In New York, a renovation of a 1920s cottage in a historic district of a coastal town holds surprises within.

A New York firm transforms an unappealing building at Binghamton University by adding spray-foam insulation, new windows, and a metal rainscreen.

A strong craft tradition defines a forested weekend getaway in New York.

Simple volumes combine to create a dramatic waterfront compound on Long Island, N.Y.

A makeover and a striking new addition transform a modest warehouse into the Hudson Valley's latest art destination.

A cedar shingle–clad vacation home offers expansive ocean views to a couple from the West Coast.

A progressive 19th-century psychiatric hospital is reimagined as an elegant urban resort in Buffalo, New York.

A four-volume family home on Long Island reflects the quiet history of its surroundings.

An architect shapes both structure and landscape to create a meticulously detailed but informal weekend house in East Hampton, New York.