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Other stories by Bruce D. Snider

• Far and Away

  Polhemus Savery DaSilva specializes in building second homes in the traditional Cape Cod vernacular and is especially adept at working with clients who come to the Cape from afar.

• Wyoming Vacation Home Mirrors Its Rocky Mountain Site

  With the Rocky Mountains as a staggering backdrop, a contemporary Wyoming vacation home manages to mirror the beauty of its vast and gorgeous surroundings.

• The Shed, Springfield, Mo.

  “Simple.” “Direct.” “Minimal.” “Beautifully proportioned.” The jury’s enthusiasm for The Shed was as clear and straightforward as the building itself.

• Curved House, Springfield, Mo.

  Curved House isn’t curved, per se, explains architect Matthew Hufft, AIA, LEED AP. “It’s really this modern box.”

• Four Eyes House, Coachella Valley, Calif.

  A weekend home by Edward Ogosta creatively frames views.

• Manhattan Micro Loft, New York

  Specht Harpman's thoughtful design lets a 320-square-foot loft live large.

• Studio Sitges, Sitges, Spain

  The RADA judges were unanimous in their regard for this live/work residence on Spain’s Mediterranean coast, which they called both “muscular” and “poetic.”

• FP3, Boston

  With this 99-unit adaptive reuse project, David Hacin, FAIA, set out to announce the rebirth of an entire neighborhood.

• Kicking Horse Residence, Golden, B.C.

  Kicking Horse Residence is a purpose-built base for alpine adventures that balances rugged practicality with casual elegance.

• Skyline Residence, Bend, Ore.

  Skyline Residence was designed as a guest house, but its first job was to provide a temporary living space on the owners’ remote property while their main house was under construction. The arrangement has had multiple benefits, says architect Robert Miller, FAIA, “because the owners are learning...