Houses Now: Town Houses

* Shows how town houses can define the urban landscapeBR> * Secret gardens, unusual facades, more--tons of imaginative touches by top pros

One of the basic building blocks of the city, the town house also provides a refuge from city life. The projects featured in Town Houses show how design professionals have created unique interpretations of a centuries-old form. Secret rooftop gardens, sweeping interiors, striking décor, facades that make a statement--these are just some of the innovative elements revealed here, in elegant full-color photos and in-depth commentary from the architects themselves.