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.

Well-proportioned forms give a structure in California a strong architectonic quality.

A house strikes a dramatic pose atop its untamed site on the coast of Chile.