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  1. Moleskine Detour: Q&A with Scott Henderson
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    Moleskine Detour: Q&A with Scott Henderson

    Have you ever wanted to peek inside the notebooks of your favorite designers? In The Detour Book: The Moleskine notebook experience, readers are privy to a stunning collection of more than 250...

    written by: Maria Sebregondi
    05.18.13

  2. Art Nouveau Architect Henry van de Velde
    Event Spotlight

    Art Nouveau Architect Henry van de Velde

    Noted architect Henry van de Velde (1863-1957) designed gorgeous, modern buildings and interiors in his now famous Art Nouveau style. What Van de Velde was to Art Nouveau architecture Walter...

    written by: Frances J. Folsom
    06.04.13

  3. Lucky 7
    House Tours

    Lucky 7

    Thanks to Los Angeles’s Small Lot Subdivision Ordinance, the developers of Auburn 7 were able to maximize their property’s potential. With a host of sustainable features, including...

    written by: Frances Anderton
    photos by: Dave Lauridsen
    06.17.10

  4. Friday Finds 06.07.13
    Week in Review

    Friday Finds 06.07.13

    Welcoming warmer weather and wrapping up this week, the Dwell team shares our favorite internet finds from the week! Happy Friday everyone!

    written by: Jami Smith
    06.06.13

  5. 5 Texas Homes We Love
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    5 Texas Homes We Love

    From an ‪environmentally‬ conscious structure in Houston to a contemporary farmhouse in Cleburne, these homes in the Lone Star State show that Texas is just as much a modern design hub as it is a...

    06.06.13

  6. Kitchens Have Needs
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    Kitchens Have Needs

    Kitchens are the heart of the home, so make sure yours is up to date with these eight accessories every modern kitchen should have.

    written by: Jami Smith
    04.05.13

  7. Prefab in Philadelphia
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    Prefab in Philadelphia

    In the design and architecture world, the Museum of Modern Art's prefab exhibition, Home Delivery, was big news during its three-month appearance in New York. It closed just the other day, but...

    written by: Sarah Rich
    10.29.08

  8. Exploded View
    A Great Idea

    Exploded View

    There is so much rolled up in a building—form, function, historical reference, materials, craftsmanship—that developing a comprehensive opinion on its design can be daunting. If you...

    written by: Dan Maginn
    10.12.10

  9. Almost Perfect
    House Tours

    Almost Perfect

    Inspired by tansu chests and raw materials that show patina, a pair of Sydney-based architects renovated their own home—slowly.

    written by: Mimi Zeiger
    08.21.11

  10. 5 Cool Modern Backyards
    Outdoor

    5 Cool Modern Backyards

    Clean, modern design need not end at your front door. As these five backyards show, a single bold move—geometric pavers, a sculptural firepit, a water feature, or even a concrete slide—can make the...

    written by: Jaime Gillin
    06.05.13

  11. Laura Desk by Phloem Studio
    Product of the Day

    Laura Desk by Phloem Studio

    "Not ANOTHER George Nelson inspired desk??!!" went designer Ben Klebba's note to us. Though the Portland, Oregon-based woodworker and craftsman, who works under the name Phloem Studio, has his...

    written by: Aaron Britt
    10.26.12

  12. Paul Smith on Architecture
    Books

    Paul Smith on Architecture

    Fashion icon, branding expert, and all around English design maven Paul Smith is the subject of the new book Paul Smith A to Z, a collection of his musings on a vast array of topics. Interviewed by...

    written by: Aaron Britt
    08.29.12

  13. Bach to Basics
    Green

    Bach to Basics

    On New Zealand’s Great Barrier Island, two architects designed a petite holiday home that takes care of its own water, electricity, and sewage needs.

    written by: Jeremy Hansen
    photos by: Patrick Reynolds
    02.28.09

  14. A New Cultural Hub for San Francisco
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    A New Cultural Hub for San Francisco

    In the last few years, San Francisco has seen an influx of new architecture to house its cultural institutions. The new SFJAZZ center designed by award-winning firm Mark Cavagnero Associates, which...

    written by: Diana Budds
    01.23.13

  15. Jason Miller
    Interviews

    Jason Miller

    When people talk about Jason Miller, they invariably mention three things, in varying order: his wit, his youth, and his meteoric rise in the burgeoning United States design scene. Though all of...

    written by: Amber Bravo
    01.13.10

  16. Japanese Design Online
    We Recommend

    Japanese Design Online

    As much as we admire Japanese design here at Dwell—peep the current issue, Japan Style—we rarely get across the Pacific to visit. So, like so much else, we devour loads of it online....

    written by: Aaron Britt
    08.16.11

  17. Video: Prefab Japanese Joinery
    A Great Idea

    Video: Prefab Japanese Joinery

    In our September 2011 Japan Style issue (now on newsstands!) we showcase a plethora of Japanese-influenced houses as well as feature the incredible craft of Japanese joinery. Here, in a video...

    written by: Miyoko Ohtake
    08.24.11

  18. Dream Wovens
    Product Reviews

    Dream Wovens

    Sheets, duvets—heck, even an occasional sham. We’ve made the trek through a welter of modern linens and things and come up with a collection that will have you in bed early and sleeping...

    written by: Aaron Britt
    04.26.10

  19. Pasta Pot by Patrick Jouin for Alessi
    Food

    Pasta Pot by Patrick Jouin for Alessi

    French designer Patrick Jouin and famed Michelin-starred French chef Alain Ducasse spent three years working together to create their recent product for Alessi: the Compasso d'Oro-winning Pasta Pot.

    written by: Miyoko Ohtake
    08.29.11

  20. The bkr Bottle
    Product of the Day

    The bkr Bottle

    When Tal Soltz set out to design a reusable water bottle, dissatisfied with the clunky and chunky options on the market, she refused to compromise aesthetics to be environmentally friendly. "...

    written by: Diana Budds
    05.12.11

  21. Christien Meindertsma: Act Local
    Interviews

    Christien Meindertsma: Act Local

    Since graduating from Design Academy Eindhoven in 2003, Rotterdam-based Christine Meinderstma has carved a niche for herself exploring the stories of ordinary objects. Take her book PIG (2007),...

    written by: Jane Szita
    08.02.12

  22. Atelier Brancusi at Centre Georges Pompidou
    Travel Reports

    Atelier Brancusi at Centre Georges Pompidou

    We recently had the chance to visit (and marvel) Atelier Brancusi at the Centre Georges Pompidou in Paris, France.

    written by: Eujin Rhee
    photos by: Eujin Rhee
    06.06.13

  23. Joost and Kiki
    In The Modern World

    Joost and Kiki

    Design Academy Eindhoven graduates Joost van Bleiswijk and Kiki van Eijk—known as Joost & Kiki—have gained a following for their conceptual art–based furniture, but recent pieces signal a change....

    written by: Zahid Sardar
    04.23.13

  24. Living in a Belgian Water Tower
    House Tours

    Living in a Belgian Water Tower

    A recent renovation transforms a concrete water tower into a six-story living space that rises high above the surrounding scenery....

    written by: Skylar Bergl
    10.08.12

  25. Jackson, WY
    House Tours

    Jackson, WY

    Homes on the range are getting bigger and more expensive by the minute, but a group of progressive architects in Jackson set out to prove that all is not lost.

    written by: Amber Bravo
    photos by: Misha Gravenor
    01.26.09

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