A cluster of pavilions by Joeb Moore & Partners fits unobtrusively into the idyllic scenery of Connecticut.

A surprising courtyard house stands out among its suburban-like neighbors.

A western Massachusetts house is designed around daylight, views, and the topography.

The young New York practice designs a nature-enmeshed dwelling with Appalachian views for one of the founder's parents.

The Thousand Plateaus tower, designed by architect Janghwan Cheon with the firm Emer-sys, offers panoramic views of the lakeside city of Chuncheon.

The House in Red steps down a wooded lakeside slope, providing views and fluid indoor/outdoor settings.

The Shrine Amulet Place of Conferment and a Meditation Pavilion create a spiritual inner approach to the Ueno Toshogu Shrine.

Serving as a new park gateway, the Boston-based firm’s inviting overwater plaza is rooted in traditional Chinese garden design.