Weathered Steel Clads a $4.7M Home Near London’s Kew Gardens
A modern construction in the historic context of the Kew Green Conservation Area in southwest London, the award-winning Kew House...
An Old Row House in Montreal Gets a Colorful Modern Upgrade
Warm, repurposed building materials are favored in this savvy renovation by MARK + VIVI.
Red Tin House That Makes the Most of Space and Light
Six earth-colored, metal-clad pavilions are combined to create Tin House, an innovative and voluminous house that boasts a...
A Whimsical, Charred-Wood Teahouse Stands on Stilts in Germany
Japanese architect Terunobu Fujimori’s latest teahouse creation floats among pine trees at the Museum Insel Hombroich.
A Whimsical Teahouse Pops Up on a Grassy Mound in the Middle of Tokyo
Architect Terunobu Fujimori elevates the traditional typology to new heights for the Tokyo Olympics.
For Minimalist Modular Design on an Attainable Budget, Look No Further Than the weeHouse
Modern, chic, and site-responsive, the innovative weeHouses produced by Minnesota-based Alchemy Architects tick all the boxes for...
The Winning Renovation of Rowhouse Showdown
Modern Rowhouse Renovation in New York
With a little faith and a lot of foresight, Keisha Martin entrusted Laura Briggs and Jonathan Knowles to revitalize a derelict...
Rehousing the American Dream at MoMA
By current estimates, close to 11 million American homeowners are in serious distress, owing more on their homes than the homes...
7 Prefabs Set in Nature
One of the benefits of prefabricated and modular buildings is that they leave minimal construction waste and can be built without...
Home Tour: A Petite Prefab With Stunning Views of the Texas Landscape
This 600-square-foot retreat, designed for an Austin couple, is located deep within a 30,000-acre ranch in West Texas.
6 Modern Modular Homes We Love in Colorado
From repurposed shipping containers to cabin retreats, we look at a range of prefabricated, modular homes in Colorado.
Plant Prefab and Alchemy Architects Launch Net Zero–Ready Prefabs Starting at $170K
The new lightHouse LivingHomes are Plant Prefab’s smallest modular dwellings to date.
Budget Breakdown: A Steel-Clad Prefab Blends Into a Lush Forest for $665K
A steep hillside and rushing creek define a family’s prefab retreat in New Hampshire.
4 Companies to Consider When Building a Prefab Home in Minnesota
These four Minnesota–based companies are raising the bar with their prefab home designs and systems.
“Friends” Star Matthew Perry Lists His Circular L.A. Penthouse For $35M
Perched high on the 40th floor of The Century Building, Perry’s bachelor pad has its own movie theater and four terraces offering...
6 Northern California Prefab Homes With Verdant Forest Vibes
Perched lightly on the land, these prefab homes celebrate the beautiful landscapes of Northern California.
An Angular Brick and Steel Home in London Stands Out Among Its Rowhouse Neighbors
Its severe outline traces the formerly disused plot while making space for three courtyards within its perimeter walls.
These 30 White Kitchens Are Anything But Ordinary
More than just a blank slate, these pristine white kitchens expertly use the tried-and-true shade to open up small spaces,...
11 Modular Home Floor Plans That Suit a Range of Needs
These modern modular homes and accompanying floor plans showcase the layouts, variations, and opportunities that prefab builds...
Steel-Clad Prefab Modules Perch Lightly in Northern California
Two architects collaborate on a modular compound that celebrates an unspoiled Sonoma landscape.
13 Modern Prefab Cabins You Can Buy Right Now
Construction in a controlled factory setting means these cozy homes are not only space-efficient, but also carefully built.
Top 5 Homes of the Week With Sweeping Views
From floor-to-ceiling windows to expansive glazing and endless views, these abodes will instantly make your jaw drop with...
These 7 Wisconsin Prefabs Take Modular Design to the Next Level
These seven striking homes are proof of how well prefabs work within the bucolic settings of America’s Dairyland.
This “Urban Cocoon” Is a Soothing Apartment in the Middle of Hong Kong
Calming materials and cozy feels make this Hong Kong apartment extra enchanting.
Own a Private Island With a Frank Lloyd Wright-Designed House for $10M
Fifty miles north of New York City, a private island with a controversial home and guesthouse built from Frank Lloyd Wright’s...
Frank Lloyd Wright-Inspired Style and Camping Collide in Maine
When a traditional architectural style meets handmade details, the result is a quietly modern retreat.
Top 5 Homes of the Week That Make Room For Furry Friends
Move over, humans—we all know who really runs the household.
Hand-Made Houses
Here at Dwell, we love houses with a good backstory.
Icon Just Unveiled Plans for a Massive Neighborhood of 3D-Printed Homes in Austin, Texas
The 3D-printing company Icon has partnered with Bjarke Ingels Group and homebuilder Lennar for their most ambitious project to...
An Architect’s Elevated Family Home Channels Mies van der Rohe on a German Lakefront
With a heavy dose of inspiration from Mies van der Rohe’s Farnsworth House, architect Carlos Zwick designs an art-filled home on...
12 Projects Perched at the Cutting Edge of Chinese Architecture
Celebrate the Lunar New Year with these forward-thinking designs by Chinese firms.
Architect Cristián Izquierdo Builds a Multifamily Complex—and Instant Community—in Santiago
To build a home for his family in the heart of the city, the designer gathered some friends and put a new spin on communal living.
How the Ancient Concept of “Shakkei” Can Enhance the Beauty of Your Home
The traditional East Asian design principle involves incorporating elements of a distant landscape, or “borrowed scenery,” into a...
An Off-the-Grid Prefab that Combines Open Plan Living With Rugged Durability
In Tasmania, an eco-conscious architect builds a vacation home that can stand up to an untamed island.
12 Modern Ryokans in Japan For the Ultimate R&R
Today’s ryokans are putting a modern spin on a dependable format, helping carry the hotels forward into yet another millennium.

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