR POZNAN
Design: PL.architekci
Photos: Tom Kurek
Location: near Poznań
It was designed by architects from the PL.architekci studio. The white house was built near Poznań. It is a single-storey building with a usable area of 439 square metres. It is a large building that offers its residents comfort and space.
House S is a single-family, white house that seems to function in complete symbiosis with the surrounding nature. Its minimalist form, resembling the letter “S”, was created from a functional layout intricately inscribed in the landscape. The designers set themselves the goal of ensuring that no tree would have to make way for the building – thanks to this, the house, like a contemporary sculpture, blends in perfectly with its lush, forest surroundings. During the first visit to the plot, it was already clear that the house was to be a simple, glass-walled pavilion that opens onto a beautiful garden, creating a continuous dialogue between architecture and nature.
More photos can be seen HERE.
3. HOUSE ON THE VISTULA RIVER. BLENDED INTO THE SLOPE
Design: 77Studio architektury
Photos: Piotr Krajewski
Location: Central Poland
This modernist villa is the essence of contemporary architecture, combining functionality with respect for the surrounding nature. The design by 77Studio architektury, entitled “House in the Slope”, shows an extraordinary sensitivity to the character of the place – it creates a space where residents can enjoy intimacy, closeness to nature and uninterrupted contact with the picturesque landscape of Mazovia.
The history of this house is inextricably linked to the impressive escarpment rising above the Vistula River, which offers a unique location with sweeping views of the river, lush riverside vegetation and the city skyline in the distance. It was there that the future owner, a regular visitor to his favourite vantage point, dreamed of creating a home that would allow him to admire the phenomenal landscape every day.
More photos can be seen HERE.
4. ARCHITECTS LIVE HERE. A SIMPLE HOUSE IN PAWLIKOWICE
Design: Marek Szpinda (UCEES), Dorota Szpinda (be37)
Photos: Paweł Ulatowski
Location: Pawlikowice
This is an intimate, precisely thought-out project, where the designers themselves live. The building was constructed as a private project by architects Marek Szpinda from the UCEES studio and Dorota Szpinda from be37, who a few years ago exchanged their city flat in Krakow for a life closer to nature. The choice of a building by the road with good transport links and a panoramic view of the rolling hills proved to be both practical and inspiring — from here, in good weather, the view stretches all the way to Babia Góra and the Tatra Mountains.
The composition of the house refers to the traditional settlement: parallel structures, a clear division of functions and a simple, elongated layout refer to historical rural buildings. The design consciously references the features of local, mostly post-war architecture: gable roofs without eaves and brick walls are a nod to the old buildings. This paraphrase of the past did not stop at imitation — it was translated into the contemporary language of form and material, giving tradition a fresh, functional interpretation.
More photos can be seen HERE.
5. IN THE SPIRIT OF MODERNISM. HOUSE IN WARSAW
Design: Paweł Lis Architects
Photos: Oskar Tuszyński
Location: Warsaw
Is it possible to build a house on difficult, narrow plots that not only meets functional requirements but also becomes a distinctive element of the urban space? The answer is SKINNY HOUSE – a modernist single-family house in Warsaw, built according to a design by architect Paweł Lis.
The design was created out of the need to adapt to an unusual trapezoidal plot with a front width of only 12 metres, narrowing to 8 metres at the back. The architecture had to function like a well-tailored suit – flexible, fitted, and at the same time ensuring freedom of movement. The building was placed on the sharp edge of the plot, which allowed for the introduction of additional windows and proper lighting of the living space. The garage was omitted from the structure and replaced with a covered parking space for two cars, giving the interior a clearer functional layout.
More photos can be seen HERE.
6. SUMMER HOUSE NEAR POZNAŃ
Design: boaa: Michał Bekas, Eryk Szczepański
Photos: Moiz Studio
Location: near Poznań
The house was designed with the conscious use of the unique conditions of the plot in mind. The unusually proportioned plot opens up to a sweeping view of Lake Strzeszyńskie. In its central part, there is a stately pine tree, whose presence became one of the key design assumptions, influencing the layout and form of the building. The building was designed by architects from the boaa studio. Their concept won the Wielkopolska Province Architectural Award in the Single-Family House category.
The architects treated the trees as a natural point organising the space. The layout of two single-storey structures was shaped around it, shifted relative to each other in order to preserve the existing vegetation and at the same time fit in with the character of the neighbouring buildings. The house was designed for a family of four, with summer holidays in mind, but it can also be lived in during the winter. In order to maximise the potential of the narrow plot, the side walls were left without openings, which allowed the building to be moved closer to the boundaries of the plot and opened up towards the lake.
More photos can be seen HERE.
7. IS IN KRAKOW. THE WHITE HOUSE OF THE UCEES PROJECT
Project: UCEES
Photos: Paweł Ulatowski
Location: Krakow
It was built in Wola Justowska. The white house has an unusual façade, which loosely refers to modernist designs. The building combines a modern form with ecological solutions and attention to detail. No one will pass by such a building indifferently.
Wola Justowska, considered the Krakow equivalent of Beverly Hills, is an enclave of elegance and tranquillity. This former village near Krakow has gained renown thanks to its convenient location – it is relatively close to the city centre and surrounded by greenery. It is here, surrounded by nature, that the White House was built – a symbol of modern ideas, precision of workmanship and harmony with the environment. The team of architects from the UCEES studio set themselves the goal of creating a building with a distinctive form that would be able to coexist harmoniously with the surrounding architecture. They were inspired by the work of Leon Chwistek, especially the paintings “Miasto I” (City I) and “Miasto II” (City II).
More photos can be seen HERE.
8. THEY BUILT IT IN THE COUNTRYSIDE. A HOUSE IN NORTHERN POLAND
Design: IFAgroup
Photos: Kroniki.studio, Poland by Locals (Sebastian Małaszczyk)
Location: Kociewie
It has an area of 175 square metres and was built in Kociewie in northern Poland. The single-family house was designed by architects from the IFA Group studio. It is a modern building with a classic gable roof and wooden façade, which visually blends in with the trees growing nearby. The interior of the house is a tribute to minimalism. The architects skilfully combined raw concrete with wooden elements and modern design.
The house almost blends in with the surrounding nature. There are already other buildings with gable roofs in the neighbourhood, so when designing the building, the architects did not look for a form that would attract excessive attention, but used classic solutions. The house is located on an 8,000 sq m plot, and its owner could have built a much larger building, but decided to go for a more modest form.
More photos can be seen HERE.
9. CLOSE TO THE FOREST. A MODERN HOUSE IN POZNAŃ
Design: PL.architekci
Photos: Tom Kurek
Location: Poznań
This is a modern building whose shape resembles interconnected cubes. The architects from the PL.architekci studio won an award for the design of the building in the Jan Baptista Quadro Architectural Award competition organised by the Mayor of Poznań and in the NAWW Architectural Award competition organised by the Wielkopolska Province.
When designing a house, it is extremely important to respond to the needs of its future residents. That is why, during their initial meetings with clients, the PL.architekci team does not focus on the appearance of the building, but on getting to know their lifestyle. The investors came with a clear list of expectations: an opening onto the forest, a kitchen as the heart of the home, a covered terrace, a pond and a wooden façade. The proximity of the forest was both an advantage and a challenge – regulations required maintaining appropriate distances from the tree line, and the narrow plot made it difficult to illuminate the interior. The solution was an impressive skylight above the kitchen, which not only fills the space with light, but also connects the two floors, facilitating communication between the household members. This is an example of how architecture builds the interior, and the interior gives meaning to the architecture.
More photos can be seen HERE.
10. METAMORPHOSIS OF AN OLD BARN. THE PERFECT SUMMER HOUSE
Design: Studio Kuchejda
Photos: Katarzyna Osikowska – Tasz, Pietruszka Fotografia
An old barn on a 40-acre plot has been given a new lease of life. Instead of demolishing it, the architects opted for renovation – a simple yet revolutionary decision: to preserve, clean up and add a residential function. The result is Red Barn Projekt – a house that retains the austerity of old structures while offering the comfort and warmth necessary for relaxation. The building’s transformation was designed by architects from Studio Kuchejda.
They called the style of the building “Kuchejda” – an ironic and affectionate term for a barn rescued from oblivion. Inspiration came from the provinces of Canada, Massachusetts and Norway: simplicity, functionality and the characteristic red accent of the façade. The interior focuses on authenticity – natural materials, raw textures and a maximum of preserved construction details that tell the story of the place.
More photos can be seen HERE.
Which of the ten houses is the prettiest? You can cast two votes in the poll! Let’s choose the most beautiful houses in Poland together!
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