Our second roundup of houses from different US states focuses on Massachusetts, where some of the best homes we've featured include a sculptural weekend retreat (pictured) and a translucent plastic building with giant shutters on wheels (+ slideshow).
Lake House by Taylor and Miller
This lakefront weekend home by Taylor and Miller Architecture and Design features protrusions that gesture toward the sky and water. Find out more about Lake House »
Cambridge House by Anmahian Winton Architects
American studio Anmahian Winton Architects chose pale wood and dark zinc for the facade of this house in Cambridge to contrast with its more traditional neighbours. Find out more about Cambridge House »
North Pamet Ridge House by Hammer Architects
This holiday home near the northern tip of Cape Cod features a balcony-like room that allows residents to enjoy the scenic surroundings all year round. Find out more about North Pamet Ridge House »
Polycarbonate House by Alessandro Armando and Manfredo di Robilant
Translucent polycarbonate panels reveal the frame of this renovated house in Cambridge by Italian architects Alessandro Armando and Manfredo di Robilant, which also features giant shutters on wheels. Find out more about Polycarbonate House »
Taylor Street House by SAS Designbuild
American studio SAS Designbuild completed this family dwelling in a historic Boston neighbourhood that reads as two separate homes due to its unusual facade treatment. Find out more about Taylor Street House »