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Kast Concrete Basins offers their whimsical designs in 28 colors. The Aura basin is seen here.

This circa-1958 Eichler in Silicon Valley makes a mesmerizing first impression with its combination of ipe wood and neon-yellow resin. A garden, courtesy of landscape designer Bernard Trainor, fosters the illusion of more space.

The Fish Camp acts as the couple’s forest getaway, just a quarter mile from their main house.

Completed in 2008, the rectilinear home features a roofline with a dramatic parabolic curve that creates two bulbous volumes inside the home, one of which houses a curved skylit shower.

The pantry features black-stained timber doors that conceal appliances, keeping the kitchen surfaces clear.

The bold yet minimalist residence sits lightly on the land and engages with the surrounding scenery.

Studio Puisto Architects craft a calming retreat for nature lovers in a secluded Finnish forest.

Architect Janna Levitt devised a creative emellishment for a residence in Canada. Photo by: Philip Cheung

Surrounded on all sides by a sweeping Canadian hayfield, the 23.2 House is an angular ode to rural life. Photo by Jason Schmidt.