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A Modern Concrete Home in Peru
Behind a traditional colonial in Lima, an angular house attuned to its site takes shape.
written by: Sarah Amelarphotos by: Cristóbal Palma04.19.13 -
Live From Helsinki: EcoDesign
At the entrance of Habitare, Finland's largest furniture and interiors expo, designer Yrjö Kukkapuro has curated an exhibition of ecologically-minded chairs. One of Finland's elder statesmen...
written by: Sam Grawe09.10.09 -
Raffles Paris: A True Art Hotel
April 15th marks the final day of the 2013 YIA Little Art Fair (for Young International Artists), hosted by Raffles Paris and featuring a selection of contemporary painters and sculptors from...
written by: Adam H. Graham04.15.13 -
Something Old, Something New
For a vintage design dealer seeking a respite from the city, architect William Massie conceptualized a mostly prefab home around a carefully curated furniture collection in upstate New York.
written by: Erika Heetphotos by: Karina Tengberg02.27.13 -
Cut a Rug
"That rug really tied the room together," says Walter Sobchak in the Big Lebowski. We here at Dwell have interviewed our fair share of designers over the years and many advise that rugs are the...
written by: Diana Budds04.01.13 -
Week in Review: 7 Great Reads You May Have Missed
Each week Dwell.com delivers more than 50 original posts, articles, and interviews focused on the latest in modern design. We wouldn't want you to miss a thing, so we've pulled together our top...
written by: Megan Hamaker03.29.13 -
Sneak Peek: Milan Furniture Fair '11
Next week, the Salone Internazionale del Mobile (also known as the Milan Furniture Fair) kicks off it in Italy's design capital, Milan. Celebrating its 50th year, the fair promises to best itself...
written by: Miyoko Ohtake04.08.11 -
Design in Uniform at CCA
The degree to which modernist design came to the fore of Western life—both aesthetically, in its reliance on mechanized production—at mid-century had everything to do with World War II....
written by: Aaron Britt04.06.11 -
8 Libraries We Love
Who says libraries must be dusty, solemn affairs? Libraries of today can be big, small, architecturally-placed, temporary, or hidden away behind a rolling track door. Here we've rounded up a few...
written by: Kelsey Keith03.21.13 -
6 Small Kitchens Big on Style
Living large in a small space? We've got loads of inspiration to help you make the most of it. From smart counter storage solutions to great appliances designed for small kitchens, to the inviting...
written by: Sara Ost03.20.13 -
Bridging Old & New in Indonesia
The specter of one's grown child moving back home doesn't excite all parents, but in Surakarta, in the Central Java Province of Indonesia, one couple took the homecoming as an opportunity to double...
written by: Jaime Gillin03.29.11 -
Werner Sobek
Werner Sobek has seen the future, and it’s high-tech, green, and efficient. The architect, engineer, and teacher’s wandering intellect and belief in the power of design have left their...
written by: Sally McGrane04.14.09 -
Modern on the Inside Counts, Too
Calling all residents of Edwardians, ranch houses, and those challenging Victorians: If your heart beats for modern, don't miss these inspiring examples of seamlessly integrated modern updates to...
01.22.13 -
Pinterest Board of the Day: Hotels and Travel
Over 10,000 fans follow our Pinterest board devoted to modern hotels and travel (you should, too!). Enjoy a few of our favorites places from around the globe at a glance here.
written by: Sara Ost02.26.13 -
A Budget Friendly Brownstone Renovation in Brooklyn
A family enlists Brooklyn design-build firm MADE to renovate a brownstone using surplus and salvaged materials for a budget-conscious patina.
written by: William Lambphotos by: Matthew Williams01.18.13 -
Live/Work It Up!
Hour-long commutes. Flaky public transportation. The congestion of crowds. It's no wonder many folk choose to work from home these days. These six creatures of comfort prove that their respective...
written by: Eujin Rhee02.22.13 -
Color Story: Green
This year, Pantone announced that Emerald is its color of 2013. In honor of the verdant and vibrant color, we've collected a handful of projects that'll make you green with envy. To see the rest of...
written by: Diana Budds02.13.13 -
Victorian Secrets
Have you ever walked past a house on your way to work and thought, Wouldn’t it be nice to live there. Artist Judith Brenner did. But unlike most of us, Judith loved the house so much that, in July...
written by: Amanda Talbotphotos by: Richard Powers01.19.09 -
Method Lab
Designer Jennifer Siegal’s own house is a modest 1920s Spanish bungalow on the leeward side of busy Lincoln Boulevard in Venice, California, that looks nothing like what she makes at her day job. A...
written by: David A. Greenephotos by: Dave Lauridsen01.15.09 -
Open Kitchen Shelving Ideas That Work
When done right, open kitchen shelving is a storage approach that's both visually attractive and highly functional—favorite pieces and tools are elevated to display status, and everything is within...
written by: Sara Ost02.05.13 -
Modern Family at Dwell on Design
With considering the ever-expanding children's market in the modern design realm, the plethora of visitors, tiny people, and exhibitors at The Modern Family Zone at Dwell on Design was not...
written by: Dwell Staff02.04.13 -
Vintage Magazine Racks
Your stash of yet-to-be-perused periodicals can stack up quicker than you think. Take a cue from this gallery of vintage magazine racks, crafted by mid-century furniture designers.
written by: Dwell Staff02.01.13 -
A Look at Kitchen Renovations
A collection of some of our favorite kitchen renovations from our archives.
written by: Dwell Staff02.01.13 -
Creative Color Use from Kitchens to Bedrooms
Our Color Stories have been so popular on Dwell.com, we've decided to share more inventive color inspiration. Here, we feature a selection of spaces showcasing bold washes of bright color on floors...
02.01.13 -
Landscape Architecture: Marcel Wilson
Landscape architect and urban designer Marcel Wilson describes his practice as “combining things that are made with things that are alive.” Hence the superhuman name of his firm, Bionic...
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: Katie Shapiro12.15.10
