There is something profoundly rewarding about watching the people whose work you believe in receive the recognition they so richly deserve. At benton buckley books, we have always considered it a privilege to celebrate extraordinary creative minds — individuals whose imagination, artistry, and uncompromising devotion to their craft continually remind us why beauty matters.
This year, we have another wonderful reason to celebrate.
Architecture Joyce Owens | Studio AJO
Photo by Dan Cutrona Photography
Forbes has unveiled its 2026 list of America's Top 200 Residential Architects, recognizing exceptional architectural practices whose work is shaping the American residential landscape. Among these distinguished firms are twenty-six members of the benton buckley books creative community — architects whose remarkable visions have graced the pages of our publications, or whose work will be celebrated in forthcoming editions.
For Beth Buckley, this recognition carries a particularly personal significance. It speaks to the very philosophy on which benton buckley books was founded—the belief that authentic talent deserves to be discovered, revered, and given a voice that endures.
Through our publishing journey, we have entered the extraordinary worlds of architects whose creative philosophies challenge convention, honor individuality, and invite us to see our surroundings differently. We have witnessed the depth of thought behind every considered detail, every unexpected juxtaposition, and every space designed to stir the soul.
These are not simply creators of magnificent residences. They are storytellers, artists, and visionaries. Their medium is architecture, but their influence reaches far beyond the structures they imagine.
It is with tremendous pride and heartfelt admiration that we recognize the following twenty-six architectural firms and the creative talents within our publishing community honored by Forbes in 2026.
Alterstudio Architecture — Kevin Alter, Ernesto Cragnolino, and Tim Whitehill
New View Texas: A Curated Visual Gallery
Architecture Joyce Owens — Joyce Owens
New View Florida: A Curated Visual Gallery, Women of Architecture
Beinfield Architecture
New View Northeast: A Curated Visual Gallery
Birdseye
New View Northeast: A Curated Visual Gallery
Cuppett Kilpatrick Architecture & Interior Design — Tim Cuppett and Dave Kilpatrick
New View Texas: A Curated Visual Gallery
de Reus Architects — Mark de Reus
New View Mountain West: A Curated Visual Gallery
Desai Chia Architecture — Katherine Chia
Women of Architecture
Dynia Architects — Stephen Dynia
New View Mountain West: A Curated Visual Gallery
Edgens Architects — Samuel B. Edgens
New View Southeast — forthcoming
Farmer Payne Architects — Jamie Farmer and Scott Payne
New View Mountain West: A Curated Visual Gallery
KoDA - Wesley Kean
New View Florida: A Curated Visual Gallery
Lake Flato — Steve Raike and Ted Flato
New View Texas: A Curated Visual Gallery
Marlon Blackwell Architects — Marlon Blackwell
New View Midwest: A Curated Visual Gallery
Mell Lawrence Architects — Mell Lawrence
New View Texas: A Curated Visual Gallery
One 10 Studio Architects — Clete Kunce
New View Midwest: A Curated Visual Gallery
Peter Vincent Architects — Peter Vincent
New View Pacific Coast — forthcoming
PKA Architecture
New View Midwest: A Curated Visual Gallery
Robert M. Cain, Architect — Robert M. Cain
New View Southeast — forthcoming
S^A | Schwartz and Architecture — Neal J.Z. Schwartz and Laura Huylebroeck
New View California: A Curated Visual Gallery — Neal J.Z. Schwartz
Women of Architecture — Laura Huylebroeck
STRANG — Max Strang
New View Florida: A Curated Visual Gallery
Studio MM Architect — Marica McKeel
Women of Architecture
Studio Schicketanz — Mary Ann Gabriele Schicketanz
New View California: A Curated Visual Gallery, Women of Architecture
Studio VARA — Maura Fernández Abernethy
Women of Architecture
Swatt + Partners — Robert Swatt
New View California: A Curated Visual Gallery
Travis Price Architects — Travis Price
New View Northeast: A Curated Visual Gallery
Zack | de Vito Architecture + Construction — Lise de Vito
Women of Architecture
Beyond Recognition
While their creative expressions are wonderfully individual, these extraordinary architects share a devotion to the transformative power of design — a conviction that resonates deeply with the philosophy of benton buckley books. To each of our twenty-six distinguished firms, we extend our heartfelt congratulations and profound gratitude for the privilege of sharing your artistry with the world. Your recognition celebrates not only what you have created, but the imagination, authenticity, and enduring beauty you bring to our collective experience of home.
Explore the 2026 Forbes list of America's Top 200 Residential Architects and discover the extraordinary architectural voices celebrated by benton buckley books.