A small dwelling in France is expanded and reinvented in a masterful response to strict regulations on a prized site.

Classical Japanese architectural motifs enhance a surprising enclave in Tokyo.

A flat roof planted with grass defines a long house and its indoor-outdoor spaces in Brazil.

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

A refuge of clustered structures in Mexico merges with its untamed landscape.

A mountain retreat in California touches the ground lightly and offers breathtaking views.

A stringently rectilinear house on a narrow site offers a sweeping view of Seattle and the city's harbor.

A suburban house just west of Paris's Bois de Boulogne integrates industrial and organic themes.

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