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The dining table, set against the reeded glass panels of the front entrance, sits right outside the colorful kitchen.

Live like it’s 1955 in this immaculately preserved home by the Bauhaus-trained architect.

A striking compound in the 9,500-acre Galisteo Basin Preserve acts as a refuge for a retiree with her family and friends. It even has a stable for her treasured horses, too.

The position of the garage creates a clear axis that marks the main entrance to the residence. It follows the same axis as the preexisting access road, which allowed for the architects to mitigate impact on the site and surrounding landscape.

Bollbacken, as the retreat is named, features an asymmetrical, peaked roof.

In the cobblestoned center of Andermatt, Switzerland, renowned for its skiing, locals Al and Francesca Breach scooped up a cottage dating from 1620 that they hoped to transform into an office with a ground-floor wine bar and guest accommodations. Although it was reimagined for contemporary living, it is graced with inviting old touches, like an original stone oven that still provides heat.

A front view of the home shows the long, horizontal orientation. The home was designed

The entry of the Richard Neutra’s Wilkins House connects to the verdant landscaping.

A view of the exterior highlights the expanded master bedroom, as well as the home’s masterful siting.

8180 Phaeton Drive is a 2,000-square-foot Claude Oakland–designed Eichler in Sequoyah Hills with a low-profile facade and a two-door garage.

A sunken seating area in one corner of the living room features a built-in bench and shelving.

The living room flows directly into the dining area and kitchen. Exposed rafters subtly reinforce the slated roofline and draw the eye toward the wall-to-wall windows.

The entire home was renovated by its current homeowners in 2008. Although now painted, many original features remain, such as the brick fireplace, built-ins, and custom woodwork.

Large panes of glass visually connect the indoor dining room to the covered eating area.

Taking up four lots, this secluded property also includes a detached studio and verdant green spaces.

A mix of redwood, concrete, and glass, the home has a low-profile facade and a classic midcentury California look.

A closer look at the living area and original brick fireplace. Floor-to-ceiling windows enclose the room on two sides, with French doors opening to the patio.