On a blustery Oregon beachfront, architect James Cutler creates a dwelling that offers both a sheltered courtyard and dramatic views.

Partners in design and life, Takaaki and Yuko Fuji tailor their own home for living on a tight Tokyo site. Read the article and watch a video tour.

Barclay & Crousse juxtaposes plein air living spaces with cell-like sleeping quarters in Peru.

Bates Masi + Architects’ Long Island house astutely combines the modern and the traditional, incorporating unexpected materials, from weathering steel to terra-cotta to thatch.

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.

Regional landmarks inform a contemporary residence set amid the hills of Virginia horse country.