Industrial Revolution
Maria Cook and Lance Compa were only looking to kill a sleepy Sunday afternoon when they drove 20 minutes south of their home in...
Inside Our Striking MyDomaine Office in Los Angeles
In order to create thought-provoking content and cutting-edge ideas, you first need inspirational surroundings to stimulate the...
A Venice Penthouse Showcases Matchless Views and a Legendary Designer’s Evolution
For his top-floor apartment, Aldo Cibic draws inspiration from the city’s history as a colorful east-west crossroads.
Dive Into a Visually Stunning Book That Celebrates Modernist Architecture and its Evolution
Covering a wide range of iconic homes from Le Corbusier's Villa Savoye to Shigeru Ban’s Curtain Wall House, Phaidon's recently...
Smooth Sailing: The Cruise Ship’s Evolution From the 1800s to Today
From the no-frills vessel to the modernist liner, and the ’90s megaship to today’s boutique offerings, the cruise ship has come a...
Friday Finds 4.17.09
For this installment of the Week in Review, the Dwell team found inspiration in the far reaches of the Web—from attachable...
To See or Not to See? The Evolution of Whether and How to Hide Television Screens Comes Full Circle
What should you do when your flat screen feels like a big black hole swallowing your decor? TV makers are offering all kinds of...
Industrial Evolution
A Norman Foster master plan has transformed a decaying German industrial port into a vibrant neighborhood.
Will the Furniture Revolution Be Livestreamed?
Alejandro Sticotti wants to make bookshelves and coatracks inexpensively—and for people to watch his team do it.
Matter: Logo Evolution
In our May issue I wrote about the undersung Swiss mid-century modernist Herbert Matter, a graphic designer and photographer who...
Revolution in an Unlikely Land
Old money and ultraconservative attitudes aren’t really compatible with forward thinking and radical ideas, but during the late...
George Michael’s Frank Lloyd Wright–Inspired Former Estate Hits the Market For $6M
Perched above the American Riviera, this unique Wright-inspired home with stunning views is an exercise in organic architecture.
At $265K, Michael Graves’s First Commission Is a Bargain
The four-bedroom, two-and-a-half-bath residence features bright, white interiors and an original mural by Graves himself.
Michael Douglas Lists His Palatial Mallorca Estate For $32.7M
Sitting on 190 acres, the sprawling seaside villa comes with seven buildings, a wine cellar, a multimedia lounge, and a luxe spa.
How Technology Informs the Craft Revolution
An exhibition at Design Museum Holon showcases products that marry handicraft and high-tech.
House of Tomorrow
In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.
Michael Jordan Lists His Palatial Park City Home for $7.5M
Here’s your chance to “Be Like Mike”—or at least take a peek inside his Utah pad.
A Minimalist Home in Seattle Embodies a Simpler Way of Life
Sited among lush trees on an 11,303-square-foot lot, this tranquil dwelling is deeply connected to nature.
You Don’t Need to Be an Architect to Take Michael Sorkin’s Advice
A new posthumous book compiles the renowned architecture critic’s lifelong learnings—like how to cut an elegant section, or the...
Design Democratizer Bobby Berk’s Eureka Moment With a Humble Toaster
For interior designer Bobby Berk, a chance encounter with a toaster in a big-box store changed everything.
Michael and Eva Chow’s Former Mansion in Los Angeles Asks $70M
Located just down the street from the Playboy Mansion, this extravagant estate features gallery-like living spaces and a...
Digital Revolution: The Immersive Future of Art and Technology
The Barbican’s massive, genre-bending art and media showcase peers over the digital edge.
Welcome to Your Forever Home: Smart Tech For Aging in Place
The smart tech revolution holds particular promise for aging in place.
A Lean Cabin in Washington Dismantles the Indoor/Outdoor Divide
In Washington’s Methow Valley, a modern cabin with an outdoor living room allows views of the surrounding woodland and meadow to...
The Evolution of an Urban Wasteland: Socrates Sculpture Park at 30
Hosting artistic explorations for the past three decades, New York City's Socrates Sculpture Park has simultaneously become a...
Architect Michael Haverland’s Celebrated Glass House Hits the Market in East Hampton at $5M
Bordering a six-acre nature preserve, the timeless home has a saltwater lap pool, a travertine patio, and a detached...
A Seattle Musician Improvises During the Pandemic by Building Out His Own Backyard Cottage
Starting with a design from prefab builder NODE, musician Michael Lerner relies on YouTube tutorials and perseverance to complete...
A Vivid, Hand-Shaped Home Holds an Extended Family in Upstate New York
A couple, their kids, and two sets of grandparents share a boldly imagined house in upstate New York.
A Working Farm in North Carolina Is Capped by a Cozy Modern Farmhouse
This cypress-clad dwelling nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Appalachia was a family affair.
Budget Breakdown: A Creative Couple in Minneapolis Build a Multipurpose Backyard Studio For $18K
The 195-square-foot, shingled studio includes a library, reading nook, and workstation—and it’s DIY inside and out.
A Rustic-Modern Cabin Inspired by Japanese Bungalows and Shou Sugi Ban
This mountain retreat’s design is Appalachian by way of Japan.
The Evolution of Japan’s Modern Houses Tells the Story of Its Postwar Comeback
A fascinating new book chronicles unorthodox Japanese residential architecture over the past almost 80 years.
Before & After: A Nashville Midcentury Now Gleams With Natural Light
Renovated for the first time since it was built in 1955, a Nashville home is updated to meet modern demands while staying true to...
This Eclectic Beach Bungalow on Fire Island Was Saved After Sandy
Two of the worst hurricanes in New York history bookend the saga of a Saltaire cottage.
An Industrial-Style Home Rises Next to a Derelict Apple-Processing Warehouse
Seattle-based firm Best Practice Architecture designs a two-story, shed-roofed residence in Washington that nods to the site’s...
The Largest Tiny Home Resort in the Midwest Is Now Open
Pack your bags—Tiny house builder ESCAPE opens the largest tiny home resort in the Midwest, and is inviting everyone to join the...

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