15 Butterfly Roofs That Set the Heart Aflutter
Since its invention by Le Corbusier in 1930, the butterfly roof has endured as a dramatic architectural feature.
Move Into This Cheery, Butterfly-Roofed Cabin in Joshua Tree for $650K
Like what you see? Casa Mariposa can even come fully furnished.
A Silicon Valley Retreat Sports a Butterfly Roof and Two Indoor/Outdoor Wings
The aptly named Butterfly House by William Duff Architects puts a spacious courtyard at the center of activity.
Midcentury Mashup: A 1950s Ranch House in Chicago Gets a Palm Springs–Style Butterfly Roof
A couple budgets carefully while renovating a split-level house on Chicago’s Near North Side.
Butterfly Gap Retreat
At the Butterfly Gap Retreat just outside Knoxville, Tennessee, managing the design, construction, and rental of modern...
Photo of the Week: A Butterfly Roof Encounter
Each week, we tap into Dwell's Instagram community to bring you the most captivating design and architecture shots of the week.
Midcentury-Style Butterfly Roofs Top Off These Luxe Prefab Homes
Stillwater Dwellings creates soaring, estate-worthy residences that start at $500 per square foot.
Catch This Butterfly-Roofed Home in Southwest Florida for $4.7M
Architect Andrea Clark Brown designed the edgy lakefront dwelling in 2018 for an avid art collector.
Getting Technical: 5 Types of Wood Joints You Should Know
No matter if a piece of furniture is big or small, plywood or solid, the type of joint used in production can make or break the...
Escape to the Jungle in One of These Modern Forested Retreats
If Tarzan and Jane happened to be design-loving folks, they'd be right at home at any of these vacation destinations.
Will 2023 Be the Year the Acclaimed Butterfly House Finds a New Owner?
Designed by Frank Wynkoop in 1951, the oceanfront Carmel home is back on the market—with a whopping $40M price tag.
Austin’s Community First! Village Unveils Affordable New Micro Homes
With a wood-clad interior and a butterfly roof, this compact home by Mckinney York Architects balances affordability,...
A Darling Craftsman Hits the Market at $849K in L.A.
The charming 1910 home boasts a sage-green exterior and a sustainably landscaped yard that supports the local ecologies of...
A Butterfly Roof Tops an “Upside-Down” House Built for Aging in Place
Mole Architects fleshed out a prefab timber frame with passive house design principles and placed living areas on the second...
Actor Jason Statham Bids Adieu to His Hollywood Midcentury Home for $7M
Reimagined by Standard Architects and interior designer Courtney Applebaum, the sleek and minimalist home makes the most of its...
A California Designer Creates a Home That Will Last a Lifetime
For her cheerful, butterfly-roofed house, designer Susie St. John thinks ahead with an entry ramp and wheelchair-accessible halls...
This $2.9M Butterfly-Roofed Home in Silver Lake Is Quite the Catch
Architect Christopher Payne designed his personal residence with vaulted ceilings, verdant landscaping, and panoramic views of...
An Architect Couple’s “Experimental House” in the Hollywood Hills Hits the Market for the First Time
Designed by Sarah Graham and Marc Angélil of AGPS Architecture, the award-winning residence (now under contract for $2,295,000)...
A Converted Warehouse Loft in the San Francisco Bay Area Seeks $950K
The radiant space in Emeryville features 19-foot ceilings, exposed wood beams, and a gabled skylight.
A Marcel Breuer-Designed Midcentury Is Listed For $1.9M
Designed by legendary architect Marcel Breuer, this stunning home in the Berkshires also includes a 900-square-foot guest house.
Explora Patagonia Hotel – Your New Bucket List Addition
A must-visit place for anyone who loves to travel to remote locations.
A Majestic Chestnut Tree Appears to Bloom Out of This Cabin’s Butterfly Roof
Architect João Mendes Ribeiro let the tree inform the courtyard plan and slanted rooflines that follow its branches upward.
14 Architectural Gingerbread Houses That Are Definitely Not Cookie Cutter
These tasty and tasteful gingerbread houses and campers take cues from the best in iconic architecture and design.
The Swanky Home of Famed Crooner Bobby Darin and Actor Sandra Dee Is Up for Rent
You can live like the late Hollywood couple, but it’ll come with a $33.5K monthly price tag.
Harmonizing With Nature, These Eco-Huts Offer Respite in the Heart of France
On a reforested nature reserve in Saubion, France, a series of private, wooden structures known as Les Echasses Hotel perches at...
Iconic California Midcentury-Modern Architect William Krisel Dies at 92
At the age of 92, William Krisel—the pioneering architect who brought elegant modernism to Southern Californian suburban tract...
Damien Hirst’s New Suite at the Palms Casino Resort Costs $100K a Night
The Empathy Suite, designed by English artist and master provocateur Damien Hirst, is part of Palms Casino Resort’s $690 million...
Whoopi Goldberg’s Longtime L.A. Home Seeks to Trade Hands for $9.6M
Originally built for famed author Vicki Baum in 1933, the grand Art Deco estate boasts quite a notable Hollywood pedigree.
On the Market: An Art Nouveau Mansion, the Butterfly House, and More Great Homes for Sale This Week
The listings also include a cozy cabin in the Adirondacks, a courtyard house in London, and a Denver midcentury.
East Fork’s New Colorway Is a Dark and Dreamy Must-Have for Your Dinner Table
We can’t wait to dive into Night Swim, the opulent new glaze that’s arrived just in time for winter.
Get the Upper Hand on Time in This Rare Clocktower Penthouse, Listed For $6M
Perched high above San Francisco, the one-of-a-kind residence offers the unique chance to live within a historic four-story...
A Small Guatemalan Hut Gains a Thoughtful Glazed Expansion
Wrapped in floor-to-ceiling glazing, this light-filled retreat embraces the Guatemalan forest from all angles.
Harry Gesner’s Ravenseye House Swoops Onto the Market in Malibu for $9.5M
The futuristic pad was designed by the larger-than-life architect in 1997, and it even comes with a vintage Airstream trailer.
Own William Krisel's Palm Springs Pod House For $2.5M
Pioneering architect William Krisel's Tipper-Grundt Residence is a futuristic formation of five connected pods.
18 Awe-Inspiring Homes With Barrel-Vaulted Ceilings
While barrel vaulting adds height and drama to any space, the lasting brilliance of the form lies in its simple structure and...
Be the Star of Your Next Zoom Meeting With These Showstopping Backgrounds
Just like that, your kids’ LEGOs are out of the picture.

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