Throughout Record Houses 2006, a sense of place has a powerful presence—be it in Portugal or Peru, the Pacific Northwest or Japan, Colorado or New England, Wisconsin's dairy country or Arizona's desert. The connection may be primarily through culture, climate, landscape—or a combination of influences. Through this rich and varied collection, we invite you to embark with us on a little world tour.

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Photo credits from left to right. Top row: Alex Kornhuber; Benjamin Benschneider; Daici Ano; Paul Warchol. Middle row: John Horner Photography; Bill Timmerman; FG+SG/Fernando Guerra; Bill Timmerman.