Modern thatched house

A timber-framed home in Japan and a refurbished thatched-roof cottage in Germany feature in this roundup, which spotlights Dezeen's top houses from October.

Image 16 of 39 from gallery of River House F / Bert Pepler Architects. Photograph by Greg Cox/ Bureaux, Bert Pepler

Image 9 of 39 from gallery of River House F / Bert Pepler Architects. Photograph by Greg Cox/ Bureaux, Bert Pepler

Architect Mathias Brockdorff created an ideal home for himself and his family

INTERIORGLOBE | Project Gaston designed by @emiel.vercruysse @decancqvercruysse with a concrete plinth and thatched roof #interiordesign... | Instagram

Imagine yourself in an old-style thatched house, where timeless simplicity meets rustic elegance. A thatched roof gives a sense of nostalgia and originality to the house and inspires a sense of tradition and craftsmanship. Its natural texture and warm colors create captivating visual appeal, while also offering excellent insulation and durability.