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Floor plan of Casa Rupanco by Mas Fernández Arquitectura

Dellekamp + Schleich built this C-shaped weekend getaway in Valle de Bravo with a central courtyard that prioritizes play.

Designed by Linda Taalman, the hilltop home has walls of glass, rooftop solar panels, and a detached guesthouse.

Designed by architect Ron Thom, the 1956 home has vaulted ceilings, custom millwork, and a dramatic concrete fireplace.

The covered porch is another place that people can work, brainstorm, or have break-out sessions. The company’s motto is affixed to the boundary wall, reading: “If it tells a story, it’s art.” Stories are about connecting, says Jhanvi, as is architecture.

As Nicolás Tovo and Teresa Sarmiento of La Base embraced modular design as part of their architectural practice, they noticed that prospective clients were wary of prefabricated construction. So the duo teamed up with Place, an Argentine prefab builder, to make a proof of concept just outside the Patagonian resort town of Bariloche.

The studio is wrapped in corrugated Cor-Ten steel, while the ends are composed of charred reclaimed cedar.

Upon his first visit to Tasmania, an island south of the Australian mainland, resident David Burns was immediately smitten with its varied, pristine landscape. Working with architecture firm Misho+Associates, he built a self-sustaining, 818-square-foot retreat that would allow him to completely unplug from urban life.

A cozy corner nook offers a quiet place to read or work.

A trove of original detail can be found throughout the home, including the plaster moldings and wooden shutters in the main living room, which sits directly across from the kitchen.

Designed by John Howe, the 7,000-square-foot New Canaan residence comes with custom built-ins and stained glass skylights.

"Our many ideas were floating around the mountain, and we needed someone to bring them down and turn them into reality,