Simple forms and local materials are all architect Alfonso Quiñones of BAAQ’ needs for a beach house on Mexico's Pacific coast.

A palatial residence in Madrid for a family of six blurs the lines between indoor and outdoor living.

On a tight site in Amsterdam, architects create a slim, five-story residence.

A secluded home and guest house, set on a bluff in Washington State, serve as a live/work retreat for a wildlife photographer and a blacksmith.

An architect’s home cum personal studio allows clients to experience his design ethos.

This year’s winning residences, located across the Americas, honor the spirit of their diverse settings while reflecting the sensibilities of their designers and values of their owners.

An intimate dwelling offers views of the Brazilian jungle.

A getaway high above the Coachella Valley in California takes advantage of its site’s unusual topography.

In Mexico City, a family of four enjoys a seamless connection with the outdoors.

A minimalist house in Dallas balances restrained materiality with a composed natural setting.