Inspiration: Collections

By building artful dialogues between manmade objects and the natural world, architects can provide n ew perspectives of existing landscapes.

These architects harness brick in unusual ways to bring light and air into their projects.

From Arizona to the Arabian Peninsula, these six desert escapes embrace their sublime desert setting s.

The unique geometry and geothermal properties of caves have sparked the imagination of many modern a rchitects.

These seven Mediterranean homes feature extraordinary sea views and highlight unique approaches to r egional architecture.

From Oakland to Osaka, this collection features cafés that offer peaceful spaces to down a macchiato .

Tradition, aesthetics and sustainability meet in these renovations, drawing from diverse regional tr aditions to reinterpret historic residences.

Delicate but strong, these beautiful treehouses are entwined with nature, sitting high amongst the t ree tops.

Last year’s North American A+Award winners form a comprehensive picture of contemporary design ideas from the Pacific to the Atlantic coast.