While bungalows are generally considered to be a final home for many, the architects of these seven projects made them worth moving into before reaching retirement age.

The Quest, UK, by Ström Architects
Ström Architects went against the grain of the usual retirement bungalow model with this larch-clad home near Dorset,  by cantilevering one end of the property over a wall to create a protected parking spot for a vintage Aston Martin.
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The Tepoztlán Bungalow, Mexico, by Cadaval & Solà-Morales
This single storey black concrete holiday home, built as part of a wider transformation project for a growing tourist spot outside Mexico City, is perched on top of a slope to allow visitors take in the views over a nearby valley through its glazed front. Find out more about The Tepoztlán Bungalow ?

Escu, Australia, by Bijl Architecture
Local firm Bijl Architecture refurbished this 1960s bungalow in Sydney, overhauling the cramped interiors to allow in natural light while wrapping the exterior with a slatted wooden screen to protect residents from the heat of direct sunlight.
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Courtyard Housing, UK, by Patel Taylor
Patel Taylor's concept for this set of bungalows was based on on the traditional English almshouse. Featuring tall brick chimney stacks and half gable profiles, the council-commissioned properties were designed to house the area's retired residents in Barking, east London.
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