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A Stop Motion Video of a Shape-Shifting House
Architecture firm Olson Kundig is known for designing homes that allow residents to be as integrated or removed from nature as they'd like to be. For example, a writer's retreat in Washington...
written by: Diana Budds02.21.13 -
Modern Houses in America's Rust Belt
With stops in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania; Cincinnati, Ohio; Buffalo, New York; Columbus, Indiana; and more, we take a closer look at gleaming modern homes in the country's rust belt. For more...
written by: Diana Budds04.24.13 -
New York’s 20th Annual Canstruction
If you are in New York City this week or next, stop by Brookfield Place in the World Financial Center Complex to celebrate design contest Canstruction's 20th anniversary. Twenty-five teams of...
written by: Olivia Martin02.05.13 -
Color Story: Yellow
We continue our exploration of color in the modern home with this installment on bright, cheery yellow. As these seven projects show, a wash of yellow does wonders for interiors by providing a...
written by: Diana Budds02.19.13 -
Scandinavian Interiors on Pinterest
Inspired by the Vedbæk House, a former fishermen's cottage outside of Copenhagen, we've gathered a sampling of Scandinavian interiors from our Pinterest boards.
written by: Diana Budds05.13.13 -
Catch A Wave
An undulating wall made from over 40,000 dowels adds a dose of awe to a Massachusetts loft.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: John Horner01.24.13 -
A Modern Retreat in Rhode Island
On a secluded plot of land in Watch Hill, Rhode Island, Brooklyn's Lubrano Ciavarra Architects crafts a modern weekend house designed to frame its landscape. Residents Paul and Sophie wanted to...
written by: Diana Budds05.10.13 -
Roost Restaurant in Greenville, South Carolina
A new restaurant in an under-the-radar South Carolina city taps into the local Slow Food community.
written by: Diana Budds03.01.13 -
A Modern Kitchen Renovation in New York
Boris Dramov and Bonnie Fisher, principals of San Francisco-based ROMA Design Group recently completed a gut renovation for their daughter, Dana Dramov. The 2,500-square-foot live-work space...
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Christelle De Castro03.26.13 -
More Hideaway Furniture from Folditure
Meet Tilt, the newest design by Folditure. Much like the company's other furniture designed for small-spaces, the chair collapses into a compact, easy-to-store size. When it's folded flat it's just...
written by: Diana Budds05.16.13 -
Mix Master
Both a gallery and a residence, an Antwerp home redefines the boundaries between public and private, art and interior design.
written by: Jaime Gillinphotos by: Tim Van de Velde01.23.13 -
Tumblr of the Week: Ryan Panos
In his eponymous Tumblr, Ryan Panos offers a cool selection of high-contrast black-and-white photographs that depict the abstract and geometric side of architecture. These aren't your warm and cozy...
written by: Diana Budds05.16.13 -
Little Shirley Vases by Material Good
Lauren Burman began making Little Shirley vases a few years ago in honor of her grandmother, Shirley Larson, who was battling cancer. Now she and a team of nine other people hand make the petite...
written by: Diana Budds02.04.13 -
The Most Popular Homes in Dwell: 61-80
In the penultimate chapter of our series on the 100 most popular projects ever published in Dwell, a selection of homes including a few mid-century favorites, a tree house in Canada, and more. View...
written by: Diana Budds05.17.13 -
An Angular Copper-Clad Apartment Building in Italy
Perched in the Dolomite mountains, an angular copper-clad apartment building echoes the topography of its site.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Hertha Hurnaus05.14.13 -
Wind Catcher
A green house near the coast of El Salvador captures the best of its naturally striking setting—filled with sunlight, invigorating breezes, and sweeping views of lush woodlands.
written by: Diana Buddsphotos by: Jason Bax04.09.13 -
"Born to Rewild" with Landscape Designer Margie Ruddick
We're thrilled to welcome Margie Ruddick, this year's winner of the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Award in Landscape Architecture, to Dwell on Design. In a panel on "rewilding" our cities, Ruddick...
written by: Diana Budds05.21.13 -
Textiles by Petel
Look no further than San Francisco–based Petel for unique and colorful throw pillows, tote bags, and accessories crafted from hand-woven African textiles. The brainchild of husband-and-wife team...
written by: Diana Budds05.03.13 -
Wood House Dining Room
In the Auckland, New Zealand, house architect Michal O'Sullivan designed for a family of four, natural materials and neutral tones come together to create an inviting interior. The wood ceiling is...
written by: Diana Budds03.05.13 -
Six More Modern Sofas
Our June Furniture issue features a handy guide to shopping for sofas. Here, we've corralled six more designs we love.
written by: Diana Budds05.23.13 -
Denise Korn
"In 2003, Denise Korn marched into the Boston public school system with one goal in mind: to demystify the process of design. She had already learned, as copresident of the Creative Economy...
written by: Dwell Staff10.22.09 -
Out Back
From city slickers to country bumpkins, homeowners have always longed for a special place from which to escape the toils of day-to-day life.
written by: Miyoko Ohtakephotos by: Amanda Friedman02.27.09 -
A Note on Our Expert, Debra Prinzing
While scouting backyards for Seattle Homes & Lifestyles in 2000, then–garden editor Debra Prinzing repeatedly stumbled upon sheds retrofitted for everything from potting plants to serving supper.
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A Note on Our Expert, Peter Bentel
Peter Bentel is a modernist raised by modernists: The son of influential mid-century architects Frederick and Maria Bentel, Peter is a partner at Bentel & Bentel, which his parents established in...
01.01.09 -
Dressing Up
Without a decent dresser, can you dress decently? With the help of two outspoken Hollywood fashion critics we determine if a chest of drawers can hold the secret to sartorial success.
written by: Sam Grawephotos by: Peter Belanger01.13.09





















