Explore A Floating Fortress in 'Another Great Day At Sea'
Writers in Residence by Visual Editions goes behind closed doors to give architecture fans an intriguing longread.
Such Great Heights
Designer Jennifer Siegal pushes the boundaries of modular housing at her Venice abode.
Exploring Melbourne, Australia
No opera house. No Bondi Beach. No sunning celebs. This is Melbourne, home of Australia’s most thriving design scene.
The Great Compression
In Auckland, New Zealand, architect Michael O’Sullivan and his partner Melissa Schollum braved a miniscule budget, withering...
These Norwegian Sea Cabins Founded by a Polar Explorer Open Up to the Northern Lights
Perched high above the Arctic Circle, an award-winning retreat on a remote, 55-acre private island is paradise for adventurers...
This Puget Sound Fortress Is Braced For a Tsunami
Situated in a high-velocity flood zone on Camano Island in Washington's Puget Sound, this home is a force of its own.
Prefab Pods Create a Super-Efficient Floating Apartment That Shape-Shifts at Sea
Michael K. Chen Architecture channels Le Corbusier vibes into a modular and multifunctional holiday home aboard the world’s...
How to Build a Floating Shelf
So you can take the perfect shelfie.
How to Build a Floating Home
We spoke with architect Eric Cobb about the process behind building a floating home.
Each Day at This Floating Home Begins With a Swim, Just Two Feet From Bed
After three years ashore, a Copenhagen couple return to the city’s waterways on a floating home for two.
Go Exploring With This Tiny Home in Tow
A Seattle couple pack up their lives, hit the road in a 200-square-foot camper, and launch a tiny home business in Eastern...
Own a Brilliantly Converted Brick Fortress in England For $1.5M
Adapted from a decaying defense tower from the Napoleonic era, this RIBA award-winning home in Suffolk has a surprisingly crisp...
Explore 12 of Our Favorite Homes in Portland
Known for its natural beauty and rich culture, Portland has become a proud hub of architectural excellence.
This Secluded Concrete Fortress Near L.A. Could Be Yours for $1.89M
Perched in the Tehachapi Mountains, the 80-acre compound boasts dramatic views and celebrity ties.
A Stylish Hostel in a Historic Czech Fortress Starts at $16 a Night
Located in a horseshoe-shaped fortress from the 17th century, the Long Story Short Hostel offers modern accommodations in a...
Explore the Japanese-Style Home of Two L.A. Tastemakers
The owners of a beloved housewares boutique upsize and remodel their home in Venice.
Soak In the Greatness of This Gorgeous Melbourne Addition
Pandolfini Architects melds steel, concrete, and oak in an elegant, double-height rear addition to a 100-year-old residence.
20 Great Midcentury Modern Interiors
The following rooms provide a modern take on what it is to live today in a midcentury modern home.
Sunny Renovation of an Eichler Great Room
Two tech professionals living in an early 1970s Eichler home in Silicon Valley desired a more open space for their young kids to...
19 Great Kitchen Cabinet Ideas
Though kitchen cabinets play the obvious role of storing food goods, dinnerware, and pots and pans, they also have a powerful...
A Vibrant Cabin in NYC Explores the Future of Urban Living
As cities continue to explode in population despite diminishing space for expansion, we have to wonder—what does the future hold...
Surrounded by a Marshy Forest, This Fortress-Like Home Asks $1.7M in Virginia
The current owner spent two years updating the glassy interior to create a timeless, modernist look.
A Folded Steel Roof Shields a Fortress-Like Abode in Nova Scotia
Protected from the harsh coastal climate, Treow Brycg boasts stunning seaside views without compromising privacy.
8 Great Examples of Outdoor Design
Dwell editor-in-chief Amanda Dameron talks us through Dwell's June 2015 issue.
Celebrate Earth Day Every Day With Our Favorite Sustainable Home Brands
Stock up on eco-friendly housewares and everyday essentials from these brands that are doing their part to protect the planet.
An Old Belgian Fortress Breathes New Life as a Charming B&B
With barracks dating back to 1785, this former fort has been carefully renovated and extended to now house a family, as well as...
Settle in the Celebrated Sea Ranch For Under $2.9M
Designed by iconic architect Charles Moore, this oceanfront home enjoys its own promontory in a historic community in Northern...
A Historic Sea Ranch Stunner Is on the Market For $2.45M
The Hines House, designed by renowned Sea Ranch architect William Turnbull Jr. in 1968, is an award-winning property overlooking...
This Family Home in Australia Is a Love Letter to the Sea
On an oceanfront site, Levesque & Derrick Architects creates a serene, ship-like residence for a couple riding the wave of...
Explore the World of Exteriors With 25 Innovative Outdoor Furnishings
Merging material research and the art of industrial design unleashes the possibilities for striking outdoor furniture.
A Floating South African Cabin Borrows From the Landscape
In a forested suburb of Cape Town, four cylinders make a tower-like hideout on a businessman’s family estate.
In Los Angeles, a Midcentury Homage Is Capped With a “Floating Roof”
GLUCK+ builds on the language of iconic design with a family home in the Hollywood Hills.
A Floating House on Lake Huron Stands Out By Blending In
On the edge of a tiny island accessible only by boat, this buoyant summer home lives the life aquatic.
An Architect Opens a 1920s Queenslander to the Great Outdoors
Architect Scott Petherick's Australian abode is defined by period details, clean contemporary lines, and airy spaces that open to...
This Floating Home in Chilean Patagonia Boasts Breathtaking Views
A robust Cor-Ten steel home rises from the rugged landscape.
Explore the World of Shipping Container Design With a New Architectural Book
Featuring built, unbuilt, and in-progress projects, the new monograph on architectural studio LOT-EK offers an in-depth look at...

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