A cleverly designed structure in California edits out much of a surrounding hodgepodge, welcoming in sun and sky.

In Uruguay, an articulated but simple structure by Mathias Klotz and Carolina Pedroni revitalizes a modernist legacy.

A stringently pure scheme for a cottage in Miami by K/R contrasts vividly with its lush surroundings.

In California, a vacation house's odd geometry creates an intriguing relationship between inside and out.

A striking house in the Arizona desert offers an array of indoor and outdoor spaces in harmony with its setting.

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

Architect Joel Sanders emphasizes Midcentury Modern's linearity in Connecticut.

A house for an artist in Italy takes shape from traditional materials and landforms.

A former Design Vanguard firm puts a modern spin on a traditional Norwegian cabin, creating the Mylla House for an American family living in Oslo.

Inspired by its site, a surprising house in Los Angeles is designed to be experienced from the top down.