A Sustainable "Case Study" House in California
A Southern California architect approaches his family home as an experiment in sustainable design.
A Look at 10 Iconic Case Study Houses in California
Architectural photographer Julius Shulman's iconic image of Pierre Koenig's 1960 modernist masterpiece, the Stahl House—also...
Snatch Up Case Study House #10 in Pasadena For $3M
Pasadena’s only Case Study House, carefully restored in 2012, follows the slope of its site and emphasizes indoor/outdoor living.
This Pierre Koenig-Designed Case Study House Lists For $3.6M
Known as the Bailey House, Pierre Koenig’s Case Study House No. 21 boasts two bedrooms, two baths, and a whole lot of charming...
Casa Study House #1
Traditions collide in Los Angeles when architect Jeremy Levine hotwires SoCal Spanish with international haute-moderne.
The Only Surviving Craig Ellwood Case Study House Asks $2.9M
Recently listed for $2,995,000, Case Study House #16 was the first of three houses Ellwood designed for the program—and it’s the...
Spend the Night in an Iconic Case Study House North of San Francisco
Here at Dwell, we can’t get enough of the Case Study House Program that helped shape modern architecture as we know it today—and...
An Alluring Berkeley Hills Home by a Case Study Architect Asks $2.9M
Rebuilt by architect Beverly David Thorne after a 1991 fire, this newly renovated post-and-beam residence takes advantage of its...
A Case Study Case Study
Meltdown, shmeltdown: If you've got a spare $14 million, you can have a genuine Case Study house, a Pacific Ocean view—and a...
A Case Study–Style Home in San Luis Obispo Lists for $870K
True to the case study prototype, the minimalist interior makes the most of the home’s boxy frame.
An Exceptional Midcentury by Case Study Architect Pierre Koenig Hits the Market
A meticulously maintained, architectural time capsule in L.A. is available for the first time since 1960.
Case Study House #18 in L.A. Hits the Market at $10M and Includes Plans From Tom Kundig
For $10,000,000, the new owner will receive the historic midcentury home, along with architectural plans for a separate structure...
An Impeccably Renovated Midcentury by Case Study Architect Craig Ellwood Asks $3.75M
This arresting Los Angeles–area residence echoes the style of the designer’s Case Study House #16B.
Budget Breakdown: This $851K Riverside Home Is a Case Study in Smart, Sustainable Living
Combining creative nous with careful planning, architect Mark Lawton builds a net-zero home inspired by the typology of a...
Case Study Architect Whitney R. Smith’s SoCal Residence Lists for $2.35M
The landmarked home and studio in Pasadena was Smith’s principal residence throughout most of his career.
Case Study Designer Craig Ellwood’s Landmarked Courtyard Apartments List for $2.85M
The building was originally designed in the ’50s as four interlocking flats for celebrity TV host Roy Maypole.
A Stunningly Restored Midcentury by Case Study Architect Craig Ellwood Asks $800K in San Diego
The Bobertz Residence, designed in 1953, emerges from years of modification and wear to become a luminous example of midcentury...
This Australian Home Is a Study in Simplicity and Style
Careful detailing and attention to scale ensure that this dwelling in Ballarat, Victoria, is elegant and fuss-free.
Designed to Disappear: The Case For the Minimal Kitchen
Brought together by a shared heritage in Bauhaus principles, architect Dan Brunn and Bosch carry the torch for simple, clean, and...
A New Study Shows the Power of Natural Light
How does daylight affect happiness and well-being? Marvin decided to find out.
35 Modern Homes That Make the Case for Concrete
Durable, versatile, and energy-efficient to boot, concrete is a smart building material with endless design potential.
The House of a Lifetime
At age 34, Philip M. Isaacson commissioned architect F. Frederick Bruck to design a home for him and his wife. That was 1959.
House In Morillos
A modern house built in the middle of a breathtaking natural landscape.
Opened House
A few years after moving into their stocky, cavelike 1970s bi-level 20 miles southeast of Milwaukee, JJ and Eric Edstrom decided...
Scrap House
"Repurpose, refurbish, recycle" was the guiding principle for a metals broker in Ontario who harnessed his passion for–and...
House of Tomorrow
In fits and bursts, the evolution of the smart home continues.
15 Black Cabins That Make the Case for Dark Exteriors
These cozy cabins feature muted black exteriors that complement their natural settings.
A Year of Careful Study Leads to a Thoughtful Renovation of a 1949 Eichler
Whenever Jay and Melissa of Serrao Design/Architecture are tasked with transforming an older home, they try to heighten its...
Gorski Kotar House
A beautiful cabin inspired by a walnut tree.
A Dream House for the Ages
This Los Angeles family builds smart and plans ahead.
iT House, Joshua Tree
The iT House brings together raw industrial aesthetics with the tactics of green design to forge a new home in the sunbaked wilds...
Designed In-House
Mill Valley, California, might not be a hotbed of modernism, but it was here, ten years ago, that Dwell came into the world...
Richard Neutra’s Bailey House Hits the Market—Along With a Lavish Mansion—for $20M
Also known as Case Study House #20, the Bailey House was restored by Marmol Radziner.
In Toronto, a Quirky “House Within a House” Lists for $2.6M
The brick-clad, three-bedroom home holds an 1860s cottage within its contemporary shell.
House in Iwakura by Airhouse
House in Iwakura is a minimal home located in Aichi, Japan, designed by Airhouse.
These 21 Funky Bathrooms Make the Case for Ditching Subway Tiles
From eye-popping hues to bold patterns, here are styles to suit anyone bored with white-on-white.

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